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Do you need to show 500,000 THB during reentry after a 6-month trip on a DTV visa in Thailand?

Aug 6, 2025
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Brittaney ************
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Hi everyone question for those here on a DTV… I was just told that when you leave out of the country for your 6month trip to exit that when reentry comes about they ask you to show your 500,000tbh again someway before they let you enter back in. Anyone that has already did their 6 month reentry could give some insight that would be awesome. I’m prolly will have it in there but that seems outrageous to ask to see my bank account or bank statement on the spot or is that normal ?
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In response to a question about whether travelers on a Thai DTV visa must show proof of 500,000 THB upon reentry after a six-month trip, various comments reveal mixed experiences. Most users indicate they have never been asked for such documentation during their reentries, suggesting that this could depend on the specific immigration officer encountered. Though some shared that they know individuals who were asked, others recommended being prepared by having proof available. Additionally, it's noted that the requirement might not be strictly enforced, and it's emphasized to maintain digital access to banking information for convenience.
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Sina ***********
Depends on IO but if you dont have atleast 500k in a bank acct can you really afford to live abroad?
David *******
Immigration has the right to request any proof of substantiating visa entry (any visa) but I haven't heard or read anything that suggests DTV holders have been asked. However, always keep in mind that you might just strike a grumpy IO, so I'd just show it on my banking app, I wouldn't consider carrying documents
Mike ******
I would have thought that with a multiple re-entry visa and the annual 'retirement' visa there would be no need for the unnecessary TDAC - the gift that keeps on giving to Vietnam's tourism figures.
Roberto *********
@Mike *****
The TDAC takes two minutes, are you really that silly to believe it's sending people to Vietnam? Excuse me whilst I ROFL
Mike ******
If you're 82 on a slow wi-fi connection in Spain, it takes over an hour with many false starts on a tiny phone screen including my Thai phone number. Eventually I made one up so that's how useless & pointless the DTAC is. The DTAC is not sending tourists to Vietnam but they are discovering how easy everything is there. Whilst Thai tourism is languishing, Vietnam's is soaring. People will go back so Thailand loses out this time on the very lucrative ex-pat market. I am an ex-pat & have lived here fulltime for 20+ years. I have never used an agent & always get the Visa I apply for: Schengen/UK so I am familiar with Thai shortcomings. It is exactly the wrong time to introduce TDAC.
Wannikea *********
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is the group focused on DTV experiences
Adrian ******
Nothing was asked.
Brittaney ************
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Thanks everyone for insight and answers greatly appreciated
Kevin ******
Isn’t it just a one time requirement at the time of application?
Brittaney ************
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@Kevin *****
thought so just heard it happened to a few people and didn’t know what to expect
John *******
I have had my DTV for over a year, entered 10+ times. Never been asked anything.
Erica ********
Never encountered it.
Andrew ********
I know 2 ppl who have been asked its just what IO you get on re-entry
Brittaney ************
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@Andrew *******
really and did they have it and was ok ?
Frank **********
@Brittaney ***********
do not trust anything Andrew says.
Wannikea *********
@Brittaney ***********
his answers are generally suspect and spattered with misconstrued facts
Nongnuch ********
@Brittaney ***********
I suggest you join the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) Facebook group and ask there, they are more specialized on this topic
Graham ******
@Andrew *******
You must know the only two then
Myles *******
Whoever told u is telling u 🐷🐷pies
Andi ***********
Never been asked in 5 reentries.
Brittaney ************
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@Andi **********
ok thank you
Brandon ************
Told by WHO?
Brittaney ************
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@Brandon ***********
another group I’m in on what’s app
Brandon ************
@Brittaney ***********
I've yet to see anyone credibly report such an experience.
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