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Do I need an onward flight ticket to extend my tourist visa in Thailand?
Thailand immigrationtourist visa extensionvisa requirementsonward flight ticketNON-O visaKoh Phangan immigration rulesCOVID-19 visa policies
Jun 7, 2022
4 years ago
Darren **********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi
I’m on my way to immigration to extent my tourist visa, do I need an onward flight ticket before extension date ends? I heard off one person they aren’t asking for it but not sure. If so I can just book one now quickly. Reason I don’t have one is I’m changing my return flexible ticket from bankok to my home county in September because I plan to go to Malaysia or somewhere near for a month then come back on 30 day stamp then return to home county.
Any help will be appreciated.
I’m on my way to immigration to extent my tourist visa, do I need an onward flight ticket before extension date ends? I heard off one person they aren’t asking for it but not sure. If so I can just book one now quickly. Reason I don’t have one is I’m changing my return flexible ticket from bankok to my home county in September because I plan to go to Malaysia or somewhere near for a month then come back on 30 day stamp then return to home county.
Any help will be appreciated.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The necessity of an onward flight ticket for extending a tourist visa in Thailand varies by immigration office. Some locations, like Koh Phangan, require a ticket home for COVID-related extensions, while others may not ask for it during regular visa extensions. It's advisable to check the specific requirements of the immigration office you are visiting.
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Depends on which extension and which immigration office. Koh Phangan requires a flight HOME to recieve covid extensions now. But not for regular extensions.
Darren **********
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Bangkok doesn't require a ticket out from Thailand for tourism extension.Darren **********
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ORIGINAL POSTERFirst extension ever arrived on a SETV
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Lloyd ********
not needed
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