Answered4 years ago
Can I get a 90-day return ticket with a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand?
My 30 day extension on my 60 day TV has cost me 15000 baht, the cost of changing my original return ticket to cover my extension was 13000 baht.
I normally expect around 5000-6000 baht, but it appears I have picked a busy passenger flight that's the reason given.
Correct me if I am wrong but you can't buy a 90 day return on a 60 day TV, due to having to submit flight confirmation and days staying in Thailand on the visa application.
I normally expect around 5000-6000 baht, but it appears I have picked a busy passenger flight that's the reason given.
Correct me if I am wrong but you can't buy a 90 day return on a 60 day TV, due to having to submit flight confirmation and days staying in Thailand on the visa application.
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around the regulations and practices for obtaining a tourist visa (TV) in Thailand, specifically whether one can purchase a 90-day return ticket when holding a 60-day visa. Several participants share experiences and tips regarding proof of onward travel, mentioning that while some embassies might require a return flight, others accept alternative proof, such as onward bus or train tickets. Suggestions include purchasing cheap onward tickets and experiences with 30-day extensions. It's emphasized that it is unnecessary to have a return flight booked prior to visa application, as most embassies only require proof of leaving Thailand.
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Dan *******
You don’t need to show return flight when you apply for the visa and they never ask for it at immigration if you have a tourist visa.
Simon **********
I could well be wrong, but I thought you didn’t have to buy a ticket before getting the visa? What happens if they decline your visa? I thought they actually advised you on the website not to purchase a ticket?
Ronald *********
OP@Simon *********
They ask for confirmation of flight details, on the e visa application.
Dale *********
If a 90 day stay is likely for most on that Visa....why not simply sell a 90 day visa to begin with. Saves farting around with fake onward tickets & visits to an immigration office.
Pat *********
Just done our visas in london. Flight shows 88 days and visa applied for is 60 days. Never have we had an issue with this since 2001. Even during covid and quarantine when we had to jump through hoops there was never a problem. But I do have a fair bit of money in my bank accounts.
Ronald *********
OPPat Gibbons
How many days staying in Thailand did you put on your e visa application.
How many days staying in Thailand did you put on your e visa application.
Ronald *********
OPThanks that's the info I was looking for, regarding days in Thailand and flight detail submitted.
I normally have no problem with the e visa requirements, and usually apply about two months in advance of my trip.
I normally have no problem with the e visa requirements, and usually apply about two months in advance of my trip.
Pat *********
@Ronald ********
88 days. Just apply early as mine took 6 days and partners took 11. Did it online. They want quite a bit of travel info and copies of bank accounts but I didn't even have my partners bank account so I sent one of mine in and it was accepted.Ronald *********
OP@Pat ********
I'll book for 88 next trip,that's my normal duration.
David *********
You could have had your flights 90 days apart and use a temp ticket to satisfy the visa application, cost around £12
Ryan ***********
You should have just rented a ticket for $15
Richard ******
@Ryan **********
How do you do that?Ryan ***********
@Richard *****
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Two different site’s different prices
Mimmo ************
@Richard *****
on Google type "onward ticket"...Richard ******
@Mimmo ***********
Thanks Mimmo
Dimitri ********
I used return flights 5 months later to get a 3 month visa. You should ask the consulate where you apply for a visa about this. The Thai consulate in NL accepted it without problems.
Peter *******
I came here on a TR60 but a return flight of 90 days booked. Just got my extra 30 days now, that’s twice I’ve done this
Mike ********
@Peter ******
that's all you have to do. Another way is leave thailand in 60 days and return and get another 45 day's until March 31 unless they extend that date.Peter *******
@Ronald ********
sent copy of flight details for 90 daysRonald *********
OP@Peter ******
Also number of days to stay in Thailand on the e visaRonald *********
OP@Peter ******
What did you put for flight confirmation, on the e visa application ?
Jamie *************
Safe bet, next time buy a cheap $40 plane ticket to Vietnam or somewhere close, can use that as your proof of leaving.
Patrick ********
@Jamie ************
or get a moody receiptBob **********
Yes you can
Ronald *********
OP@Bob *********
Buy a 90 day return ticket ?Bob **********
@Ronald ********
just get a 90 day return maybe 89 to be safe and avoid overstay there are websites where you can buy a refundable ticket if askedBob **********
@Ronald ********
so you just answered your own questionRonald *********
OP@Bob *********
I buy a 60 day return ticket initially.Bob **********
@Ronald ********
yes who asked you for a return ticketRonald *********
OP@Bob *********
Nobody asked me it is what I always do..Graham ******
Which Embassy or Consulate?
Graham ******
I just put flight details in, not actual tickets, when I've applied
Colleen *********
@Graham *****
me too. In Australia they accepted thatGraham ******
Yes, I book my flights after I get my visa usually
Graham ******
Just flight numbers and dates, not necessarily the flights I subsequently book
Ronald *********
OP@Graham *****
So it is not a printed schedule, just type in individual flight number and dates for 60 days correct.Graham ******
I put <60 days then book my ticket for around 85 days
Ronald *********
OP@Graham *****
What do you put on the e visa application for flight confirmation?Ronald *********
OP@Graham *****
I do same, due to not getting my e ticket 2 weeks before departure.What duration are your flight details for ?
Ronald *********
OP@Graham *****
London UK
Brandon ************
It depends on the embassy as some require proof of leaving Thailand and some do not.
None requires a "return" flight, just proof you are leaving Thailand. Some will accept a cheap bus or train ticket, or a cheap ticket to Singapore or Malaysia. Or Google "onward travel ticket" and you can rent an airplane ticket for like $10.
None requires a "return" flight, just proof you are leaving Thailand. Some will accept a cheap bus or train ticket, or a cheap ticket to Singapore or Malaysia. Or Google "onward travel ticket" and you can rent an airplane ticket for like $10.
Ronald *********
OP@Brandon ***********
I have to buy a return ticket to get back to the UK after 90 days.
Maxim ***********
@Ronald ********
That's factually incorrect. You do NOT need to buy a return ticket to get back to the UK after 90 days. This is not what onward ticket mean.
Frank **********
I think he means that he needs to go back to the UK for normal life reasons, not that he needs this to meet a visa requirement.
Brett **********
@Ronald ********
yes but you could buy your 90 day ticket but still get "onward travel" proof for 60 days so you then don't have to pay to change your original, more expensive flight
Jared **********
@Ronald ********
my last 2 TR60’s I had no issue with a 90 return ticket, this year they wanted a signed letter taking responsibility for any possible overstay expenses. Kind of strange but it worked fine. My 2 priors I had booked cheap flights to KL as my RT was actually over 3 months out which cost me about $40.Ronald *********
OP@Brett *********
I will have to rethink for my next trip.Activity
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