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Can I use an onward ticket to satisfy entry requirements if my UK tourist visa isn't approved?
Has anybody used onward ticket to book a return flight, if my UK tourist visa don't come through and I have booked my flights for the 60 days, I need to show I will return within 30 days, to be able to fly over there and once over there I can go to the immigration and get my extension
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around using an onward ticket to demonstrate intent to leave Thailand, particularly if a tourist visa is pending approval. Many participants shared personal experiences, confirming that an onward ticket can be accepted by airlines and Thai immigration. Several alternatives were suggested, such as purchasing affordable bus tickets to neighboring countries like Laos, and seeking a visa extension at the local embassy for longer stays. The consensus indicates that a genuine travel itinerary may suffice in lieu of a return ticket.
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James **********
phone the airline and explain your situation.
Peter *******
Koop een bus ticket van Chiang May naar Laos kost tussen de €4 en €7
Steve *********
You can get an extended visa by going to the Thai embassy in whatever country you are in and ask for a visa for the term of your return flight.
David ********
I got told if I have an itinerary where im leaving the country it should be sufficient. I'm applying for a METV and at 60 days ill be travelling to Padang Besar by train. You can't book as it's a buy at station ticket.
Ralph *******
I have used this and the airline accepted it. Now I get a bus or train ticket to Laos as that’s a genuine ticket. I think the 60 day tourist visa is an easier way to do it. All online. No need to spend hours at an immigration office.
Ralph *******
I have used this and the airline accepted it. Now I get a bus or train ticket to Laos as that’s a genuine ticket.
I think the 60 day tourist visa is an easier way to do it. All online. No need to spend hours at an immigration office.
I think the 60 day tourist visa is an easier way to do it. All online. No need to spend hours at an immigration office.
Anthony **********
You could try booking a Nong Khai to Vientiane bus ticket for before your initial 30 days are up , it only costs a few dollars . You don't even have to take the trip , just apply for your extension once in Thailand .
Garry *********
OPwould the airline be happy with this
Anthony **********
@Garry ********
you would need to check that with your airline beforehand , but it should not be a problem . But as I said , check first.Lu **********
I have never been asked to show my return ticket
Lu **********
I have never been asked to show my return ticket
Garry *********
OPwho did you fly with
Lu **********
@Garry ********
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Lu **********
@Garry ********
never happened to me .Lu **********
@Garry ********
and EmiratesRalph *******
Lu Woodhams Emirates has asked me to see proof of onward travel.
Lu **********
@Garry ********
Qatar, and my son Japan airwaysGarry *********
OPyes Ime flying with Qatar but if they stop me boarding the plane because i don't have return flight within 30 days i will not be very happy
Phil ********
I've seen a couple of posts where people say they have been pulled up by both the airline and Immigration using that sort of ticket. I have no idea how true those posts were but I would be buying a real ticket that can be cancelled and a refund issued. Yes, they cost more but you get it back so the cost is really zero but check the conditions and comply.
Stefan ******
Show them the booked ticket and explain, you'll get an extention...
Phil ********
@Stefan *****
He needs to get in first.
Stefan ******
Phil Wilson where he applies for visa now, not in Thailand
Phil ********
@Stefan *****
He's applied for a visa but is worried it might not arrive before he flies.
Lindsay ***********************
Yes used it and it worked beautifully.
Josephine ********
Ok
Dean **********
Get an onward travel document only £15 I used it last year take 5 minutes online to fill out can only use it for 48 hours then it runs out!
Garry *********
OPDean Sharples
Yes I will do this if it comes to it did they want to see proof of your ticket
Yes I will do this if it comes to it did they want to see proof of your ticket
Dean **********
@Garry ********
yes emirates asked to see it when I was flying out it’s last for 48 hours so just do it the night before you fly
Phil ******
Yes
@Garry ********
Ronnie ********
I'll get a visa I im can get the robot thing correct ffs 😆
Alan *****
Ronnie Jasper that’s a pain in the arse🙄🙄🙄
Peter ********
Alan Bow it’s really not. You can apply for it online. They ask 8 things. You’ll provide that. Cost you about 30 minutes and then you pay 30 pounds. And wait for the visa come in to your email
Ronnie ********
Peter Slaman can't get on site mate
Ronnie ********
Alan Bow mate i dont know what to do il keep trying but il have to buy a ticket out before my 30 data are up
Ronnie ********
Im in the same can't get on to thai visa site ,I've got tickets for 56 day but airlines havent said I can't board and I've never been asked before
Peter ********
Ronnie Jasper
Apply for a 60 day tourist visa. Here is the official website.
Apply for a 60 day tourist visa. Here is the official website.
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Alan *****
Ronnie Jasper some airline staff check & some don’t it all depends on the staff, but someone on here last week said. As long as you had a return flight you’ll be ok
Astrid **********
Alan Bow not with Air Canada …!
Ronnie ********
Alan Bow cool cheers. Still cant get on visa site tho lol
Betty *********
Ronnie, to make sure youre applying to the exact online site, go on your local Thai Embassy website!!! Also dont forget to do the TDAC before just leaving . Address also on Thai Embassy website.
Betty *********
Ronnie Jasper whete are you applying ?
Ronny *********
If you only want to go for 60 days you do not need a visa, you go with the visa exempt method that grants you 30 days, and than before the 30 days are over you go the local immigration office to extend it for another 30 days
Astrid **********
Ronny Liekens my airline will not let me board if I don’t have proof of either the single entry visa or ongoing travel before the 30 days visa free entry.
I am going for 59 days .
Double check with the airplane you are flying with.
Mine is AirCanada from Vancouver to Bangkok.
I am going for 59 days .
Double check with the airplane you are flying with.
Mine is AirCanada from Vancouver to Bangkok.
Phil ********
Ronny Liekens Yes he does need a visa if he doesn't buy an ticket out that's within his 30 days exempt stay. Extensions are not guaranteed - they are at the discretion of the officer on the day - neither his airline or the I.O. on entry will accept a date after his exempt entry expires.
Garry *********
OPyes but i still have to show the airline that Ime retuning in 30 days even though i am going to get the extension ,then you need to book that flight ,or change your existing flight
Thaimer ******
@Garry ********
they rarely ask that. It’s not always.Even if they do ask book cheapest possible ticket from Thailand to any neighboring country. Any random cheapest flight that you’ll never use
Ronny *********
Okay some airlines are getting tougher, so you book a fully refundable or flexible exit ticket within the first 30 days. or buy a cheap short flight ticket that you are not going to use, so your airline let you fly and you can prolong the visa exempt
Peter ********
Ronny Liekens
Or just apply for a tourist visa online. Easy and cheap.
Or just apply for a tourist visa online. Easy and cheap.
Heather *******
@Garry ********
check with your airline. I'm in a similar situation and Emirates have told me I can't board without either a 60 day visa OR a flight out of Thailand within the first 30 days..I'd then have to go to immigration to get a 30 day extension. You don't have to use the flight out of Thailand,but have to show at check-in that I have intentions of leaving Thailand via air. So please check with your airlineGarry *********
OPRonny Liekens
Michael *****************************
I have,…2 weeks ago,…for my METV,…no problem
Anthony Mcdonald
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