My Questions For Visiting Thailand (Letter Of Invitaion, Required Funds Etc)

[charmedkay07]

hi,

pls someone help me with this? I'm from Philippines and it's my first time to travel out of the country. I'm going to visit my friend in Thailand and will stay for 7days at her house. I have read that Philippines is not required to have visa if will be staying there for not more than 30 days.

i would like to know if :

-should i need a letter of invitation from the family (if needed, do you have any idea how to make one?)

-i'm confuse if how much is the required fund that i need to carry, someone says it's 10,000 baht and others it's 20,000 baht. i have seen that there 4 categories for the required fund, where do Philippines fall? 1. Transit visa holder 2. Tourist visa holder 3. Visa on arrival 4. Non immigrant visa holder

Should i bring the money in cash or can i just show my bank account copy?

do they usually ask for this?

i'm hoping for a reply from you. thank you very much =)

[Lite Beer]

When you arrive you will be given a 30 day Visa exempt stamp. Maybe 15 days if arriving by a land checkpoint.

You do not need a letter . The requirement is 20,000 Baht to finance your stay but they never check unless you give them reason to.

[thailife69]

TOURIST VISA EXEMPTION

- According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements dated 1 October B.E. 2545 (2002), 20 December B.E. 2545 (2002), 18 October B.E. 2547 (2004) and 6 May B.E. 2548 (2005), passport holders from 41 countries and 1 special administrative region - Hong Kong SAR - are not required to obtain a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes and will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period of not exceeding 30 days on each visit. If such foreigners enter the Kingdom at the immigration checkpoints which border neighboring countries, they will be allowed to stay for 15 days each time, except Malaysian nationals who cross the borderline from Malaysia whose granted period of stay will not exceed 30 days each time.

- Please note that Tourist Visa Exemption does not apply to foreigners holding Travel Document for Aliens issued by these countries.

- Foreigners entering Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption category must possess adequate finances for the duration of stay in Thailand (i.e., cash 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family).

1. Australia : Commonwealth of Australia

2. Austria : Republic of Austria

3. Belgium : Kingdom of Belgium

4. Brazil : Federative Republic of Brazil (****)

5. Bahrain : State of Bahrain

6. Brunei Darussalam : Negara Brunei Darussalam

7. Canada

8. Denmark : Kingdom of Denmark

9. Finland : Republic of Finland

10. France : French Republic

11. Germany : Federal Republic of Germany

12. Greece : Hellenic Republic

13. Hong Kong : Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

14. Iceland : Republic of Iceland

15. Indonesia : Republic of Indonesia

16. Ireland : Republic of Ireland

17. Israel : State of Israel

18. Italy : Republic of Italy

19. Japan

20. Korea : Republic of Korea (****)

21. Kuwait : State of Kuwait

22. Luxembourg : Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

23. Malaysia

24. Monaco : Principality of Monaco

25. Netherlands : Kingdom of the Netherlands

26. New Zealand

27. Norway : Kingdom of Norway

28. Oman : Sultanate of Oman

29. Peru : Republic of Peru (****)

30. Philippines : Republic of the Philippines

31. Portugal : Republic of Portugal

32. Qatar : State of Qatar

33. Singapore : Republic of Singapore

34. Spain : Kingdom of Spain

35. South Africa : Republic of South Africa

36. Sweden : Kingdom of Sweden

37. Switzerland : Swiss Confederation

38. Turkey : Republic of Turkey

39. United Arab Emirates

40. United Kingdom : United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

41. United States of America

42. Vietnam : Socialist Republic of Vietnam

You should only need to show a return ticket showing you will be leaving within 30 Days and be ableto prove you have cash 10,000 baht or it's equivalent.

[Lite Beer]

Visa information

Thailand (TH)

Additional Information:

- Visitors over 12 years of age must hold sufficient funds to

cover their stay (at least THB 20,000.- or USD 640.- per

person/family). Proof of funds includes Letters of Credit,

vouchers, MCO's or well-known credit cards, which are

honoured in Thailand. Exempt are: holders of a re-entry

visa.

[charmedkay07]

i'm sorry if i will ask this again, but just now it says in this forum that it's 20,000 baht.. and now it's 10,000 baht. i don't know how much really do i need to show them (if ever they ask me) ..... and if ever they will ask this amount to show, will they still ask for my bank account (atm or bank passbook) or only the cash baht is enough for proof?

