Do I need proof of onward travel for a 30-day extension on my METV in Thailand?

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Dec 13, 2017

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Do i need proof of onward travel when applying for a 30-day extension for my METV? My visa was for 60 days and is valid until 10/22. I will be applying for extension in Chiang Rai. Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When applying for a 30-day extension on a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) in Thailand, proof of onward travel is not required. The extension can be applied for in Chiang Rai when you have 30 days or less left on your current visa stamp. It's advisable to apply before your current visa expires, as the extension is added to the existing expiry date.

Tod *********

You can apply for a 30 day extension in Chiang Rai when you have 30 days or less left on your current stamp. They ADD the extension on to your current expiration date so you don't need to wait until this stamp is almost expired before you go

7 years ago

Tod *********

no, no proof of onward travel is needed when applying for a 30 day extension

7 years ago

Joe ***********

If you have a METV - you have a 6 month visa with a series of 60 day stays. You can get a 30 Day Extension and delay having to Exit and Reenter

7 years ago

Thomas ********************

A 60 days METV?

I've never had to show onward travel when extending in Bangkok. But always brought it with me.

Why would not have that? You'll have to leave when the extension runs out anyway, right?

7 years ago

Khafri ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Okay that doesn’t sound so bad. Thanks

7 years ago

Thomas ********************

Well, you could just go a few days early. If it's denied, you'd have time to buy a ticket and go again.

7 years ago

Khafri ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

What is the worst that can happen if I don’t have it? My anxiety is telling me a ban or deportation. But I can just buy a ticket and reapply, right?

7 years ago

Thomas ********************

Right. Can't say for sure if you need it. But I'd not take any chances.

7 years ago

Khafri ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I haven’t brought an onward ticket yet because I’m not yet sure where I will be flying out to, whether it’s somewhere else in the region, or back home

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