Can I use an onward flight ticket for my Visa on Arrival in Thailand and apply for a 60-day tourist visa from Kuala Lumpur?

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January 20, 2024

8 months ago

Peter *******

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Dear Members,

I like to come in Bangkok and have Visa on Arrival. For this visa I need return tickect. I am saying Return ticket, because mostly it is used this word in entry requirements, but sometimes it is used also Onward ticket. I know that the point is to prove that I will go out from Thailand within 15 days. 

Anyway, my question is following. I want to come in next days from Abu Dhabi in Bangkok and after 14 days fly to Kuala Lumpur? Is this option fine for getting Visa on Arrival? I will have a ticket from BKK to KL. Who will check my return/onward ticket? Airline company in Abu Dhabi or immigration officer in BKK airport? 

Second question. After using two weeks Visa on Arrival, I like to apply in Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur for 60 days Tourist Visa. Is this fine? Should I wait few days in Kuala Lumpur before applying at the embassy or I can do the application almost day or two after arrival in KL? 

It will be my first and second time going in Thailand.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquires about the Visa on Arrival requirements for Thailand, specifically regarding the need for a return or onward ticket and the process for applying for a 60-day tourist visa at the Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur after their stay in Bangkok. Community members clarify that an onward ticket is necessary, not a return ticket, and discuss who checks it. They also mention that the Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur requires an appointment for the visa application.

Dennis *********

thats fine for onward ticket, but I recall you might need to be in your home country to apply for that visa. might be better off coming back same way, visa in arrival find a well know visa agent and get 30 day extension, or do it yourself.

8 months ago

Ruth *******

Either could ask to see your onward ticket. The reason the airline asks is BECAUSE immigration could ask and if you didn’t have it your return trip cost would be on them. Beyond that, what Stuart said :-). You can go in right away, but have an appointment and your files obviously ready.

8 months ago

Stuart *********

KL embassy requires an appointment to apply for any visa. You won’t get in the gate without one. Go to their website book an appointment and print off the list of requirements for the visa type you are applying for. Tick each box when you have that requirement. You won’t get in the gate without a completed sheet either.

8 months ago

Peter *******

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@Stuart ********

Thank you. I already check their web site about things that you mention. Of course, I will go with all documents ready.

8 months ago

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Peter *******

Dave ******

Who will check your onward travel? In my experience, the airline flying you to Thailand, and possibly Thai immigration.

Regarding your application for a 60-day tourist visa, you should check with that embassy about what they need and how long it takes: there's a lot of variation between embassies.

8 months ago

Phil ******

@Dave *****

some Airlines do. In fact Singapore Airlines want my documents when I fly Wednesday. I'm staying 3 months

8 months ago

Dave ******

@Phil *****

yes, airlines do because if Thailand wants to deny anyone entry they'll be looking at the airline that flew them in to take them out again.

8 months ago

Phil ******

@Dave *****

I know Dave. Did before for 2 months. Its because entering with no visa. Ie visa exempt.

8 months ago

Dave ******

@Phil *****

back in the day I could get away with waving an Expedia itinerary around, or booking and then cancelling within 24 hours. I've not tried ticket rental but people say it works.

Cheers, 😊

8 months ago

Phil ******

@Dave *****

yeh its now changed. Auto checkin is enabled for my flight back up not for my flight over as they wish to look at my documents. So got a flight out to Cambodia within 30 days to show them

8 months ago

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Phil ******

Brandon ************

Return travel isn't required for anything. It's onward travel that you need (just proof of leaving Thailand)

8 months ago

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Brandon ************

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