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Do I need an onward ticket for the 60-day Thai tourist visa when applying from the Philippines if I plan to extend my stay?
Thai tourist visaOnward ticket requirementsVisa application PhilippinesExpat advice ThailandVisa extension procedures
Apr 13, 2018
8 years ago
Paul **********
ORIGINAL POSTERIs it true, when applying for a 60 day Thai tourist visa (australian passport) FROM THE PHILIPPINES you need an onward air ticket for say 60th day, even though you will later extend for 30 days? ie wish to enter thailand with only an onward ticket for 90th day, not both.
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This conversation discusses whether an Australian passport holder applying for a 60-day Thai tourist visa from the Philippines needs to provide an onward ticket for the 60th day, especially if they intend to extend their visa for an additional 30 days. The consensus indicates that while the airline might require proof of onward travel when boarding, the Thai consulate might not strictly enforce the same requirement. Several participants suggest alternatives, such as showing a bus ticket or making online bookings to demonstrate onward travel. Ultimately, it is advised to check with both the consulate and the airline for the specific requirements.
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Jamie ************
They do not expect bus tickets unless you have a visa for the country you are travelling into on the bus. Sometimes they do issue it but it is luck. Also the airline may reject you too when you check in and they will want proof of onward travel. Again they airlines do expect bus tickets unless you have visa for the country the bus ticket goes too.
Paul **********
ORIGINAL POSTERCambodia has in past had real Visa on Arrival. So I would expect a bus ticket is acceptable to airline departing philippines.
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Ron *******
I would first check the consulate will accept a bus ticket.
Manila is not the best choice for trying to fob off another mode of transport IF they are asking for flights.
I'm still maintaining that something is being lost here in how the blogger is coming across. I'll have money on it that's it not the consulate that's wanting it but the airline check in desks.
I'm not even sure if you could book a bus ticket 2 or 3 months in advance.
Manila is not the best choice for trying to fob off another mode of transport IF they are asking for flights.
I'm still maintaining that something is being lost here in how the blogger is coming across. I'll have money on it that's it not the consulate that's wanting it but the airline check in desks.
I'm not even sure if you could book a bus ticket 2 or 3 months in advance.
Paul **********
ORIGINAL POSTERBlogger was very specific. Had witnessed many foreigners arguing with embassy staff because nothing is on their website. I think I'll stuck with having to buy a bus ticket for 60 th day
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Paul **********
ORIGINAL POSTERCutting to the chase....where can I buy ONLINE bus ticket exiting thailand on 60th day to show thai embassy in philippines
Chris *******
not the cheapest but legit
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Paul **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI will buy onward ticket for 90th day assuming I get 30 day extension in thailand. My issue is thai embassy in philippines apparently wants ticket for 60th day. I do not want to buy 2 onward tickets
Ron *******
Whatever the Thai consulate want in Manila, your issue will be boarding your flight to Thailand. With no onward flight from Thailand, they simply won't board you.
Ron *******
I'm simply saying how the airlines want to operate flying out of Manila. Even with a tourist visa, they don't want to board you with no flight out of Thailand. I've seen it with my own eyes there with people arguing that they don't need a flight out because they can extend that visa for another 30 days. The result was they stand there booking flights online in order to get boarded.
I always thought Manila required a flight out of Thailand before they issued the visa but I guess not when I see people booking flights online in order to get boarded?
I always thought Manila required a flight out of Thailand before they issued the visa but I guess not when I see people booking flights online in order to get boarded?
Tod *********
the only time people have problems checking in without onward travel is when they are flying in without any visa on a visa exempt entry. That's the one the airline gives grief over.
I have not heard of stories where people had a valid tourist visa and were asked for onward travel.
Unlike entering on a visa exempt entry holding a visa gets the airline out of the obligation of lugging you back if you're denied entry.
I have not heard of stories where people had a valid tourist visa and were asked for onward travel.
Unlike entering on a visa exempt entry holding a visa gets the airline out of the obligation of lugging you back if you're denied entry.
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Peiyun *****
Thai consulate in taiwan do require the onward tickets for foreigne passport holders who asking tourist visa.(and on the stamp the visa is from thai embassy in Phillipines) just didn't know if in Phillipines they ask the same document. But I've heard also you can show the booking, not really open the tickets.
Tod *********
Where did you hear that you needed onward travel dated 60 days out when applying for a tourist visa at a thai consulate in the Philippines?
Paul **********
ORIGINAL POSTEROnline blogger giving personal experience and general advice to many
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Frances ********
You can always buy a bus ticket to show them
Brett *********
I buy a BKK to Siem Reap bus ticket with Giant Ibis online as my exit proof. US$30 does the job. But never been asked for it at Airports in departure or arrival. Just insurance to me. Then I book a flight when I want.
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, you can buy one online.Paul **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI heard maybe just a cancelable hotel booking in say Siem Reap might be sufficient since I cannot buy the bus ticket until I'm in thailand??
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