Can I apply for a Thai visa from the UK without having a flight booked?

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Nov 6, 2024

15 days ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

bit of a silly one I think, and I likely already know the answer but just incase.

is there a way to apply for Thai visa from the UK without having flight booked at all (entry not onward) I'd just like to have the paper work done then hopefully find a good deal as and when the timing is right and pull the trigger. it seems unlikely tho

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, it is possible to apply for a Thai visa from the UK without having a flight booked. The Thai embassy in the UK does not require a flight ticket when applying for a visa. You can apply for a Non-O visa online via the e-visa portal, where you only need to provide an inbound flight number, which does not have to be the actual flight you take. For tourist purposes, British passport holders can enter Thailand visa-exempt for up to 60 days.

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Ben ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

thanks guys.

and am I correct in what I've read recently where UK residents can now stay for 60 days visa exempt tourist as of July this year?

thanks again

13 days ago

Graham ******

@Ben **********

you are correct, British passpoprt holders not residents

13 days ago

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Graham ******

Frank-Steven ***********

The eVisa system does not require to upload any flight tickets as proof anymore. It just asks for a (any) inbound flight number. I almost never arrived on that very flight I mentioned in the visa application.

15 days ago

David ********

You don't need a visa from you country Thai embassy waste of time and money if you are coming as a tourist. Just arrive in Thailand and you get a 60 day stamp if you want to stay another 30 days just apply at immigration where your stay and cost is 1900 bht. So just keep looking for your cheap flight and get yourself over here.

15 days ago

Jan ******************

@David *******

Disagree, a 90 days Non O visa gives you 90 days without any extension in Thailand at £ 60.

If you enter on a 60 days visa exemption you’ll need to pay £ 43 for a 30 days extension and you’ll also need to provided an onward ticket out within 60 days even though you’re going to apply for an extension later. And you’ll don’t need to use or waist any time during your holiday to apply for an extension at the immigration.

15 days ago

David ********

@Jan *****************

but how does that work if he has no ticket ?? He wants to wait until the prices are better

15 days ago

Jan ******************

@David *******

Then he has to time it a little bit, a Non O visa is valid for 90 days after it’s issued and gives you 90 days when you enter (within 90 days) without any mandatory flight ticket requirements.

15 days ago

David ********

@Jan *****************

l have always done visa on arrival as a tourist always one way ticket and did my extension. I was the same watch for promo flights or packages. Maybe l was lucky 🤞

15 days ago

Jan ******************

@David *******

yes, onwards ticket within 60 days is rarely checked at the immigration, but your airline might require it and they control this from time to time and you’ll never know when.

15 days ago

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Jan ******************

You can apply for a Non O visa without uploading any flight ticket in the e-visa portal. You’ll need to specify some days for your trip, but this is not strict and your visa is valid for 90 days after it’s issued.

15 days ago

Ben ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Jan *****************

cheers. last time I got part way through it wouldn't let me complete with with having flight details. I'll investigate again.

15 days ago

Jan ******************

@Ben **********

You can just fill in some flight details in the e-visa portal, but flight tickets are not formally required for a Non O visa as you see on the website from the Thai embassy in London.

15 days ago

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Jan ******************

Brandon ************

There's not really any need if you're in the UK. The embassy there issues visas in 2-3 working days.

You also don't say which visa you want to apply for. If you have a British passport you'll get 60 days without a visa, and can apply for a 30 day extension.

15 days ago

Ben ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Brandon ***********

ah OK cheers I got part way through applying for one ages ago and i couldn't compete the process without having flight numbers and details. I will have another look. thank you

15 days ago

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Ben ***********

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