[charmedkay07]

TOURIST VISA EXEMPTION

- According to the Interior Ministerial Announcements dated 1 October B.E. 2545 (2002), 20 December B.E. 2545 (2002), 18 October B.E. 2547 (2004) and 6 May B.E. 2548 (2005), passport holders from 41 countries and 1 special administrative region - Hong Kong SAR - are not required to obtain a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes and will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period of not exceeding 30 days on each visit. If such foreigners enter the Kingdom at the immigration checkpoints which border neighboring countries, they will be allowed to stay for 15 days each time, except Malaysian nationals who cross the borderline from Malaysia whose granted period of stay will not exceed 30 days each time.

- Please note that Tourist Visa Exemption does not apply to foreigners holding Travel Document for Aliens issued by these countries.

- Foreigners entering Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption category must possess adequate finances for the duration of stay in Thailand (i.e., cash 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family).

1. Australia : Commonwealth of Australia

2. Austria : Republic of Austria

3. Belgium : Kingdom of Belgium

4. Brazil : Federative Republic of Brazil (****)

5. Bahrain : State of Bahrain

6. Brunei Darussalam : Negara Brunei Darussalam

7. Canada

8. Denmark : Kingdom of Denmark

9. Finland : Republic of Finland

10. France : French Republic

11. Germany : Federal Republic of Germany

12. Greece : Hellenic Republic

13. Hong Kong : Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

14. Iceland : Republic of Iceland

15. Indonesia : Republic of Indonesia

16. Ireland : Republic of Ireland

17. Israel : State of Israel

18. Italy : Republic of Italy

19. Japan

20. Korea : Republic of Korea (****)

21. Kuwait : State of Kuwait

22. Luxembourg : Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

23. Malaysia

24. Monaco : Principality of Monaco

25. Netherlands : Kingdom of the Netherlands

26. New Zealand

27. Norway : Kingdom of Norway

28. Oman : Sultanate of Oman

29. Peru : Republic of Peru (****)

30. Philippines : Republic of the Philippines

31. Portugal : Republic of Portugal

32. Qatar : State of Qatar

33. Singapore : Republic of Singapore

34. Spain : Kingdom of Spain

35. South Africa : Republic of South Africa

36. Sweden : Kingdom of Sweden

37. Switzerland : Swiss Confederation

38. Turkey : Republic of Turkey

39. United Arab Emirates

40. United Kingdom : United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

41. United States of America

42. Vietnam : Socialist Republic of Vietnam

You should only need to show a return ticket showing you will be leaving within 30 Days and be ableto prove you have cash 10,000 baht or it's equivalent.

RE: i'm sorry if i will ask this again, but just now it says in this forum that it's 20,000 baht.. and now it's 10,000 baht. i don't know how much really do i need to show them (if ever they ask me) ..... and if ever they will ask this amount to show, will they still ask for my bank account (atm or bank passbook) or only the cash baht is enough for proof?

[bifftastic]

i'm sorry if i will ask this again, but just now it says in this forum that it's 20,000 baht.. and now it's 10,000 baht. i don't know how much really do i need to show them (if ever they ask me) ..... and if ever they will ask this amount to show, will they still ask for my bank account (atm or bank passbook) or only the cash baht is enough for proof?

You're only staying for a week so, presumably you will have a return ticket with the date on it? If they ask you, I don't think they will, but if they do, just smile and show them your ATM card.

As you can see from the answers you got here, and your original question, it's a bit uncertain if it's 10,000 or 20,000. Don't worry too much, have some cash on you but you don't need to be carrying thousands of baht around.

[whatchamacallit]

I have many Filipino friends came to visit me this year - not you don't need any visa. When you arrive they will give you 30 days permission to say. You will be a tourist, and most likely they will not ask you to proof that you have money (cash) to spend whilst here. Be sure to have a return ticket though - as they may ask you to proof it.

Now the problem is on your side when you leave the Manila Airport - as the immigration officer may require you to proof that you have booked a hotel here in Thailand. Silly but that's how it goes.

[charmedkay07]

i'm sorry if i will ask this again, but just now it says in this forum that it's 20,000 baht.. and now it's 10,000 baht. i don't know how much really do i need to show them (if ever they ask me) ..... and if ever they will ask this amount to show, will they still ask for my bank account (atm or bank passbook) or only the cash baht is enough for proof?

You're only staying for a week so, presumably you will have a return ticket with the date on it? If they ask you, I don't think they will, but if they do, just smile and show them your ATM card.

