Can a bus ticket be used as proof of onward travel when entering Thailand on a visa exemption?

Aug 27, 2024
4 months ago
Jonesx **********
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Hi All

Me and my partner are travelling to Thailand in a few days from the uk.

We will be entering on the visa exemption.

We have a bus ticket booked to Padang from Thailand , but I was wondering if we would be able to use this as our onward travel or do we need a flight booked ?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A traveler and their partner are entering Thailand on a visa exemption and have a bus ticket booked to Padang. They question whether this bus ticket is sufficient as proof of onward travel or if a flight booking is necessary. Responses indicate that acceptance of a bus ticket may vary by airline and suggest contacting the airline to confirm their policy.
Bob **********
It’ll be up to the airline I’m sure it should be fine
Brandon ************
Some airlines will accept a bus ticket and some will not. You might try contacting your airline to see if A) they require proof of onward travel for those traveling to Thailand without a visa and B ) If they accept a bus ticket as proof of onward travel.

It's your airline that will be asking, if anyone does ask.
Jonesx **********
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@Brandon ***********
ok amazing thank you for your help I was worrying the it would be a problem when we got to Thailand
Brett **********
@Jonesx *********
@Brandon ***********
is very reliable with his information
Brandon ************
@Jonesx *********
the only time the immigration officers in Thailand will ask is if they're already looking for a reason to deny you entry.
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