Answereda year ago
What proof of funds do I need to enter Thailand with 20,000 Baht?
How do j show that j have 20000 baht , do j need a paper from bank or cash?
Answer summary
When entering Thailand as a tourist, travelers may be required to show proof of funds, specifically 20,000 baht in cash (or equivalent in another currency) depending on immigration officers' discretion. While some travelers report never being asked for this proof, it is advisable to have the cash on hand to avoid potential issues, as immigration policies can vary and be enforced more strictly at times. Some embassies may also require proof of funds when applying for a tourist visa.
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Dave **********
I have been going and coming to and through Thailand for the last 9 years maybe four or five times per year I've never been asked to show cash
Andre *********
I traveled about 80 times to Thailand and they never asked me that.
Greg ***********
@Andre ********
I have entered Thailand a hundred times in the past 30 years and have never been asked. I however have witnessed other travellers being asked
Rich *****
Who do want to show it to? I’m sure if you take your girlfriend to the ATM, she’ll believe you!
Henrik *****
The Immigration officer may ask, before letting you in in Thailand.
Henrik *****
What a lot of debate about things everybody can read for themselves in the visasection on the website of most Thai Embassies in the whole world.
A website every traveller to Thailand should familiarize themselves with, before any travel to Thailand.
A website every traveller to Thailand should familiarize themselves with, before any travel to Thailand.
Greg ***********
and this can be found in the E-Visa application system when applying for a single or multiple Tourist Visa Leisure . . proof of 3 months of funds of a minimum of 20,000 THB in your home bank account
Greg ***********
@Slavijana *********
Actually, SOME embassies are asking to upload into the E-Visa application a proof of funds of a minimum of 20,000 THB or equivalent, in your home bank account.Here is an example of the requirements for the application to a single entry tourist visa by the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna.
It might be similar in your home country, or in the home country of the OP, which is Sweden
You can get asked for proof of cash equivalent of 20,000 THB or equivalent in another major currency by the Immigration upon entering Thailand. However, this rarely happens. They only ask it from people if they want to find a reason to deny entry.
You can also get asked to prove that you have a minimum of equivalent of 20,000 THB (600 U.S. Dollars) on your home bank account when applying for a visa through the E-Visa online system. Here is the bank statement requirement from the Thai Embassy Vienna. NOTE: this is up to date and actually gets requested (some people accused me of posting old and obsolete information!)
Fra *****
Back home in Thailand you can't live without money
Jay ******
Immigration officers at borders only accept cash, I have border bounced 4 times this and last year before I got my long term visa and have never been asked to show funds (if you can call 20k baht funds 😂). But I always carried 20k and a return bus ticket just in case, better safe than sorry.
Kool *******
Cash never fails.
Holger **************
@Kool ******
Gold is also popular in Thailand..***
ounce of pure gold should BE enough 🤠Kool *******
@Holger *************
I have never heard of immigration accepting gold as proof of funds.Greg ***********
@Holger *************
so you must have fallen into the first two categories of travellers, if they even asked you for proof of funds. They normally only ask if they are searching for a reason to deny entry. You should be wary from then on . . .Holger **************
@Kool ******
I crossed the Laos Thai Border in Mukdahan and they accepted my 1baht gold Chain
Bjorn ***********
To enter Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme, you must have proof of sufficient funds: 20,000 Baht per family or 10,000 Baht per person in cash or travelers' checks, though electronic proof of funds is sometimes accepted. Immigration officers verify this to ensure visitors have adequate finances for their stay. While the requirement is often for cash, many travelers use bank statements or a credit card as proof.
Financial Proof for Entry
Requirement: 20,000 Baht for a family, or 10,000 Baht for an individual.
Why: To ensure you have sufficient funds for your stay in Thailand.
What to bring: Cash or traveler's checks are the official requirement. However, bank statements or other electronic forms of financial proof may be accepted by immigration officials.
Practical Advice
Carry Cash:
It is still recommended to have the cash on hand, especially if you are a first-time visitor, in case immigration officers ask for it.
Use ATMs:
You can use an ATM at the airport to withdraw cash if you are asked and don't have it readily available.
Don't Worry:
Most travelers are not asked for proof of funds, but it's best to be prepared.
Financial Proof for Entry
Requirement: 20,000 Baht for a family, or 10,000 Baht for an individual.
Why: To ensure you have sufficient funds for your stay in Thailand.
What to bring: Cash or traveler's checks are the official requirement. However, bank statements or other electronic forms of financial proof may be accepted by immigration officials.
Practical Advice
Carry Cash:
It is still recommended to have the cash on hand, especially if you are a first-time visitor, in case immigration officers ask for it.
Use ATMs:
You can use an ATM at the airport to withdraw cash if you are asked and don't have it readily available.
