Can LTR visa holders book one-way flights to Bangkok without a return ticket?

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May 5, 2023

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

For LTR visa holders, can you book one way flights to BKK once you have the LTR visa and not worry about having to show a return flight? Do they give you any troubles at immigration desk?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, LTR visa holders can book one-way flights to Bangkok without a return ticket. While immigration officers might not be fully familiar with LTR visas, travelers have reported no issues when flying into Bangkok on a one-way ticket. If questioned by airline staff, presenting the LTR visa approval should suffice.

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Todd *********

You should have no issues. If your airline gives you any grief about boarding without, show them the approval from LTR

2 years ago

James *********

I flew in on a one way ticket using visa exemption with expectation to collect LTR visa stamp in BKK this coming Monday. Neither my airline (Emirates) or BKK Immigration asked for evidence of onward journey.

2 years ago

Koj***

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@James ********

what's a visa exemption and how did you get it?

2 years ago

James *********

@Ray ****

visa exemption is the automatic entitlement to stay in the Kingdom. For most western countries it's 30 days. Many people are entitled to 30 days with no visa. Pretty sure that's true for Canada.

2 years ago

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James *********

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

Yes, one way is fine. But the immigration officers barely know what an LTR is so don't expect the airline staff to know. You may have to argue a bit.

2 years ago

Koj***

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@Brandon ***********

thanks-- interestingly, when I went through immigration going into BKK just this week, they had in their digital sign that you should be prepared to show Boarding pass, Passport, and evisa paper so hopefully they've updated the process 🙏

2 years ago

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

@Ray ****

the evisa isn't the issue it's the LTR. They don't know what it is or how to handle it. I've entered the country twice now with LTR in my passport and it's never been faster than 15 minutes

2 years ago

Nigel ********

@Brandon ***********

, agree, I've returned 3 times since I got the LTR. Checkin at Addis last week staff thought it was a forgery! Each time at immigration there was a curious look, called superiors. But never has a problem.

2 years ago

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

@Nigel *******

my last trip took forever to check in in Japan. They kept asking question after question and asked me if I had Thai money etc. 🤦🏻‍♂️

2 years ago

Koj***

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@Brandon ***********

immigration in Japan? Did you have to use LTR E-VISA in this situation?

2 years ago

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

@Ray ****