Can you enter Thailand on a one-way ticket and then extend your stay for another 30 days?

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Hi 
can you get into thailand on a one way ticket ( 30 days ) and then extend for  30 days more and then buy return ticket in Thailand

Ask Thailand · Answer

Yes, you can enter Thailand on a one-way ticket for 30 days and then apply for a 30-day extension. However, airlines may require proof of onward travel before departure, as they are concerned about potential fines if you are not allowed entry. Some travelers suggest booking a low-cost onward ticket or a bus ticket to another country as proof. While immigration rarely questions this due to the possibility of extensions, it's advisable to be cautious and check with your airline regarding their specific policies.

Heather ******* · Answer

Yes have done that 5 times already

Klee ************** · Answer

Yes I’ve done it for 25 years no issues, but the airline might ask for a return ticket, that’s where the problem can arise , then you buy a throwaway ticket onwardticket.com￼

Andrew *********** · Answer

Yes

Alma *************** · Answer

I  came in with no return ticket..no questions asked..i just extend before 30 days then do a border run for another 30 days, they fly out to come back with a 60 days visa from the Thai consulate abroad

Johnny ********* · Answer

thank you all for input

Bart ************** · Answer

Anything is possible. But as you know, proof of onward travel is required, so they may check you for it. You should at least have a Plan B (something you could instantly book, should you get checked).

John ******* · Answer

I have always book and purchase an onward or return ticket for 60 days and enter visa exempt 30 days and never been questioned by airline or immigration in 30 years of visiting Thailand or anywhere in sth East Asia never had an issue getting extension of stay not saying being questioned can't happen but never happened to me as yet touch wood

Peter ******* · Answer

Buy a return ticket for 60 days (I did) I’m from the UK and flew with Qatar

Chris ****** · Answer

Book a bus ticket from nong khai to Vientiane only £12 that's what I did it's your proof of onward travel

Stuart ********* · Answer

In theory immigration could ask to see onward travel within the days allowed via your entry method but they rarely would as they know you can get an extension.

However your airline may be the stumbling block. Some may insist on an onward ticket out of Thailand within the number of days allowed because extensions are “not guaranteed” and therefore could be liable for a fine if you are not allowed entry for whatever reason. Some don’t seem to care. Others do. Ask them for their policy.

Graham ****** · Answer

Your airline may not let you travel without proof of onward travel within 30 days, check with them.

Can you enter Thailand on a one-way ticket and then extend your stay for another 30 days?

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