Answereda year ago
What is the process for verifying the 500,000 baht requirement for returning to Thailand?
Has anyone returning to Thailand had their bank account checked for the 500000 baht requirement? How does this work?
Answer summary
The conversation revolves around the enforcement of the financial requirement of 500,000 baht for returning to Thailand, particularly concerning the DTV visa holders. While some reports suggest that bank account checks may occur, others claim that entry is often without checks if documentation is in order. The general consensus indicates that unless you're applying for a long-term extension or entering as a visa-exempt tourist, the enforcement of the 500,000 baht requirement seems inconsistent, depending on the immigration officer's discretion.
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Gary ******
I’ve re-entered thailand twice since getting my DTV last December and they just scan my visa, passport, and stamp me in
No idea where all these anonymous people are getting bloodhounded.
I entered in both Bangkok and Chiang Mai with zero problems
No idea where all these anonymous people are getting bloodhounded.
I entered in both Bangkok and Chiang Mai with zero problems
Brett ******
No that 500K is now #Bitcoin
Ian **********
There is no requirement to maintain 500k in the bank once the visa is issued, unless you wish to do a 6 month extension. The 20k baht cash (40k per family) requirement is for tourists that do not have a visa (visa-exempt entries) Tourists that have a visa have already satisfied the financial requirement during their application process. These include SETV, METV and DTV. Visa on Arrival are required to show 10k baht cash (20k per family).
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@Ian *********
Nope. The 20k is for everyone including all visa holders.
Cesar *******
Getting tired of these Anonymous scarecrows.
Jason **********
It only seems to happen to anonymous people so you definitely should be concerned.
Stormtr*******
Entered BKK yesterday! No questions asked👌🏽Stamped for 6 months…
CopperLy********
I got my DTV on 8th Dec, i flew back to Thailand yesterday to Suvarnabhumi Airport, just handed the officer my passport and printed DTV visa A4 size. I didn’t bring any cash for show money, but was ready to show my bank account for 500K THB, Officer just scanned the QR on my A4,no questions were asked and stamped 6 month on my passport. Depends on the officer i guess.
Anonymous ******************
They are more rumors about it (500k) and almost a confirmation for the 20k, rule that exists since quite some time but never really checked or only in rare cases.
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Anonymous participant 746 the 20k requirement is for visa-exempt entries. They use it as an excuse to deny entry to people they suspect are not genuine tourist
Anonymous ******************
@Ian *********
Nope it applies to everyone, all types of visas.Anonymous ******************
@Zess *******
Yeah. Who's not? 😏
Zess ********
Anonymous participant 746 this case was because she was living in Thailand
Elías ********
Participante anónimo 746 source of that?
Anonymous ******************
Yes happened to me 2 time.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 391 which airport?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 258 Bangkok..
But isn't bad experience. They ask polite.. I show i travel with cash plus my balance fit what they requested.
Officer give me stamp and I go. 🤗
But isn't bad experience. They ask polite.. I show i travel with cash plus my balance fit what they requested.
Officer give me stamp and I go. 🤗
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 391 nationality?
Jason **********
Anonymous participant 391 bangkoks not an airport... even your trolling is low effort what a failure.
DTV_Be*******
The I/O has the right to ask to see anything and everything related to your visa
Will they do this all the time NO
Can you assume they never will NO
Good luck
Will they do this all the time NO
Can you assume they never will NO
Good luck
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