# Reminder: Thailand requires foreign visitors to show proof of funds upon entry

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/tourism/318641-reminder-thailand-requires-foreign-visitors-to-show-proof-of-funds-upon-entry
- Published: 2026-07-08T02:25:56+07:00
- Author: Tourism Authority of Thailand

**The Tourism Authority of Thailand reminds visitors to have proof of sufficient
funds for entry. This has been an existing requirement since 1980, varying by visa
category, and excludes children under 12.**

### Entry Requirements for Thailand

As of July 6, 2026, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) advises visitors to 
prepare evidence of sufficient funds for entry screening. This is a reminder rather
than a new measure. The proof-of-funds requirement has been in effect since 1980
under the Ministry of Interior, with updates in 2000. This rule is supported by 
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and enforced by the Immigration Bureau.

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### Proof of Funds and Entry Guidance

Depending on their entry category, visitors may need to provide evidence of funds
in Thai Baht or equivalent foreign currency. Categories and required amounts are
as follows: Transit Visa and certain visa-exempt cases require 10,000 Baht per person;
Visa on Arrival and Tourist Visa require 20,000 Baht per person. Non-Immigrant Visas
also require similar amounts. Children under 12 are exempt. Visitors using the Tourist
Visa Exemption Scheme should verify specific requirements based on nationality.

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### Additional Entry Information

Visitors are urged to verify the latest entry requirements by consulting with relevant
authorities such as the Immigration Bureau or Royal Thai Embassies. The Immigration
Bureau officers have the final say on entry eligibility, assessing based on current
laws and regulations. For further details, travelers can access the Immigration 
Bureau’s website or contact their call center, which offers English-language support
at 1178.

**Source** : [Thailand entry reminder on proof of funds for foreign visitors](https://www.tatnews.org/2026/07/thailand-entry-reminder-on-proof-of-funds-for-foreign-visitors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thailand-entry-reminder-on-proof-of-funds-for-foreign-visitors&rand=55352)