What is the required show money for entry into Thailand on a visa exempt passport and are there any arrival forms to fill out?

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Dec 1, 2024

a month ago

Ir ********

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Hi, 

I have questions to ask. I will be travelling to thailand on Dec 26 for 1 week. I'm holding a visa exempt passport. How much show money am i required to have? And do i need to fill up any forms during arrival at thai airport?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Travelers holding a visa-exempt passport visiting Thailand should be prepared to show 20,000 baht or an equivalent amount in another currency, although this is rarely required by immigration officials. Upon arrival, no forms need to be filled out currently except for the TM6 form, which is provided on the plane and requires personal travel information. Ensure that you have your passport and boarding card ready when approaching immigration.

Patricia ********

Been going to Thailand for the past 40 years, they never asked for cash of any currency upon arrival at immigration.

The TM6 form is the arrival/departure card, (given to you on the plane) which foreigners are required to fill out with their passport information and other personal and travel information when entering or leaving Thailand.

a month ago

David ********

Passport,customs declaration you get on the plane which you complete and hand over with your passport at immigration you get stamped for 60 days. Never been asked about money in 20 years. Enjoy the land of smiles 😁

a month ago

Steven *******

@David *******

I’ve never had to fill out a customs declaration.

a month ago

David ********

@Steven ******

sorry it's TM 30 the blue slip you get inboard. It's a customs Dec when you return to your country

a month ago

Steven *******

@David *******

The TM30 is the form your hotel or landlord submits to Immigration showing where you are staying.

a month ago

David ********

@Steven ******

what's the white slip with blue they give you onboard. That's what you present with your passport. They give you the stub to keep in your passport. This is taken back when you leave. You're being pedantic.

a month ago

Steven *******

@David *******

Nothing pedantic about it. You are giving incorrect information. The only thing I give to Immigration with my passport is the boarding pass from the flight that got me to Thailand. It’s not always, or ever, white and blue and it’s not a TM30.

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Robert *********

Officially you need

*****

in cash

Rarely asked for .

I always have more than as i believe you should have one week living money in cash at all times (at least)

a month ago

Jan ******************

You just hand over your passport and boarding card for a 60 days visa exemption and free stamp. Formally the requirements still are cash equal to 20K baht in cash only if you’re asked in the immigration.

a month ago

Brandon ************

Legally you must be able to show 20,000 baht or equivalent in another major currency in cash only. Normally not asked for unless they're looking for a reason to deny entry to you.

No forms to fill out currently. Make sure you keep your boarding pass for the flight that will arrive in Thailand and give that with your passport to the immigration officer. For some reason they always want that.

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