Don't Worry:
Most travelers are not asked for proof of funds, but it's best to be prepared.
Greg ***********
@Bjorn **********
You can get asked for proof of cash per person !!!
equivalent of 20,000 THB or equivalent in another major currency by the Immigration upon entering Thailand. In this situation, Immigration won’t accept a credit card as proof
You wrote:
“You can use an ATM at the airport to withdraw cash if you are asked and don't have it readily available”
WARNING!!!
There is no ATM in the BKK airport concourse before Immigration, and they won’t allow you to enter the baggage belt area where there is a blue ATM. If they really ask you for proof of funds, they might have already decided to deny entry . . . .out of whatever reason
Bjorn ***********
@Greg **********
the information was directly from travel information in Thailand, so it should be accurateGreg ***********
@Bjorn **********
Do NEVER trust "tourist information"sites. There NEVER WAS any ATM airside before the Immigration counters. But maybe it has changed. There MAYBE could be one ATM by now, in the venue where they sell "Visa-on-Arrival" to citizens of certain countriesHenrik *****
Wrong amounts.
It’s 20.000 Baht alone, 40.000 family.
Only if you are meeting a very helpful Immigration officer, you would be allowed to use ATM’S in the airport, and since they are on the out section, you can not get to them until passed Immigration.
And if you are asked, it is most likely because you are close to be in trouble, which means the Immigration officer allready has found something disagreeable about you.
It’s 20.000 Baht alone, 40.000 family.
Only if you are meeting a very helpful Immigration officer, you would be allowed to use ATM’S in the airport, and since they are on the out section, you can not get to them until passed Immigration.
And if you are asked, it is most likely because you are close to be in trouble, which means the Immigration officer allready has found something disagreeable about you.
Nongnuch ********
@Henrik ****
exactly. Some Thai embassy websites still publish 10,000 THB per person. They do not communicate with Immigration (different ministries) so some info never gets updated
Slavijana **********
OP@Bjorn **********
thank youNongnuch ********
@Slavijana *********
and actually, SOME embassies are asking you to upload into the E-Visa application a proof of funds of a minimum of 20,000 THB or equivalent, in your home bank account. Here is an example of the requirements for the application to a single entry tourist visa by the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna. It might be similar in your home countryNongnuch ********
@Slavijana *********
his info is wrong . . . this is text on some embassy websites, however if Immigration at the borders will ever ask, they actually want to see 20,000 THB per person, not 10,000 THB. Either in Thai Baht or equivalent in another main currency
Trav **********
FFS, why do people ask questions that require you to be a mind reader to answer!!!!!
Farang ******
@Trav *********
Yes? Are you really mad because of this? 🤣
Brian *********
I always being, I've never been asked. 🤷♂️
Greg ***********
@Brian ********
The proof of funds of 20,000 THB can be asked on TWO occassions:Some embassies ask to upload into the E-Visa application a proof of funds of a minimum of 20,000 THB or equivalent, in your home bank account, if you apply for a tourist visa
You can get asked for proof of cash equivalent of 20,000 THB or equivalent in another major currency by the Immigration upon entering Thailand. In this situation, Immigration won’t accept a credit card as proof
There is no ATM in the airport concourse before Immigration, so please feel warned!
However, this check rarely happens. They only ask it from people if they want to find a reason to deny entry.
Holger **************
@Brian ********
that Doesnt mean that you wont BE asked in Future ! Officially you need onward Tickets Hotel Booking and *****
bht or the amount in other currencyBrian *********
@Holger *************
I don't need anything. 👌Nongnuch ********
@Brian ********
she did not mention on HOW she plans to enter. Nor did she state her citizenship. Her profile only says that she LIVES in Sweden. She could be on a tourist visa, or doing a visa-exempt entry. My reply covers BOTH options! The person who doesn't comprehend is YOUBrian *********
@Nongnuch *******
*I* am well aware of all the above!HOWEVER, YOU do not seem to comprehend this post is about an EXEMPT entry, NOT an E-VISA. Having the cash in hand is a rhetorical part of the process regardless which I made clear a few posts ago.
Soooo....why don't you start reading from the ORIGINAL POST down so you can comprehend what's actually going on here? 🤷
Nongnuch ********
@Brian ********
the proof of 20,000 THB is part of the requirement in the E-Visa application for a tourist leisure visa. . . . . . . AND at the border an Immigration official can ask for cash 20,000 THB or equivalent in another currencyNongnuch ********
@Brian ********
Are you able to read? You can be asked on two occassions to show that you have 20,000 THB. The first time when applying in the e-visa online system for a tourist visa, and the sceond time at the border. She did not specify for which occasion she needs either cash or a document from her bank. So I informed her about exactly what she needs to knowBrian *********
@Nongnuch *******
dude, e-visa has NOTHING to do with the question.....NOTHING!Nongnuch ********
@Holger *************
Actually, SOME embassies are asking to upload into the E-Visa application a proof of funds of a minimum of 20,000 THB or equivalent, in your home bank account. Here is an example of the requirements for the application to a single entry tourist visa by the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna.
