Is ongoing proof of funds required for the DTV visa in Thailand?

Nov 27, 2024
a month ago
Glen ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Arrived in Thailand - August 24 on DTV visa. Based in Chaiyaphum, visited immigration yesterday for 90 day check in, they confirmed I needed to do this.

In regards to my next visit, they are saying I can get an extension for another 6 months or if I leave the country and come back in I will need to report and show evidence of funds in the bank. I did not think this was an ongoing requirement?

I think I am the first and only person in the area on the DTV visa as they had to do some research before confirming.

Is ongoing proof of funds a requirement for DTV that others have experienced?

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TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster (OP) is seeking clarification on whether ongoing proof of funds is required for the DTV visa after an initial entry. They report visiting immigration for a 90-day check-in and were told they need to show evidence of funds if they leave Thailand and return. Commenters suggest that showing bank funds may not be necessary for extensions or re-entries, noting that different immigration offices might have varying requirements. The general consensus is that ongoing proof of funds is not a typical requirement for DTV holders.
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Dave *******
That 11k is supposed to show that whatever happens you in no way whatsoever need to rely on any income for the 6 month period
Dave *******
Makes sense that you can't live off the ÂŁ11k for 5 years
Patrick *******************
For a 90 day check in with a DTV what do I need ?
Glen ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Patrick ******************
I just took my passport and a copy of the visa into the office.
Patrick *******************
@Glen **********
thank you for the info.
Did *****
It would perfectly make sense to have to show funds again for an extension. The opposite would be surprising as it would make the requirement when applying kinda moot.

As far as showing proof of funds for a report after a new entry (If I understand correctly the wording of OP) that's sketchy and maybe something has been misunderstood by someone or lost in translation.
Glen ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Did ****
that’s my understanding, when I report after a new entry they are suggesting I need to show proof of funds again at the local immigration office. I have until February to either extend or do a border bounce. Will wait and see what others experience.
ElĂ­as ********
Showing bank funds it's not required. Source: hundreds of DTVers come in and out every day, and they always get 180 days, no questions asked.

Not saying they couldn't change something in the future, tho.
Stephen ********
@ElĂ­as *******
they aren't extending though. We're wondering what the added 180 days will be?
ElĂ­as ********
@Stephen *******
I mean, for extending in country, nobody knows yet, as the first extensions haven't take place, I think. But it you go out it the country and return, then everybody has been getting 180 days more, upon each entry.
Stephen ********
@ElĂ­as *******
yup, presume so. I'll find out soon enough, I'm about to pop back to London for a couple of weeks work.
Humberto **********
If I understand I can stay for 90 days, leave the country and back again for more 90 days?
ElĂ­as ********
@Humberto *********
you get 180 days upon each entry
Humberto **********
@ElĂ­as *******
thank you very much for your information.
Rob **********
It will be up to each immigration office to determine the requirements they see fit to ask for.
Brandon ************
No one knows what the requirements for a 6 month extension will be yet because no one has done one. But each immigration office can require whatever they want.

As far as leaving and returning, the immigration office has nothing to do with that. You'll have a new 180 day stamp that your immigration office can't do anything about. They're just making stuff up.

If you're actually worried about it, then just don't do 90 day reports. If you never try to do an extension and just do border bounces every 180 days instead, there won't be anyone to ever notice you didn't do a 90 day report. And worst case the fine for failing to do it is 2000 baht.
Stephen ********
@Brandon ***********
yup, that's my understanding of it aswell.

I'm wondering if next month their might be an announcement for the exact criteria for extending.
Henrik *****
In Thailand you often had to see, how things like extensions actualy are managed, before it is possibel to know what will be the standard way.

Don’t expect any announcements beforehand.
Brandon ************
@Stephen *******
there won't be any announcement because each immigration office sets their own requirements.
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