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Do I need proof of onward travel upon arrival in Koh Samui with a scuba visa?
Hi there. Arriving in thailand (koh tao) on 9th October on a scuba visa (90 days) to do my dive master course.
As yet I've not planned onward travel as I may move elsewhere (Philippines, Vietnam or Cambodia) but haven't decided location yet or I may do a border bounce after the 90 days to re enter and visit the other side of thailand for further diving.
My question is will I need proof of onward travel on arrival in koh samui? I will have equivalent of 10k bht and proof of accommodation as this is already booked.
As yet I've not planned onward travel as I may move elsewhere (Philippines, Vietnam or Cambodia) but haven't decided location yet or I may do a border bounce after the 90 days to re enter and visit the other side of thailand for further diving.
My question is will I need proof of onward travel on arrival in koh samui? I will have equivalent of 10k bht and proof of accommodation as this is already booked.
Answer summary
The user is asking whether proof of onward travel is required upon arrival in Koh Samui when entering Thailand on a scuba visa for a 90-day dive master course. The discussions in the comments indicate that while it's advisable to have proof of onward travel, it may not always be strictly required. Additionally, there is mention of the amount of cash that should be available, with some commenters suggesting that 20,000 THB is typically expected.
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Rob ***********
Scuba visa.. lol.. I wish I knew that 1..
Good luck
Good luck
Rob ***********
Ian ****************
OPYeh I didn't have the funds available for a 12 month ed at the time of application for visa. I do now but not been in the bank long enough to apply for the ed
Robin *******
@Ian ***************
That’s a different one to mine... lol..Robert *******
a Scuba Visa, thanks did not hear that before. Like to see this visa. Everybody who enter Thailand can be asked for 20.000 Thb CASH, accommodation and onward travel. The longer your history of staying inside Thailand the bigger the chance to get questions.
Robin *******
It would be an ED visa based on training as a professional scuba diver. I obtained the same in 2016, an ED 12 month ME visa for professional scuba diver training...
Elisa *******
I needed to have a return ticket to get the 60 day Tourist Visa in Denpasar. I used that $7 internet ticket service to accomplish this. So I could not have had a Visa if I did not have a return ticket. Worth it to pay the $7 and make 2 copies, one for the Visa and one for the Thai immigration. I am sure they wanted to see 10,000 baht and not $10,000. Something lost in translation. But I also had to show my bank statements to get the Visa, so this make little sense.
Serge ********
They might ask you for it or not. BTW it's 20k THB required not 10k
Joe ******
Book a cheap onward ticket with Airasia to Malaysia. Then it doesn't really mater what your future plans are.
Ian ****************
OPHowever if I arrive without proof of onward travel could I book it there and then if asked for it or do I need to have this in advance? Tia
Ian ****************
OP@Serge *******
thanks 20k not a problemActivity
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