It might be similar in your home country, or in the home country of the OP, which is Sweden
Brian *********
@Holger *************
I'm not the OP. 🤣Holger **************
@Brian ********
Great ...Sure If you Not enter AS Tourist then you dont need...
Cheslyn ***********
J needs to sober up before typing 😅😅😅
Gustavo *********
@Cheslyn **********
2 shoots of vodka helps to start the day 🤣
Wannikea *********
Three proofs for entry....
Booked accommodation
Onward ticket
20,000 baht in cash or equivalent currency.
Booked accommodation
Onward ticket
20,000 baht in cash or equivalent currency.
Steve ***********
Why using a j for I?
Jan ***************
Pay money for the priest grave your grave brain dead
Jan ***************
Die russian brain dead ha ha ga
Paul *********
Go to beach road and show the lady's, word will travel
Tracey ********
20,000 baht isnt much money. So just have the cash on you. Easy.
Phil ******
@Slavijana *********
cash.Greg ***********
@Slavijana *********
Actually, SOME embassies are asking to upload into the E-Visa application a proof of funds of a minimum of 20,000 THB or equivalent, in your home bank account. Here is an example of the requirements for the application to a single entry tourist visa by the Royal Thai Embassy in Vienna.
It might be similar in your home country, or in the home country of the OP, which is Sweden
You can get asked for proof of cash equivalent of 20,000 THB or equivalent in another major currency by the Immigration upon entering Thailand. However, this rarely happens. They only ask it from people if they want to find a reason to deny entry.
You can also get asked to prove that you have a minimum of equivalent of 20,000 THB (600 U.S. Dollars) on your home bank account when applying for a visa through the E-Visa online system. Here is the bank statement requirement from the Thai Embassy Vienna. NOTE: this is up to date and actually gets requested (some people accused me of posting old and obsolete information!)
Bryce *******
Pedro *******
Bank statatement in English should probably work.
Pedro *******
Good to know
Chuck **********
@Pedro ******
don’t think so!
Pete *******
@Pedro ******
nope, cash only.
Chris ******
Draw it on a piece of paper
Martyn *******
I take some cash but never been asked for proof of funds, however better safe than sorry as the decision whether you enter the Kingdom, or not is up to an individual
Jim *******
Better safe than sorry!
Kieran *******
If you’re one of the very few that do get asked to show it, it has to be in cash
Phillip ******
@Kieran ******
no it doesn't. You can show a bank balance or print out an ATM balance. It most certainly doesn't have to be cash.
Peter ******
@Phillip *****
where's the ATM airside ?Kieran *******
@Phillip *****
uhuh
Robert *********
Things happen
Coupe
Tsunami
Earthquakes
Wars
Etc
You should always have more than that in cash
Coupe
Tsunami
Earthquakes
Wars
Etc
You should always have more than that in cash
Bryce *******
@Robert ********
Easier said than done for many folks.Robert *********
@Bryce ******
how so?ATM ,bank .
If you don't have
*****
baht you should not be there .I have been in country's were banks were closed for a week ....those with no money did not do well .
Actually unlike to have
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.00 .But not when traveling around the country
Bánh ****************************
@Robert ********
Nah. The world is going cashless. Unfortunate requirement for people with the wrong passport, but this is the one "requirement" most of don't need to worry about. After a while, cash it will be passe. A lot of younger people already don't even carry cash. Immigration can only do this until they can't.
Anneleze *************
I have been visiting Thailand annually for the past 20 years and have never taken cash with me.
Carlos *********
@Anneleze ************
I like paying chump fees too!?!Tracey ********
@Anneleze ************
we have always taken cash over last 14 years. We find it easier. Cards are only back up for us. As our holidays are always 5 or 6 weeks.
Steven ******
@Anneleze ************
ive been asked twice in the last year. Granted it was before getting my Non O and I was entering a lot on visa exemptions.
Steve *******
@Anneleze ************
You're lucky. It is an entry requirement to show 20k Thai Baht or the equivalent in cash if asked.Chuck **********
@Steve ******
yes it is and being enforced more now.
Maksym ***********
@Anneleze ************
I crossed road on red light a lot of times in last 30 years, and i was never fined. 🤷 😅
เต๋อ *****
Cash
Abey *********
I have been twice this year, coming again September, never been asked to show how much money I have.
