Answered2 years ago

Can I enter Thailand without a confirmed onward flight ticket as a UK citizen living in France?

Thailand Visa Waiver Immigration Onward Travel Travel Planning Airlines Regulations

asked Jan 7, 2025

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Bit convoluted this. 

We normally visit Thailand for 4 weeks, so as UK citizens (resident in France) the normal visa waiver thingy is fine. Last trip was 6 weeks and we did a 4 day trip to Cambodia in the middle, so again not a problem. We always entered and finished our holiday from Thailand so had the return flights booked when we arrived. 

This time we are planing 6 to 8 weeks, with a possibility of a trip to Vietnam, and maybe Bali, in which case we would return to France from Singapore NOT Thailand. To give us the maximum flexibility, we were thinking of arriving in Thailand, but would book a return flight until we finalised our plan, so would not have a return ticket. Am I right in thinking the Thai immegration at BKK would not allow this, IE entering the kingdom, without a definitive ticket to say you are leaving?

Answer summary

The post discusses the specifics of entering Thailand on a visa waiver for a longer stay (6-8 weeks) without a confirmed return ticket. The user outlines their previous travel experiences where they had return flights booked. The comments provide insights emphasizing that the main concern might be airline requirements for proof of onward travel rather than Thai immigration policies. It is suggested that securing an onward ticket to another country is advisable before leaving the UK to avoid issues with airlines.

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Tony ********

You don't need a return flight to the UK, just to the next country

2 years ago

Gethin *******

If you have any problems it will be with your airline when you check in.

I would book your ticket to your next country of travel before you leave UK then all travel after you can book to suit yourselves.

2 years ago

Graham *******

@Gethin ******

So book the Vietnam trip flight, and then we have a departure ticket from Thailand, and the Bali trip, time/cost dependant can be booked later, or even in country..... good shout👍

James ********

correct ✅

Gethin *******

Yes you only need an onward ticket out of Thailand. What you do after that your airline won’t care about.

2 years ago

Wolf ******

No problem to plan like that.

With any abusive Thaïland-stay, you will have no issue with immigration.

Only issue are the airline companies.

Normally they want to see a ticket you leave within 60 day Thaïland.

Check this before and enjoy your trip 🙏

2 years ago