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Do I need a return or onward ticket when entering Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa?

Thai Visa 60 Day Tourist Visa Return Ticket Exit Ticket Immigration Requirements Travel Regulations Expat Advice

Oct 31, 2021

4 years ago

Jean-Francois ***********

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Do I need a return ticket/exit ticket with a 60 days tourist visa? Thank you

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When traveling to Thailand on a 60-day tourist visa, it's generally advisable to have a return or onward ticket. While experiences vary among travelers—some report not being asked for one—many recommend securing a ticket to avoid issues with airlines and immigration officials. Airlines often require proof of onward travel to prevent potential costs associated with returning a traveler who is denied entry. It appears some nationalities or specific routes may have different enforcement levels, so having an exit ticket is a prudent choice.

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Danny ******

Checked me once I didn’t have a return ticket, they took me to one side I had to book a return ticket on my phone and show them email confirmation or they said they would of sent me back to London🤣 bit stressful as the confirmation email took 2 hours to come😳

4 years ago

Jo **********

technically YES,but it’s rarely checked

4 years ago

Owen ********

@Jo *********

Was checked 3 months ago when we applied for COE. I wouldn't risk in current light

4 years ago

Jo **********

@Owen *******

i agree this time I bought a return

4 years ago

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Jo **********

Oliver ******

Nope I didn't

5 years ago

Bä ****

Here are some good options...Read option #7...

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5 years ago

Leslie *******

5 years ago

Tammy ************

Yes

5 years ago

Jeremy ********

Yes you do however it doesn’t have to be to your country of residence…

5 years ago

Cambodia **************

Yes

5 years ago

Alessandro **********

Dunno about now, but 6 or 7 years ago Qatar and Etihad always asked for a return flight at check-in. Buying a low cost flight to Siem Reap or Vientiane on the fly usually did the trick. Never been asked for a return flight with a Non-O instead

5 years ago

Craig *******

Also if the airline were to deny you boarding, you simply buy a fully refundable ticket right on the spot, and cancel once you pass through thai immigration

5 years ago

Craig *******

It depends on the country, in Canada you don't need it. And even though there is now a centralised visa website, I believe individual countries are still processing their own applicants as before.

5 years ago

Claudia **********

Three day’s ago my german friend arrived on 60 day TV one way ticket. No problem at all

5 years ago

Steve *******

Yep. Return or onward travel.

4 years ago

Tony *******

For sure you should have one. It’s not immigration that you need to worry about. It’s the airline not letting you board. An exit ticket anywhere is fine.

4 years ago

Michael ********

In Theory yes unsure yet if the Thailand pass will require those details to be entered.

But airlines can also stop you as they are liable for costs of returning you if immigration officer denies you entry.

4 years ago

Jean-Francois ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Would an exit ticket to a neighbor country work. Like a one way to KL?

4 years ago

Bryn ********

@Jean-Francois **********

Check to see if you can cancel a ticket. Buy just before your flight. Cancel after getting through Customs.

5 years ago

Garrett ***********

@Jean-F*******

yes

4 years ago

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Garrett ***********

Yes

4 years ago

James ********

Some yes. Some no. I’ve done both

4 years ago

Jonas *************

It is a requirement of exempt entry. For visas I am not sure but if you can find a cheap one it's a good way to make sure that you don't get any troubles.

I think there is a website which has the country entry information and the requirement for onward tickets. . In principle your airline should be able to answer this question.

5 years ago

Jean-Francois ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I have been over 10 times in the last 10 years. My last trip was in february 2020 and the immigration officer asked for proof of my return. Other than that I was never asked for it.

4 years ago

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