Dennis ***********
@Abey ********
Me either- 25 yrs- NEVER ASKED EVERChuck **********
@Dennis **********
not same as it used to be! Tightened up because of all the freeloaders not wanting to do it the right way, one Ned’s to get a visa so there is no worries!Dennis ***********
@Graham *****
GRAHAM,as we have ALL experienced- the Incoming Immigration officer can do a thorough full interview- A fact
Graham ******
@Dennis **********
A bit irrelevant then as you are not a tourist and this is a tourist requirementDennis ***********
@Chuck *********
I have my retirement VisaChuck **********
@Abey ********
times changed!Henrik *****
Times haven’t changed, that has been a requirement for years.
Henrik *****
There are 3 requirements, when you enter Thailand as a tourist.
Onward Ticket out of Thailand,
Proof of accommodation in Thailand, within the visa scheme validity.
Financial evidence: 20.000 in cash.
The Immigration can ask you to show that on arrival, but only do it some times, so OP is right.
Read the visa section of any Thai Embassy website thoroughly and you will see for yourself.
Onward Ticket out of Thailand,
Proof of accommodation in Thailand, within the visa scheme validity.
Financial evidence: 20.000 in cash.
The Immigration can ask you to show that on arrival, but only do it some times, so OP is right.
Read the visa section of any Thai Embassy website thoroughly and you will see for yourself.
เดแคลน ***********
@Bánh ***************************
you don't need to provide a departure date or details on the TDAC it's not a mandatory field. On the other hand though, on the old paper format you had to provide all that, departure date, accommodation details, flight numbers etc etc.Bánh ****************************
@Henrik ****
I never was asked before to provide date of departure, flight number, etc. Yesterday I had to with the new TDAC registration. Also had to provide accommodation info for first time.Henrik *****
That’s also wrong, in fact there are much less reports of people being asked to prove the 3 requirements, after
****
2024, when visa exempt was change to 60 days.
Sylvia ********
@Henrik ****
but now they are stricter
Phillip ********
Yes j do
John **********
💵💵💵
Brandon ************
20,000 baht for what?
Rihoux *************
@Brandon ***********
avec *****
baths tu n iras ps loin ou pas très longtemps
Ralph *******
@Anneleze ************
It’s only a problem if they ask. Technically it’s a requirement. So saying “it’s not true” is misleading.
Kevin ******
@Anneleze ************
you cannot say that it is not true just because you have not been asked. It is a well-known and well-documented requirement. Many people, like you, have never been asked, but we are hearing reports from people in these groups being asked.Henrik *****
@Anneleze ************
You are the one who is wrong !There are 3 requirements, when you enter Thailand as a tourist.
Onward Ticket out of Thailand,
Proof of accommodation in Thailand, within the visa scheme validity.
Financial evidence: 20.000 in cash.
The Immigration can ask you to show that on arrival, but only do it some times, so OP is right.
Read the visa section of any Thai Embassy website thoroughly and you will find it.
Maksym ***********
@Anneleze ************
what is not true? This is a requirement for visa exemption - to have cash, they don't ask about it in most cases, but CAN.
Jordan *****
@Maksym **********
i always wondered how to get thb, or usd in Laos. I find it impossible in Vientiane to find a bank, or exchange that trades foreign currency.Sylvia ********
@Jordan ****
apologiesJordan *****
@Sylvia *******
Vientiane, not VietnamSylvia ********
@Jordan ****
Vietnam use the gold shops, they all exchangeSlavijana **********
OP@Brandon ***********
on the boarder they won’t to now that j have enough money for staying like tourist.
Bob **********
@Slavijana *********
cash
Pete *******
@Slavijana *********
never have been asked what cash I have. Over 100 visits mowPete *******
@Sylvia *******
thanks
John ****************
@Josh ****
tourist first years after that I have work permit, for work permit I not need to show *****
, this is over 20 years i have many visa married visa, work visa, tourist visa
Josh *****
@John ***************
what visa u use for the first yearSylvia ********
@Pete ******
correct as random checks, but more frequent than ever participant for travellers returning from a short break in another country
Jack *******
@Pete ******
- sameJohn ****************
@Pete ******
I live in Thailand for 20 years and been out and in for over 400 times, happen for me 2 times so better have it else you get send backSlavijana **********
OPThank you, do they count my money?
Tom ********
@Slavijana *********
Yes and also check it to make sure it's real and not fake.
Ling *****
@Slavijana *********
if they ask to show evidence of it then you need to show it. But I will say this, I have been coming here for 35 years and they have never asked me. It's better to be prepared just in case they do.Brandon ************
@Slavijana *********
the only thing they will accept if they ask for proof of funds is cash. They will not accept bank statement, bank apps, credit cards or debit cards. Also know that for the major airports there is no ATM machine between the plane and the immigration checkpoint.
Graeme ******
@Slavijana *********
you need to have *****
baht or equivalent in your own currency in cash. Not credit card or bank statement but cashActivity
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