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Is proof of funds required for NON-O dependant visas in Thailand?

Oct 22, 2018
6 years ago
AliJames *****
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Sorry I saw a post earlier about proof of funds and I have a question. Is it for tourist visas only? Or do non-o dependant visas from Vietnam count as well? I will be using a brand new passport. So they won't see my visa history.
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The discussion centers around whether proof of funds is necessary for NON-O dependant visas when entering Thailand. It was noted that while proof of funds can be requested for various types of visas—including tourist and NON-Immigrant visas—it is generally not required for extensions of stay on NON-Immigrant Type visas. There are mixed opinions on enforcement, with some believing that immigration discretion will apply, making it wise to carry evidence of funds, such as 20,000 THB, when crossing borders.
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Sean *************
In the Malaysian border towns, immigration targeted those who didn’t put 200THB in their passports when crossing. They say it has stopped, but I doubt it.
Tod *********
they stopped that (which was something started by those visa run companies as a way for people to get around showing proof of funds) and now you show proof of funds yourself.
Chris ******
Quick tip if you need to pull the 20 K baht from an airport ATM do it before you pass though security as ATM's can often not be found after stamping out.
Tod *********
okay the way the rule is written you can be asked to show proof of funds on ANY entry be it a 30 day visa exempt, a 60 day tourist visa, a 90 day or 1 year or 5 year Non-Immigrant visa. The only VISA that I'm aware of that is 'exempt' from the proof of funds is any of the Thai Elite visas available.

You also will not be asked for proof of funds on any extension of stay on a Non-Immigrant Type visa.

So to answer your question YES, you could be asked for proof of funds on a multi-entry Non-Immigrant Type visa and if asked you'd have to show 20K baht or the equivalent in cash BUT in all reality it is much more like Robert mentioned and driven by extensive entry history to thailand on visa exempt or tourist visa entries.
Nigel *********
You can use Euros
Tony **********
@James *****************
thank you for your feedback
AliJames *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Tony *********
Tony I'm in the same situation as you. I have a Thai wife and half daughter too. I think if you are travelling with them it will be fine. I've never had a problem. They target lone travellers who have many tourist visas. But I'm travelling alone.
Tony **********
Hi Tod , I’m going away holiday in France with my wife (thai) and daughter ( half) . they can required me also the cash when i come back? not an issue but at least will be prepare

Thanks Todd for everythings you help

Best

Tony
Adrien ******
Nothing is certain in Thailand at the moment as it's like Germany just before WWII.....So it's best to ensure you cover all basis and carry it on you like
@Rob***
said.
Chris ******
@Gregor *********
Operation Paperclip was the Elite Visa of WWII
Gregor **********
come on Mike Luck, Adrien Bray is kidding and I just replied in the same league. said people had to flee Germany when AH took over power
Gregor **********
Adrien Bray then you should get the hell out of LOS and relocate to California . .like Einstein, G.W. Pabst, Max Rheinhart and thousands of others did
Robert *******
Are you that old to compare Thailand with Germany that long ago?
Robert *******
Immigration is allowed to ask, at the moment we only have reports of this from people on longer history with Tourist Visa and Visa Exempt Entry. a Question will they ask can not be answered. It is at the decision of the Immigration Officer.
Robert ********
Immigration can see your full travel history even if you have a new passport.
James ********
@James *****************
be prepared with 20,000 Thbaht or cash equivalent on you when clearing Immigration. Best to be prepared not sorry.
Phil ******
@James *****************
they can ask you when they want
Robert ********
Hard to predict the future with certainty.
AliJames *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
Ok but will they ask for proof of funds?
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