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Can I Show a 60-Day Return Ticket When Planning to Extend My 30-Day Visa on Arrival in Thailand?

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One quick question, I am hoping to get a 30 day visa on arrival on a Swedish passport, planning to extend 30 days more once in Thailand -- upon arrival at the airport can I show a return ticket in 60 days or must it be 30 days even if I plan to extend? Thank you!

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The user inquired about whether they could present a return ticket for 60 days when arriving in Thailand on a Swedish passport with a visa exempt entry (30 days) that they plan to extend. It was clarified that they will receive a visa exempt entry and can extend it for an additional 30 days. However, it's important to check with the airline regarding their policies, as they might not allow boarding without a return ticket showing departure within the initial 30 days.

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I had a 60 day tourist visa last year , with the intention of getting the extention (which I did). The airline wouldn’t let me board. No matter who I explained it too. So I bought a cheap AirAsia ticket at the boarding gate showing my departure at day 59 - it worked and I boarded

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Tod *********

Tod *********

that was the policy of the airline that brought you here, NOT the immigration policy ;)

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Oriol ********

Oriol ********

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thank you, that was very helpful!

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James ********

James ********

@Steve ********

has given you a very good and correct answer. Enjoy your trip to Thailand😉

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Steve *********

Steve *********

You won't get a "visa on arrival", you'll get a "visa exempt" entry which you can (for a fee) extend for another 30 days.

Thai immigration will know that you can extend. Be sure to also have your hotel booking and 20,000 baht (or equivalent) in CASH.

The issue will be with your airline accepting you for travel with a return ticket outside the 30 day window. Check with them that they're aware that extensions are commonplace.

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James ********

@Steve ********

thank you for your correct answer 😉

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