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Has anyone been asked to show proof of 500,000 THB at Thai airport immigration?
Anyone been asked to show the 500K THB in their account at airport immigration?
Answer summary
The conversation discusses whether travelers entering Thailand have been asked to show proof of 500,000 THB in their bank accounts at immigration checkpoints. Several comments indicate that many individuals, including multiple entries by remote workers on DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) and students, have not been asked for such proof. Some commenters express confusion and frustration with inconsistent practices by Thai immigration, while others mention possible misinformation circulated by certain groups about the requirements. Overall, experiences vary widely.
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Anonymous ******************
I entered yesterday for the 9th time since June 2025. no questions ask, no proof of funds required. Remote worker DTV with EU passport.
Anonymous ******************
Yeah they’re wanna fast track. If u sign in the paper. All time doing this. Thai immigration not clear 😂
Za *******
Yes
Florin ********
when?
Za *******
@Florin *******
last week
Shay **********
I was not I was just there from 9-17 never asked anything
Michael ****************
They are pretty clear in their rules they don’t ask for qualifying information after you been approved. If you’re taking classes they may ask for proof you still take the classes. No one has proven that they got denied from not showing 500k baht. Since the DTV has started this group in particular has a group of old men who are not citizens of Thailand trying to convince people Thailand is not accepting the DTV. The Thai ppl are heavily complaining about this group as well to no avail.
Luit *****************
@Michael ***************
Nobody here is interested why you are in Thailand.It is clear why you are in this group.
Post misinformation and insults.
Mina *****
@Luit ****************
Visa application requirements are:- Passport Biodata Page or Travel Document (Must be valid within 6 months from travel date)
- Photograph of the applicant, taken within the past six months
- Proof of permanent residence in the country where the DTV application is submitted.
- A certificate of criminal record clearance.
- A copy of a last 3 months of saving or checking bank statements with an ending balance of no less than 500,000 THB that shows the applicant's name and date. In case of submitting a family bank statement, proof of relationship (i.e. birth certificate, marriage certificate) must be provide
- Letter of acceptance from institute or company organizing activities, letter of appointment from hospital/medical center.
- FBI Criminal certificate issued within 3 months
Are you suggesting that one should always carry a pack of these documents just in case? Perhaps we also need to acquire a new certificate of criminal record clearance every time?
Glad to know that everyone who disagrees with you is still a poster of misinformation... but luckily you are the only one spreading golden truth and logic :D
Luit *****************
@Michael ***************
Show just one place where "They" are clear "they don't ask for qualifying information"Where did somebody say "Thailand is not accepting DTV"?
Show complaints of Thai people about the group of people that is saying "Thailand is not accepting DTV"
I do not see that group, nor do I see the Thai complaining about that.
What is your point? Just prove your statements.
Mina *****
"That is also what I say." No it is not. Where is it said in "visa requirements and Immigration law" that one must have 500K in their bank account at a re-entry?
The claim that this is implied from the initial visa requirements, is your opinion and not an actual requirement. And immigration law most definitely does not say anything about having to keep the 500K for 5 years
The claim that this is implied from the initial visa requirements, is your opinion and not an actual requirement. And immigration law most definitely does not say anything about having to keep the 500K for 5 years
Mina *****
@Luit ****************
The proof is that these are quite literally VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS. I.e. requirements that need to be met to APPLY for the visa.Luit *****************
@Mina ****
Where is your proof that the visa requirements are only initial?Why do you think it could be asked again when you do in country extension when your claim was correct.
Nowhere in law is mentioned requirements are only initial, that might be your invention, but is nowhere on law or official published rules.
I not claim anything at all, I just draw the conclusion that what some report about IO checking is conform rules and law.
Mina *****
@Luit ****************
For a middle-aged man you have unbelievably little knowledge about how laws work. Laws do not include things that people DO NOT NEED to do. Laws include the things people MUST do and the things people MUST NOT doLuit *****************
@Mina ****
How are your statements relevant here? Visa requirements and Immigration law says as you say what people need to do.
That is also what I say.
Stelio **********
@Michael ***************
Agree! Also, there are no verifiable reports of anyone denied entry for not currently being enrolled upon a qualifying cultural course or not currently employed/in contract for remote online working.Luit *****************
Stelio Candelli Christopher, you keep saying that BS without any proof at all, need another ban?
Michael ****************
Stelio Candelli I embarrassed him pretty bad. His sex worker wife gave away his intentions. He deleted all his comments. Or at least blocked me. Whatever the case it’s a win 😁
Luit *****************
Adam Adamant Christopher please stop trolling.
That you don't accept the reports of people here is your problem.
