Can I book a one-way flight to Thailand or do I need a return flight?

Thai Visa Rules Travel Requirements One-way Flights Onward Travel Expats in Thailand

Mar 4, 2018

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hey everyone, so I was looking at flights last night from our home country to Spain. We plan to stay long term, applying for relevant visas when we get there (student visas, guardians visas, etc) my question is. Can we book a one way flight or will we have to show a return flight on arrival? Does it have to be a return flight or can we just show onward travel out of Thailand in which case book a cheap bus out or something? Thank you muchly x

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster inquired about booking flights to Thailand for a long-term stay while applying for various visas. The main concern is whether a one-way ticket is sufficient or if a return flight is necessary upon arrival. Comments suggest that while it might be acceptable to arrive with a one-way ticket, there could be issues with boarding the flight initially without a return ticket. It is also recommended to apply for a visa at least a week prior to travel.

Robert *******

Apply for a Visa at least a week before departure at the Thai Embassy or Consulate in Spain. Visa are sold by Embassy/Consulate and they don't have them inside Thailand.

7 years ago

Joaquin ***********

Yes, at the air company desk,they check it when you're checking in

7 years ago

Leanne *********

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@Steve ******

ok great thanks hun

7 years ago

Steve *******

It's extremely rare to show return flights when entering Thailand, your main problem could be boarding the flight in Spain without the correct travel docs/visas

7 years ago

Leanne *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Steve ******

thank you, so do I need to show return flights upon entry? Or we can come on one way tickets?

7 years ago

Steve *******

@Lee ************

. You can study on any visa or even a visa exempt entry. The ED visa just usually gives you the time to complete the coarse you choose.

7 years ago

Leanne *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Robert ******

thank you

7 years ago

Robert *******

Their website is in Spanish. Royal Thai Embassy in Madrid:

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-Informaci%C3%B3n-Visados.html

7 years ago

Leanne *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Brian Gause so that means that I have some chill time before I have to start studying? And would I need a return flight if I’m a METV?

7 years ago

Robert *******

Get the papers from the schools and apply for the Visa in Spain, you don't need a Thai bank account for that.

7 years ago

Leanne *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

So we should apply for our daughters student visa here? But how do we open a Thai account without being in Thailand ? I was under the impression we get our tourist visa thing here and do the student etc when we get there

7 years ago

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Leanne *********

Steve *******

You should be fine on arrival, the problem you may well have is actually boarding the flight with only a one way ticket

7 years ago

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Steve *******

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