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Can we book our exit flight before the 60-day visa exemption ends and extend to 90 days in Thailand?
Apr 10, 2026
20 days ago
JoyfulPome***********
ORIGINAL POSTERHello, We are going to Thailand in MAY and we belong to the visa exempt countries (Philippines & UK) so we have 60days visa. My question is, can we book our exit flight before 60days? and extend our visa to 90days and reschedule our ticket? We want to make sure we are doing it right. Thank you so much in advance.
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The original poster (OP) is seeking advice on whether they can book their exit flight before their 60-day visa exempt stay in Thailand ends, and whether they can extend their stay to 90 days. The community responses suggest that booking an exit flight before the visa expires is generally acceptable, but it's recommended to apply for the extension upon arrival. Extensions for visa-exempt entries can typically be granted up to an additional 30 days, allowing a maximum stay of 90 days. Some comments caution about potential scrutiny from airlines and immigration authorities regarding proof of onward travel.
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Bent *************
The 60 days will be cut down to 30 days soon.
Greg ***********
it depends on the airline if you get asked for the onward travel proof within the 60 days admitted stay you will get stamped in. Thai Immigration normally does not ask. Only if you have an extensive visa-exempt or touristic entry stamp history in your passports, they can ask you for the famous three proofs (onward travel, accommodation, cash equivalent of 20,000 THB)
Magnus *********************
Yes, your exit is before and then extend stay, you can rebook your ticket before that extension since you only need the initial ticket at entry date.
Succ*****
You literally say "visa exempt" and one breath later call it a visa. Which is it? Are you exempt, or need a visa?
Peter *********
It shouldn’t be a problem yet I would get the extension before you change your flight. You ca apply for the extension as soon as you get here. I was here for 2 weeks and was approved for the 30 ext
Peter **********
Peter Barbano How can one extend if one has not entered?
Peter *********
Peter H Bates after you enter you can extend right away
Bob **********
Peter Barbano depends on what immigration office you use Jomtien is last 7 days
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ORIGINAL POSTERPeter Barbano do you have ypur exit flight before you enter thailand?
Peter **********
JoyfulPomegranate6770 Yes….one can be refused entry if unable to show outbound ticket scheduled within the initial 60 days ( initial ‘visa exempt’ duration).
Peter *********
JoyfulPomegranate6770 yes
And it was changeable. I wasn’t asked for anything at immigration upon entering
And it was changeable. I wasn’t asked for anything at immigration upon entering
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Kenneth *******
Why ask hear there all experts. Go onto E visa ask the question tell them the dates 📅 all done ✔️
Tony *********
I've booked for 90 day flights during the scamdemic and all times nothing was said
Kenneth *******
Tony Cabello you get Non O visa 90 days otherwise no
Tony *********
Kenneth Owens no.... everytime its been Visa exemption
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JoyfulPome***********
ORIGINAL POSTERTony Cabello that’s amazing but we are too scared to try. It’s not always working for everyone ☹️
Tony *********
JoyfulPomegranate6770 probably in this current climate it is risky
Roger **********
JoyfulPomegranate6770 during that time the requirements were eased a little because many countries were closed and flights limited.
Graham ******
JoyfulPomegranate6770 exactly, not everyone is asked but many are especially now with the increased scrutiny
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Ulrik *************
Visa Exemption require a booked trip out of Thailand. A bus trip is ok. Apply for a Visa instead.
Martyn *******
If you purchase a flexible option ticket very do able
JoyfulPome***********
ORIGINAL POSTERMartyn James which country would you recommend to book for cheaper price?
Martyn *******
Just depends on you’re taste and budget. Vietnam is less expensive and worthwhile but my preference is Singapore, plenty to see in one week but more expensive
JoyfulPome***********
ORIGINAL POSTERMartyn James how many days do we have to stay outside thailand before we can come back again?