Those reports are far more reliable than the BS you keep posting.
That you don't accept the reports of people here is your problem.
Those reports are far more reliable than the BS you keep posting.
Adam *********
@Luit ****************
If you claim DTV holders are being denied entry due to lack of 500,000 THB, not currently being enrolled upon qualifying cultural courses or being unemployed from their remote online work the onus is upon you to point the group towards verfiable reports. In the absence of such reports we can only conclude that it isn't happening.Luit *****************
Stelio Candelli Christopher when you say stories are troll stories you should prove they are troll stories.
Your stories cannot be verified either so why should your stories be considered as real and stories from other people as troll stories.
You say a proof could be a no entry stamp, just show us your stamp in your passport and describe your situation whn you got that stamp.
You seem to know how a denial exactly works, so show us!
Your stories cannot be verified either so why should your stories be considered as real and stories from other people as troll stories.
You say a proof could be a no entry stamp, just show us your stamp in your passport and describe your situation whn you got that stamp.
You seem to know how a denial exactly works, so show us!
Stelio **********
@Luit ****************
As you know, it's impossible to prove something that isn't happening. You need to ask yourself why we don't see any reports (other than troll stories)?
Nigel *******
I feel the DTV based on taking a course sucks because you are stuck in one place taking a course the whole time. The workCation seems better because you don't have to live near the school the whole time, you are free to move anywhere
Tyesha ********
My 7th entry this year was last night. I always enter in Bangkok & never asked to show it to date.
Dust ******
Yes, they are requiring to bring in cash from today! Only 20 THB bills are acceptable.
Roberto ************
Yes, absolutely true! You bring them in as cash—100-baht banknotes! And then you hide them in a false bottom in your suitcase and inside your socks! 🤣😂
Randy *********
Lier
David *******
I am on a retirement visa never been ask about money ever in the 9 years
Za *******
Yes there were a few reports, one even this week when a DTV holder was denied entry because he failed to show 500k in his bank account and an ongoing Soft Power course
Ivan *********
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baht per personKnowledgeabl************
Anyone know how it is when you arrive in koh samui?
Daniel *******
Not from a "reliable" source, though wouldn't be surprised if they started. After all it is a requirement of they DTV visa.
Rachel ********
Throughout your DTV just leave the 500,000 in your acct It’s a requirement of the DTV so ensure your documents are on point in the event they do ask. Better to be prepared than to assume it’s all over because you’ve been approved and there are no stipulations thereafter. Every entry it’s within their right to ask about your documents, whether they do or don’t depends on the officer and perhaps how busy they are on the day of your re-entry. Many DTV holders have been denied entry so all holders should always be prepared in my opinion.
Heath ********
Ive came back through about 7 times and ive never been asked anything. Im also on a remote dtv
Michael ********
15 times and the answers NO
But you hear some Guy saying he did
I think it's BS 💩💩💩💩
But you hear some Guy saying he did
I think it's BS 💩💩💩💩
Rob *********
@Michael *******
I think it happens once in a blue moon. When I first got the DTV I was interviewed by an Immigration Officer before coming in even though I had my approval letter.Za *******
@Michael *******
you think it’s BS only when you don’t have the 500k
Robert ***********
@Za ******
It's not an ongoing requirement. They can ask anything they want at immigration but the 500k is a application requirement. The 20k is required to enter.Stelio **********
@Robert **********
Exactly. Application requirements are never requested at entry points simply because they no longer apply.Michael ********
@Luit ****************
thank you ......😀Robert ***********
@Luit ****************
And I was using it as an example. I dont have stats except for farang circle of friends. Never claimed I had stats or it was official.Robert ***********
@Luit ****************
What about someone on a "agent" retirement visa. How would they prove the money in the account? Especially when its not their money?Robert ***********
@Za ******
So you purchase a re-entry permit. They never ask to prove you are still married when you get the permit or when you re-enter.Luit *****************
@Robert **********
Immigration did not tell me if they ever asked someone to prove their marital status, but you seem to have access to that kind of statistics.I agree it might be quite difficult to prove you are married, so it might be unreasonable to ask.
For 500k of funds that is quite easy so more reasonable to ask.
I guess there will not be much people leave and re-enter on a marriage visa anyway while they are already divorced, because at the next extension they need to prove anyway.
For retirement visa also the complete checks are done at extension, a check in between would only catch somebody that was not extending anyway, so not really worth the effort.
But since you seem to have access to immigration statistics, fee free to tell us if and when someone on retirement visa was checked at entrance.
