peterg40 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I Have been reading several posts of visa holders being denied entry as they were unableto produce/show 20000 Baht cash.I have a retirement visa/re entry permit andwill shortly be leaving Thailand for a 10 day overseas holiday.My question is,is this a NEW requirement by Immigration that I should have 20000 Baht cash with me on arrival back to Thailand? Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I Have been reading several posts of visa holders being denied entry as they were unableto produce/show 20000 Baht cash.I have a retirement visa/re entry permit andwill shortly be leaving Thailand for a 10 day overseas holiday.My question is,is this a NEW requirement by Immigration that I should have 20000 Baht cash with me on arrival back to Thailand? Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile appI have the same and I haven't been asked as yet by Immigration. Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I have seen no reports of person on a a long stay extension being asked for financial proof when entering with a re-entry permit. It is only required if entering with a visa. Entering with a re-entry permit is not the same since it not a new entry. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MekkOne Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Got multiple entries non O based on marriage, just came back from Satun border, no money asked. They checking only tourist visa and visa exemption as I know.This is an acceptable signature (hopefully) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proboscis Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 As I originally heard about it, the 20,000 BAHT requirement harkens back to a much older law and was to ensure that those arriving on a visa waiver had enough to live on while staying in the kingdom. Anyone on a retirement visa would already have had to show evidence of financial solvency and therefore the 20,000 in hand condition would not apply. However, these days if I were planning to reside in kingdom under any auspices, I would have the phone digits of a very reliable legal practice programmed into my phone with plenty of phone credit for when I would enter/exit Thailand or visit the immigration office. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MekkOne Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 As I originally heard about it, the 20,000 BAHT requirement harkens back to a much older law and was to ensure that those arriving on a visa waiver had enough to live on while staying in the kingdom. Anyone on a retirement visa would already have had to show evidence of financial solvency and therefore the 20,000 in hand condition would not apply. However, these days if I were planning to reside in kingdom under any auspices, I would have the phone digits of a very reliable legal practice programmed into my phone with plenty of phone credit for when I would enter/exit Thailand or visit the immigration office.After this we can close not the topic, but the forum itself....This is an acceptable signature (hopefully) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 If your not sure why not just bring it anyway? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackThompson Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 2 hours ago, MekkOne said: Got multiple entries non O based on marriage, just came back from Satun border, no money asked. They checking only tourist visa and visa exemption as I know. Also ED. With any visa issued by MFA, I would carry it. Though it should not be necessary for re-entry on those types of entries (as it is not a "new entry"), I would carry it anyway. For retirement or marriage extended by immigration in-country - I would not carry it, because you already cleared your finances with Immigration, themselves. 1 minute ago, dotpoom said: If your not sure why not just bring it anyway? Many people (like me) don't like to walk around with a wad of cash (ATMs are everywhere), and travelers checks have zero value in today's world, except for 2 things: Entering Thailand to show money. Traveling to a very undeveloped part of a very undeveloped country or a war-zone which lacks the telecommunications network needed to support ATMs (aka "phone lines"). One more good reason to get an extension for Immigration if possible - to avoid this one extra hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glegolo Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Once again clearly shows,, the mix up of wrong termologi.... The Op do NOT have a VISA,,, he have a extension of stay based on retirement, therefore no need to show any cash.. Which is merely aimed for VISA and NO VISA-holders (VISA-excempt)... Glegolo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Never quite sure exactly who this applies to. I have 2 friends from Oz to visit next Xmas/New Year for a few days (respectable middle-aged couple), will be travelling I assume on Oz p/p's (or possibly UK) and therefore VOA. They've never been near Thailand in their lives before. So what should I advise them? My preference is to tell them to bring Oz dollars (including for me!) to get the best xrate here at Vasu or SuperRich. Alternatively 20k฿ (is that each ie 40K between them)?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 10 minutes ago, mfd101 said: Never quite sure exactly who this applies to. I have 2 friends from Oz to visit next Xmas/New Year for a few days (respectable middle-aged couple), will be travelling I assume on Oz p/p's (or possibly UK) and therefore VOA. They've never been near Thailand in their lives before. So what should I advise them? My preference is to tell them to bring Oz dollars (including for me!) to get the best xrate here at Vasu or SuperRich. Alternatively 20k฿ (is that each ie 40K between them)?? The will be getting a visa a 30 day exempt entry not a VOA. If it is their first trip ever to here the chances of them being asked to show the 20k baht is almost zero. It would be the equivalent of 20k baht each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 26 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: The will be getting a visa a 30 day exempt entry not a VOA. If it is their first trip ever to here the chances of them being asked to show the 20k baht is almost zero. It would be the equivalent of 20k baht each. OK, thanks for that. I'll tell them to bring lots of lovely Oz dollars. [I recall now being asked to show money once before - I guess about 3 or 4 years ago - & they were quite happy with me flashing a wad of Oz dollars at them.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 It's only 400 quid <deleted>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaviny Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Yes , bringing Dollars and exchanging here is better than in Oz but do not change it at Suvarnbhumi Airport. Sent from my SM-N920I using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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