As you can see from the answers you got here, and your original question, it's a bit uncertain if it's 10,000 or 20,000. Don't worry too much, have some cash on you but you don't need to be carrying thousands of baht around.

i see.. yes i'm not really planning to bring that big amount and besides the family i will be staying with will be the one who'll spend for me during my stays here, i just bring cash for the "show" purpose from Immigration.

-- I also wanna know if you also have an idea about what countries they are referring to about this:

The amounts vary for different visas:

1. Transit Visa holder: Must hold minimum THB 10,000 per passenger or THB 20,000 per family.

2. Tourist Visa holder: Must hold minimum THB 20,000 per passenger or THB 40,000 per family.

3. Visa on Arrival: Must hold minimum THB 10,000 per passenger or THB 20,000 per family.

4. Non Immigrant Visa holder: Must hold minimum THB 20,000 per passenger or THB 40,000 per family.

my country (Philippines) falls to TOURIST VISA EXCEMPTION so it means i don't need a visa to visit THaialnd.... but i still wonder if countries that is under the Tourist Visa Excemption areincluded in the 2nd category of types of visa (2. Tourist Visa holder: Must hold minimum THB 20,000 per passenger or THB 40,000 per family)

i saw this website.... http://www.thaiembdc.org/consular/visa/Exempt2.aspx.... it says that: "Foreigners entering Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption category must possess adequate finances for the duration of stay in Thailand (i.e., cash 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family)."... but i don't know if it's the latest post by the Thai embassy..

[charmedkay07]

I have many Filipino friends came to visit me this year - not you don't need any visa. When you arrive they will give you 30 days permission to say. You will be a tourist, and most likely they will not ask you to proof that you have money (cash) to spend whilst here. Be sure to have a return ticket though - as they may ask you to proof it.

Now the problem is on your side when you leave the Manila Airport - as the immigration officer may require you to proof that you have booked a hotel here in Thailand. Silly but that's how it goes.

i didn't booked any hotel because i will be staying at my friend's house. they will be waiting for me in the airport. i only got round trip ticket and some cash.. that's all... do you think if i show a letter of invitation, will it be enough for a proof? and this letter, do i need the family to have it signed up or the letter envelop (it has stamps from thailand) is ok to show?

[moe666]

i'm sorry if i will ask this again, but just now it says in this forum that it's 20,000 baht.. and now it's 10,000 baht. i don't know how much really do i need to show them (if ever they ask me) ..... and if ever they will ask this amount to show, will they still ask for my bank account (atm or bank passbook) or only the cash baht is enough for proof?

You're only staying for a week so, presumably you will have a return ticket with the date on it? If they ask you, I don't think they will, but if they do, just smile and show them your ATM card.

As you can see from the answers you got here, and your original question, it's a bit uncertain if it's 10,000 or 20,000. Don't worry too much, have some cash on you but you don't need to be carrying thousands of baht around.

i see.. yes i'm not really planning to bring that big amount and besides the family i will be staying with will be the one who'll spend for me during my stays here, i just bring cash for the "show" purpose from Immigration.

-- I also wanna know if you also have an idea about what countries they are referring to about this:

The amounts vary for different visas:

1. Transit Visa holder: Must hold minimum THB 10,000 per passenger or THB 20,000 per family.

2. Tourist Visa holder: Must hold minimum THB 20,000 per passenger or THB 40,000 per family.

3. Visa on Arrival: Must hold minimum THB 10,000 per passenger or THB 20,000 per family.

4. Non Immigrant Visa holder: Must hold minimum THB 20,000 per passenger or THB 40,000 per family.

my country (Philippines) falls to TOURIST VISA EXCEMPTION so it means i don't need a visa to visit THaialnd.... but i still wonder if countries that is under the Tourist Visa Excemption areincluded in the 2nd category of types of visa (2. Tourist Visa holder: Must hold minimum THB 20,000 per passenger or THB 40,000 per family)

i saw this website.... http://www.thaiembdc...xempt2.aspx.... it says that: "Foreigners entering Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption category must possess adequate finances for the duration of stay in Thailand (i.e., cash 10,000 Baht per person and 20,000 Baht per family)."... but i don't know if it's the latest post by the Thai embassy..

You are confusing yourself, just bring 10,000baht and donot worry so much about this.

[BWPattaya]

I do not know anyone who has been asked to show sufficient funds for their stay. Certainly I have never been asked.