Answereda year ago

What preparations should I make for my trip to Vietnam with my DTV visa?

Thailand DTV Visa Vietnam Travel Visa Requirements Thai Nature Seminar Travel Preparation Cash Requirements for Travel

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Anonymous *************

asked Dec 10, 2025

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I am a DTV Holder , My DTV, was approved in May 2025, been in and out of thailand so far 3 times with no issues. All through Don Mueng. 

I do the Thai Nature seminar, i’ve attended 3 in person and 2 online , No attendance form to fill in was required. 

I am going to vietnam in February 2026 and don’t want any issues as my visa is valid until May 2030. 

I must now bring 25,000 baht CASH with me , I always print a copy of my visa in A4 inside my passport , along with my TDAC, what else do i need to do?  

Thanks in advance. I just want to be prepared! Like we all do!

Answer summary

The user holds a DTV visa, valid until May 2030, and has traveled to Thailand multiple times without issues. They are preparing for a trip to Vietnam in February 2026 and seek advice on necessary preparations. They mention needing to carry 25,000 baht cash and already have copies of their visa and TDAC. Comments from the community suggest paying for fast track at the airport, clarifications on cash requirements, and inquiries about the Nature seminar.

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Robert *********

Nature seminar? Tell us more, all I hear is cooking or mauy Thai boxing

a year ago

Anonymous ******************

Pay 2000 baht and book the fast track lane at Suvarnabhumi airport, if you are worried about entry

a year ago

Andrew ********

The 20,000 baht requirement isnt for DTV - your DTV has an income/ savings requirement - yes the DTV is a tourist visa but you had to show alot more funds in savings / income in order to get it. The 20,000 baht requirement the exact language reads "avaible cash or other documentation" its aimed at visa exempt users

a year ago

Ryan *********

I plan to attend the seminar in February and apply in Osaka, any tips for me? I’ve never applied before

a year ago

Steve *********

Where did you have to attend the three lessons in person?

a year ago

Andi ***********

It is 20k THB for a single visitor and that has always been the case for tourists before the DTV was issued. DTV comes under tourism but the recent changes are aimed at those abusing the VE system.

a year ago

Xue ******

@Andi **********

, not true. Never been asked to see 20k baht when I arrived in Thailand.

a year ago

Andi ***********

@Xue *****

Me too, never been asked but the rule exists

a year ago

Ray *****

@Andi **********

is this cash being enforced? What if you have in in THB in your bank account in Thailand?

a year ago

Andi ***********

@Ray ****

Some are saying, showing the cash in your bank app is ok or with a certified bank statement. I checked with the London Thai embassy, they said cash only. I just bring cash in different currencies.

a year ago

Anonymous *************

@Andi **********

does that have to be thai baht or any currency like uk pounds or aud currency?

a year ago

Andi ***********

Anonymous participant Any major currency is fine equivalent to 20k THB.

a year ago