Do I have to book the exact flight I stated in my visa application for Thailand?

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⚠️ Help please - applying from Ireland w/ London embassy and within 45 minutes of application being sent in I have received request for proof of my flight to Thailand.

I was delayed in applying initially and my course documents said 9th August, so that’s what I entered into application.

I now have to book the exact flight that I said in my application?

Can I book a different/later flight? Or should I book this one and cancel if not able to fly so soon? 😞

Thanks!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user received a request for proof of their flight to Thailand shortly after submitting a visa application. They initially indicated a flight that would arrive before their course start date, but are now unsure whether they must book that exact flight or if they can opt for a different one. Community members suggest booking a flexible or refundable ticket to meet visa requirements, emphasizing that it’s important to show proof of arrival before the course begins, rather than being tied to the originally stated flight.

Adam ******** · Answer

2 options - book the exact flight with a flexible ticket so you can move the date or book another flight.

I do not think you need to book the exact flight but you do need to show you are arriving before your course starts - this is probably what they want evidence for since it’s very soon

John ********** · Answer

Given your course starts in 9 days it would seem reasonable that you already have a flight booked to arrive in time for your course. If you supply the ticket they will likely process your application quickly

Jon ******** · Answer

I had the same request from London, workation,dtv. The only request I had and approved after I sent the pdf ..

Callum ******* · Answer

Wow they've obviously ramped up that requirement, when I did it in HCMC they only asked for the flight number, as others have said don't mess around just book a refundable flight and jobs a good en

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

So for the ticket, I booked a different date than what I put on the application, but I also didn’t have anything sent back but what I did was I bought a ticket on Emirates that’s fully refundable because they is always giving me a refund within like a week, and with the application I gave them the Emirates booking and when I got the visa, I canceled the Emirates ticket got the full refund and then I bought a cheap ticket on Singapore airlines because I was not actually sure when I was gonna come.

Bipin ******* · Answer

Please book a fully refundable ticket which may cost more but still be better than losing it all in case Visa doesn’t come in time. You don’t need a round trip ticket for DTV

John ******* · Answer

Since you state your course starts next week, they will want to see a ticket that arrives before the start date.  However, it is also a little suspect that you just applied 45 minutes earlier but your departure details are already wrong.

Ray **** · Answer

Make sure to book a round trip for 6 months to Thailand

Wannikea ********* · Answer

No it doesn't have to be your initially intended flight or date. I would definitely get a flight that corresponds to you starting your soft power course on time.

Do I have to book the exact flight I stated in my visa application for Thailand?

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