Za *******
@Robert **********
do you even know how a marriage visa works? The marriage visa is valid only for 1 year and you need to extend it in the country every year. Every time you need the extension you have to keep 400k in a Thai bank account for at least 2 months before you apply for extension or to have a salary of at least 35k/month. They also come to your house every year and you have to prove that you are living with your thai wife/husband and you also need 2 neighbors to confirm it that they saw you around living there. With a marriage visa you cannot even leave the country unless you purchase a re-entry permitRobert ***********
@Luit ****************
I won't have the problem because its not an issue for me. I am also not scamming a visa saying I am going to classes that I never intended to go to just to get a 5 year visa.Robert ***********
@Luit ****************
But they are not asked to prove it upon entry. I know the terms for a marriage visa. My statement was they dont get asked to prove they are still married. And how would you do that anyways? You say you had to prove you still had 500k because that was a filing requirement. Well so is proving you are still married. The case on here 2 days ago of the guy being refused entry stated he did not have the 500k, could not prove his Muai Thai enrollment and appeared to be from Russia. The 500k question was just an add-on to his existing non-compliance. He wasnt going to classes so they denied him entry. Also the same coukd be said about retirement visa entrants. When was the last time anyone on a retirement visa was asked to show they didnt have less than the required amount in the bank upon re-entry?
Luit *****************
@Robert **********
How do you know people on a marriage visa will not be asked?At least each year when they get a new extension they have to proof this.
Andthey are legally required to notify Thai Immigration of the change in their status.
Technically, their permission to stay ends with the marriage, though immigration officers typically grant a 7-day short extension (or stamp) to pack and leave the country.
Luit *****************
@Robert **********
the 500k is a visa requirement, nowhere in Thai law there is mentioned an application requirement or ongoing requirement.That are just private inventions to bend the law in a way some people prefer to see it.
I wish you good luck explaining that story when an IO asks for it.
Robert ***********
@Za ******
People on marriage visas have never been asked to prove they are married when entering the country even though they did when they filed so....Za *******
@Robert **********
and why do you think they require 500k when you apply if you need any money when entering the country? Does that make sense to you? Did you ever asked yourself this question?🤔
Elías ********
@Michael *******
well, they need these scaremongering posts to promote their services 😉.
BigM*****
@Elías *******
Just heard about one the other day and was declined entry. DTV and I believe they were not currently enrolled in classes. Officer told them to get the 500K and enroll and they would reconsider.
Onjas *******
@Elías *******
using an agency won't change that requirement
James ********
@Onjas ******
they are real and available.Onjas *******
@Elías *******
no I didn't, but sounds like scam to meElías ********
@Onjas ******
you didn't see the "guaranteed/safe" entry ads? did you?
David ***********
Not yet
Neil ***********
No never but it can happen
Michael *******
20K THB for tourists
Za *******
@Michael ******
and 500k for DTV holders
CopperGol*********
no, but so many out get questioned out there 😅
Peter *******
Just yesterday or day before a guy posted he turned back because his muai thai class expired and cant show the 500K
Elías ********
@Peter ******
that's a double missStelio **********
@Peter ******
The Spanish guy who is really a Mexican Opera singer?Peter *******
Stelio Candelli no idea who was just remember the post
Luit *****************
Stelio Candelli How you know it is a troll post, do you have any proof?
Stelio **********
@Peter ******
I would forget it because it was a troll post.
Phil ******
@ANONYMOUS lots of reports from DTV visa with latest 3 days ago. Denied entry
Jay *****
No
Steve *******
Zero people have been asked to show this.
472 agents selling VIP fast tracks have claimed that they have heard that "someone" has been asked to show it.
472 agents selling VIP fast tracks have claimed that they have heard that "someone" has been asked to show it.
Raquel ********
@Steve ******
not trueOnjas *******
@Steve ******
there is no fast track for DTV holders anymoreSteve *******
@Onjas ******
there is no fast track for any tourists. But these agents sell it anyway and make it happen through back channels.Either way, you don't need an agent's help to enter the country if you have a valid visa.
Za *******
@Steve ******
yes the DTV is to do for what you applied to (Soft Power or Workcation). I’m starting to thing the best DTV is the dependent oneSteve *******
@Za ******
having a DTV requires you to do what you applied for the visa under. If that was 5 years of remote work or 18 months of cooking school, that's all you need to do.But it is a tourist visa, so the normal tourist rules apply as well.
Za *******
Anonymous participant 173 a safe entry would be to fulfill all the DTV requirements😉
Za *******
@Steve ******
you don’t need an agent if you fulfill your visa requirements. Having a visa does not grant you entry in the country
Anonymous ******************
@Steve ******
any safe entry contacts ?
Roxanne *****
No
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