Double entry tourist visa Thailand in Laos - flight ticket /20,000B required?
I'm in Thailand now with a single entry tourist visa from Penang. I'm planning to obtain a double entry tourist visa for Thailand in Laos. I'll be traveling by land in and out. First question: Do I need a flight ticket to apply for the visa? And then when should it be dated? If I get a double entry, of course I'll be leaving and coming back (by land). And, do I need to show my flight ticket to enter Thailand with this visa? And one last question: Do I really need to travel with an extra 20,000B in cash to show at the border?
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Can't help with the Thai Embassy in Laos requirements, as each Thai Embassy does things a little differently. You might try perusing the Thaivisa.com forum, as there are numerous threads regarding obtaining visa in SE Asia for Thailand, plus plenty of knowledgeable expats to answer your post.
The 20,000 baht rule is randomly enforced. I have seen folks asked to show the cash at both airports and land crossings. Most have been people that were slovenly dressed by Thai standards, worn out pants & tanktops, dreads, barefoot, etc. Dress neatly and you will likely pass straight through. Also flashing a couple of major credit cards helps if you do get asked
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Do I need a return ticket when entering Thailand?
No, you cannot apply or even enter Thailand on a Tourist visa on a one-way ticket. The Embassy or consulate will refuse your visa application if not being able to provide proof of return or outgoing ticket from Thailand.How much money do I need for Thai visa?
Most tourists come to Thailand and get a visa on arrival (technically a visa waiver) so will be required to hold 10,000 Baht. This money can be in an equivalent foriegn currency, but it must be in cash \u2013 no credit cards are accepted as proof of funds.How much is a Thai multiple entry visa?
The Thailand Visa fee changes depending on the country from which you are applying and the local currency. However, as an estimate, the Thai Tourist Visa cost ranges at about $30 to $50 for single-entry visas and about $150 \u2013 $250 for multiple-entry visas.How many times can I enter Thailand on a tourist visa?
Foreigners who enter Thailand under this Tourist Visa Exemption Scheme may only do so for 30 days at one time with a maximum of 3 times in a 6-month period by flight and 2 times a year for overland crossing.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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