How much money should I show for a 30-day visa exemption in Thailand?

Sep 3, 2019
5 years ago
John ********
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How much money do i have to show for a 30 day visa for thailand
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When entering Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption, it's generally recommended to have around 20,000 Thai Baht available. While many travelers pass through immigration without being asked for proof of funds, there's a possibility of being questioned, especially for repeat visitors with a history of longer stays. Additionally, travelers should bring proof of accommodation and onward travel, as these may also be requested by immigration officers.
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Hereward ********
There is no law in Thailand which dictates that travellers must have
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baht in cash in their wallets. It is pure whimsy at the discretion of border officials. If you're happy with letting your life be dictated by the whimsy of people in uniforms then by all means do as others suggest in this group. If not, then perhaps visit a different country for your holiday. Some feel that life's too short to waste on appeasing power tripping pettiness.
Dimitri ********
That's really helpful for someone who wrote that he is going to visit his daughter in Thailand.
Nathan ***************
20,000+

We all hear of many people not being checked and stories of people who do get checked

The application for 90 day non o is the same amount as tourist visa or 30 day exemption

Was told arrive with £400 cash but have never been checked on any entries but that’s not to say it won’t happen in the future

Recently applications have not been processed until 3 month bank statements have been provided also with application

Must show £1500 per month

But the U.K. embassy said it was fine if I could show money going in and a total of £1500 in the bank at time of application

(So double check with your embassy what they require as financial proof I believe Australia applicants are different to U.K. applicants)
Naomy ******************************
As my experience, it depends on immigration officers. Some officers ask you some not. Mostly they didnt ask. You might show 25.000 baht.
Bob **********
Also if you think you may extend you exempt stamp you'll need to do a TM30
Michael ********
@Bob *********
was also not there question stick with nasa
Rob **********
Bob D'Andrea ...... You do not need to show a TM30 for an extension on visa exempt or tourist visa in Bangkok or many other immigration offices.
Bob **********
@Michael *******
it's not rocket science
Michael ********
@Bob *********
dont confuse things
John ********
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I am staying in a house in thailand paying no rent as it in prachin buri and i paid for the house and land for my daughter to live in
John ********
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Tom *****************
@Rob *********
yup..happened to me at Padang Besar land border. I went to Dannok and was let in.
John ********
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Live on highway 2024
John ********
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5 moo 7 honhom road kok markco
John ********
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Not far from the prachin buri and prachin tackham road. I could meet on that road
Rob **********
@John *******
..... John, where in Prachinburi are you? I know the vans that go to Cambodia.
John ********
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What is the email addresd for the bus to go to cambodia
Michael ********
@John *******
no worries then
John ********
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This will be my 1st border run in 1 year as i have been out of thailand for over 1 year
Rob **********
@John *******
.....There is no 30 day visa. You mean a visa exempt. 99% of people waltz through immigration without any need to show money, proof of address and onward ticket BUT if you have an extensive history of living in Thailand on back to back visa exemptions and tourist visas you may we'll be asked to show you have 20k or the equivalent in another currency. Having said that it seems it makes little difference these days. If you have the cash, proof of address and onward travel the IO officer can still refuse you entry because he can! Many instances of that happening now.
Michael ********
And change your status which shows you as living in thailand they do check facebook
James **************
And also proof of hotel booking, and a return flight or flight out of thailand.
James **************
You mean a visa exempt? You might get asked when arriving to show
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baht by an immigration officer when arriving.
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