Proof of funds when travelling

[nzdude]

Got all ten digits scanned the other day in Hawai'i

 

[sammm]

I've been asked this question in USA.

I very rarely take any cash with me anywhere!

I also was asked this question re USA but nowhere else. I had to produce an itinery, and money in the credit card.

 

[JohnK]

I don't remember ever been asked to provide proof of funds while travelling anywhere in the world.

 

[Andyzx]

If you want the boarder protrol TV programs, yes they do ask. Both Oz and k1w1's will ask if they thing you are going there for a longer period (30days+) of time travelling on a tourist visa or just generally look like you probably dont have sufficient funds to pay your way. Tourists doing casual work is a problem in both countries.

I have not been asked but have seen others, including a freind back in the 80's arriving in Sydney

In NZ you are highly unlikely to be asked as you have your wife and child, indicates some level of responsibility, and dont look like your a hippy backpacker, that is going to sing for their supper. Even if you did showing AMEX will generally indicate that you have some level of funds greater than NZ$1000.

 

[k3nnis]

thanks for the comments

 

[AVC]

I don't remember ever been asked to provide proof of funds while travelling anywhere in the world.

Me either.

And I'm pretty sure that $1000 per month per person wouldn't cut it anyway. Especially if any shoe stores are involved.