Can a South African enter Thailand on a Visa Exempt stay and obtain an extension without a departing ticket?

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Jan 22, 2024

10 months ago

Elizma *******

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I'm from South Africa, can I enter on Visa exempt 30 days , go to immigration and receive another 30 days?

Thank you. Sorry one more question will they insisted seeing a air ticket leaving Thailand after the 30 days when entering?

But will the thai immigration ask for a ticket by entering?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A South African traveler can enter Thailand on a Visa Exempt Entry for 30 days and potentially extend their stay for another 30 days by going to immigration. However, Thai immigration may request proof of an onward flight ticket when entering Thailand, specifically within the 30 days of the visa exempt entry. Some airlines might also require proof of departure, so it is advised to check with the airline beforehand.

James ********

I believe that the OP has the answers needed for her question.

We wish her success with her planned trip to Thailand.

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10 months ago

Elizma *******

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10 months ago

James ********

We have been back and forth now 3 times via PM with your question about the airline ticket requirements to enter Thailand on a Visa Exempt Entry.

I will try One more time to explain it to you...

1.... ASK your airline if they will require proof of your flight departing Thailand within the 30 days of your arrival into Thailand?

2. Thai Immigration Officers upon arrival can ask you for proof of your ticket departing Thailand within the 30 days stamp you will get on arrival into Thailand as Visa Exempt Entry...

3. However, It's your airline which may ask and not 🚫 the Thai Immigration Officer unless you have a recent history of staying in Thailand with visa exempt entries, extensions and other Thai Visas such as Ed Visa or Volunteer Visa....and COVID Extensions.

You say that you are a passport holder from South Africa.

...ARE you now in Thailand?

...Where are you now?

...What is your recent history of staying in Thailand?

... Just how long are you going to stay in Thailand?

10 months ago

Elizma *******

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@James *******

I'm in South Africa. Thanks for all your help.

10 months ago

James ********

@Elizma ******

how long are you planning on staying in Thailand this trip?

10 months ago

Elizma *******

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@James *******

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10 months ago

James ********

@Elizma ******

Then ask your airline if they will require a flight ticket departing Thailand within the 29 DAYS FROM YOUR ARRIVAL DATE INTO THAILAND?

Remember that the Day you arrive into Thailand COUNTS AS DAY #1.

IF they will require one... Book a cheap flight ✈️ ticket departing Don Mueang airport in Bangkok to Phnom Penh. EST cost of US 40. One way.

IF you can book it and cancel it Free within 24 hours... print out the booking and cancel the ticket.

Search 🔍 Google.. your friend for flights information.

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