Answered4 years ago

Do I need a return ticket to enter Thailand for a 30-day stay from Australia?

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Peter ********

asked Oct 29, 2022

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Good morning, coming to Thailand in December by plane from Australia for no more than 30 days, only have a entry flight atm as I’m not sure exactly when leaving. Just wondering if this is a problem now days and are there other requirements still lingering from the covid era? Cheers for any response 🍻

Answer summary

The traveler inquires about the necessity of an onward or return ticket for a 30-day trip to Thailand from Australia, particularly considering any lingering COVID-related requirements. Several commenters suggest that while Thai immigration may be lenient, airlines might still enforce the requirement to present an onward ticket to avoid issues upon check-in. It's recommended to check with the airline for confirmation, and some mention that purchasing a flexible return ticket could be a cost-effective solution.

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Andy **********

Cheaper to get a flexible return than two one way tickets.

4 years ago

Alistair **********

Doubt it will be an issue, a lot of European and North American countries airlines check, but Ive never had to show proof of onward travel before flying from Australia. Including 3 times in the last 12 months (Thai Airways 2x +Jetstar)

4 years ago

Keith ******

@Alistair *********

you are correct you won’t be asked by airline or Thai Customs

4 years ago

Otto *********

No exit flight or further flight and you wont be let in. The immigration are civil servants, not social workers, so sorry. But there is the chance to find a very cheap flight, that will qualify as continuation. Check the web.

4 years ago

Alistair **********

@Otto ********

I mean that's completely inaccurate, 99.

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999% of people will be let in as immigration barely ever check or care unless you get flagged for some reason. Airlines on the other hand do check, but it depends entirely on the airline.

4 years ago

Otto *********

@Alistair *********

Please read the passage concerned in the Embassy/consulate websites re all kind of visas.

4 years ago

Otto *********

Alistair, I'm aware of that. But the right to stay in the country is too important to try and see, whether I cn get a visa or not.

4 years ago

Alistair **********

@Otto ********

this is Thailand, it doesn't matter what's written, what actually happens in reality is often very different.

4 years ago

Steve ********

Best to check with your airline and get something in writing. Where you'll face the problem is when checking in for your flight. You can be denied boarding. Only happened with me once some years ago, and then I had to stuff around at the airport trying to find a cheap flight out of the country.

4 years ago

Stuart *********

Immigration generally don’t care as they know you can get an extension in country. Your airline may be the hang up. They may insist on a onward ticket out within the timeframe allowed for your initial entry.

4 years ago