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Do you need to maintain 500000 baht in the bank after obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?
Sep 14, 2024
2 years ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTEROnce you’ve got your DTV, do you have to continue to keep 500000 baht in the bank/income? Or are finances checked for visa application only?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Once you have received your DTV visa, it appears that you do not need to maintain the 500,000 baht in your bank account. The funds are primarily checked during the visa application process. Future financial checks may occur when applying for an extension at the local immigration office after six months; otherwise, there is generally no ongoing requirement to keep the funds.
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Spend it on your trip as per the requirements.
Aung ************
No need to keep after you got visa.
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@Andi **********
They'll ask for 20K cash when coming in on a DTV if they want. They won't be asking for 500K as they need to see cash and it's *****
in cash they can ask to see on arrival. Only Ranong is likely to ask, other borders - very unlikely.Andi ***********
@Aung ***********
not totally true, read Tim Gascoigne's postDavid ***********
@Andi **********
Link please? Couldn't find his post when browsing.Andi ***********
@David **********
What link?David ***********
@Andi **********
The post from Tim Gascoigne that you were referencing. I couldn't find it.Andi ***********
@David **********
Tim Gascoine -"No one knows the answer to this since it's only been a few months. I think the only time you would have to prove something or show evidence is if you do your extension after 6 months at your local immigration office. There is always a chance that an immigration officer at the border could check, it's within his right, but very unlikely." similar stated in the famous youtube interview with an immigration official.David ***********
@Andi **********
Oh it's his comment in this thread? 😂 I was scouring all the other posts in this group. I'm an idiot. Thanks.Reply to
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Aung ************
@Andi **********
for me I didn’t keep it 😁Andi ***********
@Aung ***********
For now it is ok but if you extend via immigration you very likely have to show. You can be asked at anytime upon arrival at an airport. Rules are going to be announced within next few months regarding extensions.Paul *******
@Andi **********
I don't see immigration officers asking for proof of 500,000 Baht at the border. I think they can demand you show them 20,000 in cash though.Andi ***********
@Paul ******
i don't think it is going to be widespread asking but they can ask. I have never been asked for the 20K in all my years of travel but I make sure I'm covered, I think it will be like that.Aung ************
@Andi **********
thx for sharingReply to
Aung ************
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Tim ***********
No one knows the answer to this since it's only been a few months. I think the only time you would have to prove something or show evidence is if you do your extension after 6 months at your local immigration office. There is always a chance that an immigration officer at the border could check, it's within his right, but very unlinkely.
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