Do I need a return flight to the UK to obtain my Coe from the uk thank you 
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To obtain a Certificate of Entry (COE) for Thailand, whether you need a return flight to the UK depends on your visa type. Generally, tourists or those entering under visa exemption will require proof of onward travel, which doesn't have to be a return ticket, just a ticket to a destination outside of Thailand. For long-term visas, such as the Non-O or Non-B, a return or onward flight may not be necessary. It is essential to check the specific requirements with your consulate, as these can vary.
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Before Covid, it was a requirement in theory but rarely enforced. These days I have heard it's possible to get a very cheap (or refundable) flight to somewhere like Singapore that they'll accept.
Chulala **********
Yes need
Neil **********
If your on a tourist visa yes
Tod *********
No matter how long you "think" you're going to stay
, As a general rule IF you're gonna get a single entry tourist visa from the thai consulate in your country before you come here you're going to need proof of onward travel within the time you'll be stamped in for so you can get your Certificate of Entry approved. SO on a tourist visa you're gonna be onward travel within 60 day.
It is consulate specific so check the requirements at your consulate when you apply for the tourist visa.
i got told they only look at your incoming flight from the thai consulate in Sydney when I was in there for your COE. As I came on a Tr60 and had a return flight for 90 days as I knew I was extending the 30 days . Nothing was said
Could be consulate specific OR something they only do on a tourist visa entry. I'll change my post to reflect that they should check with their consulate when they apply.
Doesnt have to be a return second flight can be an onward ticket.
Dave ***********
It depends on what visa type you are entering on. For tourist or visa exempt generally an onward ticket (doesn’t have to be return ticket) is required.
for TR yes you should have an onward or return ticket- apart from COE, airline may well ask to see this when departing UK. In current times most airlines are flexible with changing return dates if you have a definite plan to return to UK in 2-3-4 months.
personally I would book a return within the 60 days tr period - but ensure you are allowed at least 1 change of return date for free which most airlines are allowing at the moment.