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Do I need proof of onward travel with a METV in Thailand?

Visa Rules METV Thailand Immigration Onward Travel Requirements One Way Flight Ticket

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Hello all! 

AS I have a METV do I need a flight out of Thailand? I am booked on a one way flight ticket and I first want to talk first to my GF about when we go out of the Kingdom? METV approved and printed out already.

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If you have a valid METV (Multi-Entry Tourist Visa) for Thailand, you typically do not need to show proof of onward travel when entering the country. You can simply present your printed METV and passport at immigration. However, it's advisable to check with your airline as they may have their own policies regarding onward travel requirements.

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Ask your airline if they require one for a METV

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Tod *********

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Seeing as you hold a valid visa to thailand you shouldn't be asked for proof of onward travel when stamping in.

Just present the PDF print out of the visa and your passport to the officer when you stamp into the country

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THX so much

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Tod *********

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also if when you check in to your flight they ask for onward travel show them the PDF print out of the visa. As a rule holding a valid visa to thailand means the airline doesn't require proof of onward travel to let you fly

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