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Thailand Special Tourist Visa STV Onward Ticket Requirement Visa Rules Expat Immigration Thailand

Nov 14, 2021

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Michael *******

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Hi has anyone applied for an STV? Do you know if you have to have an onward ticket (ticket out of Thailand) to be allowed entry? The STV has an initial 90 day permission with possible 2 X 90 day extensions. If an onward flight is required by immigration can this be beyond the initial 90 days if you plan to extend at Immigration bureau IN Thailand??, thanks

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The Special Tourist Visa (STV) for Thailand does not require an onward flight for entry. The STV allows an initial 90-day stay with the possibility of two extensions of 90 days each.

Benjamin ******

You do not need onward flight for an STV.

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Steve *******

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Not for Thai Immigration but an airline might like to see one!

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Benjamin ******

the airline would not need to see one either. Most people who get the STV will stay for 270 days.

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Steve *******

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You're off the mark, the airline will want onward travel, the extentions arent a given, just an option

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Wannikea *********

onward flights for 90 day visas are not required.

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Steve *******

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They are by many airlines and from many countries.

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Michael *******

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@Wannikea ********

thanks for confirming

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Benjamin ******

"Off the mark"? i'm going to ignore that insult for now.

No airlines will want to see an onward ticket for entering on an STV (source:

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. If they do, then ask them to try and book a ticket 270 days out.

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Steve *******

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Have you had an STV. No, I didnt think so!

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Michael *******

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thanks Benjamin

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