Do I need a return ticket or is a one-way ticket sufficient for Test and Go in Thailand?

Test and Go Thailand visa onward flight Non-O visa visa requirements Thailand immigration rules

March 7, 2022

3 years ago

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For Test and Go need to show return ticket or one way it's fine ? Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

For the Test and Go entry program in Thailand, a return ticket is not mandatory. If you enter on a long-term visa (such as Non-O, Non-OA, or Thailand Elite), you do not need to present an onward ticket. However, if you are entering on a visa-exempt basis or a tourist visa, you must possess a flight out of Thailand within the allowed stay period. Airlines frequently require proof of an onward ticket for boarding, so it's safest to have one, even if immigration doesn’t strictly enforce it at entry.

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Jay *****

3 years ago

Eliza **********

Return

3 years ago

Bobby ********

Elisa González. Wrong. Any onward ticket will suffice for a tourism visa. Does not have to be return

3 years ago

Eliza **********

@Bobby *******

I know

3 years ago

Bobby ********

Elisa González. You said "return" so I pointed out your error

3 years ago

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Bobby ********

Stuart *********

Stock answer as asked many times here.

If you are entering on a long term visa, like a Non O or Non OA or Thailand Elite you do not need an onward flight out from Thailand.

If on a visa exempt entry or tourist visa you need to have a flight ticket out of Thailand within the amount of days that your initial entry allows, regardless that you can get an extension in country. It doesn’t need to be a return ticket, any ticket out of Thailand will suffice.

In theory immigration can deny you entry if you don’t but they rarely ever would, because they know you can get an extension.

Almost always the hang up will be when you try to board your plane. Many airlines will not allow you to board without an onward ticket within the number of days.

Some will let you. Many won’t. You probably don’t want to be the one scrambling to buy an onward ticket at the check in desk. Best option is a changeable ticket, and just change the date when you’re here.

Alternatively you can Google “onward flight ticket” and you’ll find a plethora of companies willing to sell you one for around $10. A real ticket, Phuket to Singapore, would be approx £25/$35 depending on the time of year.

You’ll probably get a number of replies saying “I managed to enter with no problem, therefore you won’t have one either.” Well you won’t find out which way it’ll go until you get to the check in desk.

3 years ago

Yulin ********

@Stuart ********

will you get a visa of 60 days with a return ticket of 30 days? 30 day return ticket was bought for the Thailand pass.

3 years ago

Stuart *********

@Yulin *******

if you apply for a tourist visa then upon entry you’ll get stamped in for 60 days, regardless of whatever return/onward flight you may hold.

3 years ago

Yulin ********

@Stuart ********

thank you very much Stuart!