Thailand Proof of Funds 2026: Is 20,000 THB Checked?
Compare exemption and Visa on Arrival
| Entry scheme | Per person | Per family |
|---|---|---|
| Visa exemption | 20,000 THB | 40,000 THB |
| Visa on Arrival | 10,000 THB | 20,000 THB |
These are funds requirements, not visa fees. The entry scheme matters: the 20,000 THB figure is the per-person amount for exemption and the family amount for Visa on Arrival. Use the entry checker to find your scheme.
What is not verified
Other visa categories
Other visas have their own financial criteria. Do not substitute these exemption or Visa on Arrival amounts for a visa-specific document requirement. Read the visa options guide or the DTV guide for the relevant category.
People also ask
Is 20,000 THB the funds requirement for every visitor?
No. Visa exemption uses 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family. Visa on Arrival uses 10,000 THB per person or 20,000 THB per family. Other visas have their own criteria.
Is the proof-of-funds amount a fee?
No. It is an amount of funds to demonstrate, not a visa fee.
Are cash, bank statements or cards accepted?
Washington’s embassy specifies cash for visa exemption. Unverified: acceptance of bank statements or cards instead, foreign-currency equivalents and checking frequency; confirm with the embassy or Immigration.
Sources
Official publications used for this guide.