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Can bus or train tickets be used as proof of departure for a Thai visa application?

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Apr 26, 2024
a year ago
Donna *********
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First, I really appreciate this group! I'm sorry I have posted so many questions lately🤦‍♀️ but we really appreciate all of the valuable advice! 🙏

I'll be applying for a tourist visa here at my Consulate and change to non B on arrival. I've been told I need to show exit travel. Other than airfare, does immigration generally accept bus train tickets to the border as proof of departure?

Also, any recommendations on health and car insurance would be great appreciated! 😊 Many, many thanks!
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The post discusses applying for a tourist visa in Thailand and the requirement to show proof of departure, specifically questioning whether transit tickets like bus or train tickets are accepted. Comments suggest that an airline ticket is typically necessary for immigration, although some recommend using 'dummy tickets' as a workaround. The user also seeks recommendations for health and car insurance.
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Anita ***********
Palo ,Kao mun Kai , Namprik pla too
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Lee ***********
From reading, you can have any type of ticket pre booked to leave Thailand.
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KJ ********
Im in this same boat and headed to Thailand on Tuesday. I booked a cheap ticket out of Thailand to Cambodia on May 22nd to show immigration so it looks like I'm moving on. I am hoping that will be good as it is an air ticket out. There are really cheap tickets to Cambodia.
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Pascal ********
car insurance: I have seen many good comments for this one (I going to take it myself) :
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Jason ******
Google dummy tickets. 5$US you can get a legit working ticket with barcode
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Phil ******
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 post the company as Nevrr seen $5USD seen $12-20 USD. Did one 3.5 months ago
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Donna *********
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@Jason *****
 really? I'd have to submit this as part of my visa application. Have you done this before? Makes me nervous...
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Phil ******
@Donna ********
 the actual ticket info is exactly like a booking.....ie its legitimate
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Jason ******
@Donna ********
 yes
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Brandon ************
A ticket TO the border does not satisfy the requirement for proof of leaving Thailand.

You need to check with your airline as they are the ones who will ask if anyone will.
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Donna *********
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@Brandon ***********
 over the border, into Vientiane for example?
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Brandon ************
@Donna ********
 you'd have to ask your airline if they would accept ground transportation
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Graham ******
@Donna ********
 Ask your airline
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