Can I show a return ticket for after 6 months when entering Thailand on a SE tourist visa?

SE Tourist Visa Visa Extensions Immigration Return Ticket Policy Thai Consulate Multi Entry Tourist Visa

Dec 17, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Going to get a SE tourist visa planning on staying 6 months (obviously going to have to get extensions and renew it) my question is when i first arrive am I ok to show my return ticket which will be after 6 months as my visa at the time won't be for 6 months?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the concerns of showing a return ticket for a six-month stay in Thailand on a Single Entry tourist visa. It highlights that acceptance may depend on the airline and suggests that typically, Thai Immigration may not question travelers with a history of visiting Thailand unless they have stayed long-term on consecutive tourist visas. Additionally, there is a suggestion to consider applying for a multiple entry tourist visa to avoid the need for extensions.

Tod *********

Unless you have an extensive history of LIVING in thailand on back-2-back tourist visas or visa exempt entries you're highly unlikely to be questioned when stamping into the country.

You'll have more problems from the thai consulate getting a single entry tourist with onward travel so far past what you can get stamped in for.

IF you get the visa from the thai consulate AND you manage to check in with your airline, you won't have a problem once you get here

6 years ago

Tod *********

@Nathan ******

that totally depends on the consulate you're getting the visa from . Like I said you most likely won't be questioned at all when you stamp in.

6 years ago

Nathan *******

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@Tod ********

do you think it would be best to get a cheap ticket to a bordering country just to show onward travel instead of showing my return ticket as onward travel?

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Nathan *******

Mark *******

If you know you're staying for 6 months, why not apply for the multi entry 6 month tourist visa... no extensions required.

6 years ago

Mark *******

Depends on the consulate.

6 years ago

Steven *********

@Nathan ******

5K, but still a ridiculous amount

6 years ago

Robert *******

Even the 6 months valid Multiple Entry Tourist Visa gives you only 60 days of stay inside Thailand, than you can do a border run, stamp out, in/out neighbor country and stamp in Thailand for another 60 days of stay.

6 years ago

Nathan *******

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@Mark ******

don't you need something like £8000 in the bank for that?

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Robert *******

That totally depends on your airline company. No issue for Thai Immigration.

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