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Can I purchase a refundable plane ticket for the 60-day tourist e-visa in Thailand?

Nov 3, 2021
4 years ago
Garry ******
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So the 60 day tourist e-visa requires you to buy a plane ticket first. If we'll undecided on our departure date, can we buy a refundable plane ticket, refund it and buy our ticket when we'll ready?
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The 60-day tourist e-visa for Thailand typically requires proof of travel, but you can submit expected travel plans instead of a confirmed flight ticket. It's acceptable to buy a refundable plane ticket if you're undecided on your departure date and refund it later. Keep in mind the visa is valid for use within 90 days once issued.
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Steve *******
No it doesnt. Just put in the date you expect to travel.
Tony *******
Once you get the visa you can go anytime you want within 90 days.
Garry ******
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thanks!
Brandon ************
Why apply for the Visa before you've even settled on your plans? The new evisas only take a few days to issue (if you're in one of the countries using the system)
Patcharee ***********
@Brandon ***********
not really depends to consulate my husband applied for visa a week already still on processing
Garrett ***********
Of course you can buy a refundable ticket. You also shouldn't need a plane ticket, just upload your expected travel plans, the US embassies accept a screenshot of the flight you want to take.
Garry ******
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@Garrett **********
I'm on the E-visa site and it asks for a travel booking confirmation. I'm assuming that means it needs to be paid for
Garry ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
So they don't actually require it?
Garrett ***********
@Ga***
Not for a tourist visa from a Thai embassy in the US. Put a booking page of a flight you think you'll take, that's enough.
Garrett ***********
@Ga***
They've always asked for it.
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