08/06/2026
Important update:
Requirement to Show Proof of Financial Means for Foreign Tourists Entering Thailand
Foreign tourists must provide proof of sufficient financial means upon arrival in Thailand.
According to the Government Gazette (Volume 117, Special Issue 53 Ng, dated 9 June 2000), the required amount of funds is as follows:
Transit Visa / Visa Exemption (No Visa):
10,000 THB per person, or
20,000 THB per family
Tourist Visa / Non-Immigrant Visa:
20,000 THB per person, or
40,000 THB per family
Visa on Arrival (VOA):
10,000 THB per person, or
20,000 THB per family
Note: This requirement does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
This notice means that Thai immigration officers may ask travelers to show cash or other acceptable proof of funds when entering Thailand.