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What recent experiences have expats had while re-entering Thailand with a DTV visa, particularly regarding proof of funds?

Mar 22, 2025
3 days ago
Hong Kong border run return to CNX: I have a remote work DTV (issued from New York) and am living in Thailand with my spouse and four children (all with DTVs connected to mine). Last night we did our third entry to Thailand with the DTV. First two times there were no questions asked of any of us--just a look at the DTV printout, some computer entry, and a 180-day stamp for everyone. Last night after presenting my DTV printout we were all taken to the long standing desk on the left side in the immigration room and my spouse and oldest son and I were asked to fill out a form, including name, birthday, visa issue place, arrival flight info, phone number, address in Thailand, etc. It didn't fit the situation that well; it asked for return flight info which I don't have so I left it blank, and one of the last lines was "Other" and the officer asked me to write how much money I had available in that spot. I mentally added up what I thought I had in several bank accounts and wrote down a number. IO didn't ask for any proof, took the form and sent us back to the regular immigration lines and we got 180-day stamps and were on our way. Some speculations: my impression of the IO was more like he was going through the motions than actually interested in the content; I wonder if perhaps some new instructions recently came down the pipeline for collecting more data on DTV holders and am wondering if any other CNX DTV arrivals have had this experience. It also made me wonder if current proof of funds is the next thing to expect on arrival.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shares their experience returning to Thailand with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) and describes a more rigorous immigration process during their latest border run, including unexpected requests for personal and financial information. Others in the comments discuss the possibility of increasing scrutiny on DTV holders, expressing concern about the need for proof of funds during entry. Various users share their own experiences, highlighting that some have faced similar inquiries while others have not, suggesting a potential tightening of immigration checks for DTV visa holders.
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Anonymous ******************
Simple same rule for all:- Show money, enjoy honey, be it 1month or 1 year until you have a Visa which allow you to have Thailand Bank Account
Anonymous ******************
Proof of Fund should be ask
Elías ****************
Where are you from? I've entered already 5-6 times with the DTV. Never been asked a thing.
Ko *******
I can’t imagine moving to Thailand with 4 kids …
Paul *******
Maybe because you have 4 children and are all on a DTV. Might seem a bit odd for such a large family to be on a DTV.
Anonymous ******************
Any chance there is a paid solution to this problem? It seems to become more common.
Dave *****
It’s going to only get harder to reenter with this visa. As with any “easy” visas around the world, it gets used and abused and eventual clamp down ensues.
Nick *******
Too many applicants had "loans" from parents of the 500kb for a few months. Makes sense to crack down on this. We don't need DTVers going freelance on Bangla for income and competing with local talent!
Ray *****
Equally they could do this on any visa that has a financial requirement. Marriage, retirement etc. I don't see any reason why the DTV would need to have different requirements
Anonymous ******************
No more cheap farang please we have too many go home please 🙏
Michael ********
Good to know. Will be doing a border run in the next month. Thank you !
Anonymous ******************
Here we are... Looking forward to hearing about those who keep turning a blind eye to the potential checks that immigration could perform on ANY visa holder... Ah no, they’ll just keep saying Anonymous are agents. 😂 When holding a visa, you need to fullfil it's requirements and not only during the application time. Extensions requirements in Thailand are pretty clear!

And yes, I've seen other posts about CNX immigration and DTV checks.
Lmk *****
Yes this something happened to my family and I, but they ask to see the funds in the bank which we did, to be on the safe side just be prepared, because they may or may not ask. Just have everything available. Mind you it's 8 of us my husband and I plus our children.
Lee ***********
Good post report for all to be aware of and yes logically it will come where the funds are asked for proof of. Too many have gotten, but only have that amount for 5 years. They are definitely starting to tighten up.
Excelle********
I read someone else had issue in CNX. They seem strict
Sean *******
Asking for proof of funds would be the most logical way to see if you still qualify for a DTV. As we all know Thailand is all about the money.
Wayne *******
Im at a loss to understand the point of this post!
Anonymous ******************
Bs.
Bob **********
I’m pretty sure it is