Jackieiam Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Hi i am travelling to Laos in a few days to get my 2nd Single Entry TR Visa. I extended my visa at the Bangkok Immigration for 30 days. I would like to know if i got the single entry visa will the Boarder request to see my Proof of Funds ? Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 It is very unlikely you will be asked to show the 20k baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksam Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 If you obtain a visa you will be allowed to enter los. Given that you have just had a setv and extended it, personally I would have money on me. They just may be interested in how your supporting yourself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldiablo Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I have crossed through Lao 3 times in the past and have always had 20000b with me but have never once been asked to show proof of funds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsianExport Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 The real question is to know if anybody has ever been ask to show cash at a border or airport or if it's just a stupid urban legend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackThompson Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 36 minutes ago, AsianExport said: The real question is to know if anybody has ever been ask to show cash at a border or airport or if it's just a stupid urban legend... Yes, I spoke to one person who was asked to show it at Sadao. I have not heard of it (yet) at Lao crossings. I am always prepared to show cash plus proof that my income comes from overseas, every time, because immigration can see I spend a lot of time here; I want them to know, beyond any doubt, I have no reason to work here. If the OP only has one extended Visa-Exempt plus one Tourist Visa, this is highly unlikely at Lao crossings. That said, if possible, it would not hurt to go to a bank and get some travelers' checks so that their total exceeds the 20K requirement. Better safe than sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted September 10, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2016 39 minutes ago, AsianExport said: The real question is to know if anybody has ever been ask to show cash at a border or airport or if it's just a stupid urban legend... People have been asked to show the equivalent of 20k baht on entry. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsianExport Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Just now, ubonjoe said: People have been asked to show the equivalent of 20k baht on entry. Thank you, but they really need the cash ? or credit cards are enough ? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Just now, AsianExport said: Thank you, but they really need the cash ? or credit cards are enough ? Thanks. Cash is what they prefer to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 5 hours ago, AsianExport said: The real question is to know if anybody has ever been ask to show cash at a border or airport or if it's just a stupid urban legend... I have seen Philippine nationals asked to show the money on entry at Poi Pet. It must be reasonably common for them (or at least was at that time a few years ago) because I saw a group of them slipping the cash around between them to meet the requirement. I have personally never seen it at an airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocddave Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Can we show American funds if asked? Meaning if I am carrying $1000 US , all is ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 9 minutes ago, ocddave said: Can we show American funds if asked? Meaning if I am carrying $1000 US , all is ok? You can use any exchangeable currency to meet the 20k baht requirement. See my earlier post. 13 hours ago, ubonjoe said: People have been asked to show the equivalent of 20k baht on entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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