Answered4 years ago
Do I need a throwaway plane ticket when applying for a tourist visa for Thailand from Laos?
Hello, my family and I are about to head to Laos for a visa run. I have checked the requirements to apply for a single entry 60 days tourist visa. They are asking for a travel itinerary to Thailand (which we have) but do not mention anything regarding a proof that we will exit the country before the end of the visa. Anyone been there recently? Should I get a throw away plane ticket per family member? Or not needed? Thanks!
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The user is preparing for a visa run to Laos and inquires about needing a throwaway plane ticket for their tourist visa application. Feedback from other users indicates that while consulates typically don't require proof of onward travel, it may be checked by airlines or immigration officials. To be cautious, one user suggests obtaining a cheap onward ticket. Additionally, it's noted that the Thai Embassy in Vientiane now requires an online appointment for visa applications.
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Kool *******
Just be aware that the Thai Embassy in Vientiane Laos is no longer walk-in, you must make an appointment online first in order to apply for a tourist visa.
Romain *******
OPThank you 🙏. We will travel back to Thailand by road via Udon Thani. You are right, will get a 10 usd ticket just to be safe.
Brandon ************
Consulates usually don't care about that. It's the airlines (if you are flying back to Thailand) or the immigration officers, that check your visa when you enter (very rare) that will check onward travel.
If you are concerned google "onward travel ticket" and you can find some options that include a real flight ticket for about $10.
If you are concerned google "onward travel ticket" and you can find some options that include a real flight ticket for about $10.
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