What are the requirements for obtaining a visa on arrival when traveling from Malaysia to Thailand by van?

Visa on Arrival Thailand Visa Requirements Travel from Malaysia to Thailand Cash Required at Border Proof of Funds for Visa Exemption Southern Land Borders Accommodation Requirements for Entry

Mar 8, 2018

7 years ago

Chris **************

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We go from Malaysia by van to Thailand. Is it correct that we need just our passport and our first stay in Thailand to get visa at arrival?

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Travelers from Malaysia to Thailand by van need to present their passports and may require a visa on arrival, but they must also carry cash proof of funds (20,000 baht per person) to meet visa exemption requirements. It’s advisable to have pre-booked accommodation details on hand as well.

Ron *******

Yes. Sorry, you have to carry cash at the border and you must use a bank statement at Embassys and consulates.

7 years ago

Ron *******

You carry the cash but don't show it until or if they ask to see it.

7 years ago

Halie *********************

Thank you! So good to know. I hate carrying cash. So we actually show them the money? That is something else.

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Halie *********************

We must carry the actual cash? Proof of funds in account is not sufficient? Tod Daniels Ron Angel

7 years ago

Julia ************

It’s 10.000b proof of funds for visa exemption. As a lot of people put bribes in their passports at Sadao border you can be almost sure they will ask you for the cash if you don’t.

7 years ago

Tod *********

@Chri*****

, 20K per person or 40K per family.

7 years ago

Chris **************

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@Tod ********

20k each person or together? (My wife, baby, myself)

7 years ago

Tod *********

while the actual rule states 10K for visa exempt or visa-on-arrival, many officers (at airports and land borders) are asking for 20K baht

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Chris **************

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Okay, so it’s just two requirements. That’s good to know.

7 years ago

Ron *******

If your coming in visa exempt at one of the Southern land borders, be sure to carry cash to the tune of 20,000 baht per person. Any exchanable currency or travellers cheques are acceptable. They may also ask to see some type of pre booked accomodation. They are not particularly user friendly at those crossings.

7 years ago

Julia ************

They did not accept my ringgit at Sadao and made me exchange them. That was a few years ago though.

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