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Simon *******
It also depends on how many times you have arrived on a visa exemption, if its your 1st or second time you will not have a problem
JoyfulPome***********
ORIGINAL POSTERSimon Adams his first time, and my second time, i just stayed 4days last year.
Simon *******
JoyfulPomegranate6770 no problem for a 60 visa exemption
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John **********
Visa exempt = no visa at all.
Yes you can do that
Yes you can do that
Peter **********
Colin *********
Peter H Bates do you know what the word "Exempt" means? One word that could replace it is "excused", so Visa Exempt means being excused from the need for purchase a Visa 🙄
John **********
@Peter *********
it is not a visa, it's just an entry stamp in your passportReply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
hello, thank you so much, can you recommend us which county is best to book (cheap) for exit . And how many days do we have to stay outside Thailand? Before coming back?JoyfulPome***********
ORIGINAL POSTERJoyfulPomegranate6770
If we book exit flight before 60days expires and decided to extend. We still need to exit after 90days right?
So we need to rebook our ticket (before 60days) to before our 90days stay? Is that correct? we still need to exit after 90days.
If we book exit flight before 60days expires and decided to extend. We still need to exit after 90days right?
So we need to rebook our ticket (before 60days) to before our 90days stay? Is that correct? we still need to exit after 90days.
Nay ********
JoyfulPomegranate6770 Yes. If you have stayed 60 days and applied for 30-day visa extension, you will have to exit on the Day 90. So, in total, you are allowed to stay in Thailand for 90 days maximum and you must exit the country on the Day 90
JoyfulPome***********
ORIGINAL POSTERNay McLegh can we ask for recommendation which country is best to book, cheap and how many days do have to stay outside of thailand before we can enter again?
John **********
JoyfulPomegranate6770 yes, 90 days is the absolute maximum stay for a visa exempt entry. 60 days on entry plus one 30 day extension
JoyfulPome***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
thank you so much 🙏🏻Ken **********
JoyfulPomegranate6770 you can enter on 60 day visa exempt, extend for another 30 days when you are 30 days or more thru your 60 day visa exempt.
If you want to stay longer then you either leave and come back or do a border run out and back on same day. You will then be stamped in for another 60 days.
I book my flights when nearing the end of my stay.
If you want to stay longer then you either leave and come back or do a border run out and back on same day. You will then be stamped in for another 60 days.
I book my flights when nearing the end of my stay.
JoyfulPome***********
ORIGINAL POSTERKen Williams can we book exit ticket inside thailand? Or need to book before entering?
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John **********
JoyfulPomegranate6770 so the story has changed? You no longer want to stay just 90 days? If you only want to stay 90 days and then leave then you just get the additional 30 days at an immigration office inside Thailand. If your looking to spend 90 days then leave and shortly thereafter return then you might get away with that a couple of times but will soon run into issues
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Paul **********
Just book the trip and say you're going to extend for 30 days.
Doug ********
Paul Franklin not all airlines accept that
Paul **********
Doug Powell bull, you can easily explain you situation.
Doug ********
Paul Franklin...don't tell me.it's bull...I have worked for airlines, and yes you can explain ,obviously,but they don't have to accept your explanation. Tell.me, who makes the decision,who has the control, you ...lol....no ...the airline, is people like you that are fortunate many times,tell every one how it's fine, then, one day if you get refused boarding,and the work don't care about your explanation, YOU will be the one saying it's all unfair, boo hooo...
Doug ********
Paul Franklin.you can explain,but the airline is responsible to make sure you have proof of leaving within 60 days. End.of that's the rule, if immigration refuse entry then the airline is responsible to get you back to where you came from at their expense of you can't pay. So explain all you like,maybe they allow you, maybe not. Spend 3 us dollar's and save the worry.but as they say, up to.you
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Anthony **********
That will depend on your airline.
Peter **********
Anthony Mcdonald Why? Read the OP….”CAN we book”…..Not ….”we HAVE book”….
Greg ***********
Peter H Bates it depends on the airline if they get asked for the onward travel proof within the 60 days they will get stamped in
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