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Do I need proof of onward travel with a multiple entry tourist visa in Thailand and where to do a border run from Hat Yai?
Got my multiple entry tourist visa approved but it didn't say on the consulate advice that I needed proof of onward travel. Is this something that I should get? Also where is the best place to do a border run from Hat Yai?
TIA.
TIA.
Answer summary
The conversation discusses whether proof of onward travel is necessary for travelers holding a multiple entry tourist visa (METV) in Thailand. While some users indicate that it's not required if you already have the visa, others suggest that airlines may ask for it at check-in. Additionally, users recommend potential border run destinations from Hat Yai, including the Satun border and options involving Langkawi, Malaysia.
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Jennifer ****
From hat yai you can go south to the Satun land border. Or via Ko Lipe to langkawi or fly to anywhere in malaysia
Monti ********
If you have a visa proof of onward travel is not required. If the airline asks for this just show them you have a valid visa and not required. Happens to me every time I come back from the U.S. The airline asks me where my return ticket is, I show them the reentry permit (visa is same for this) and I am good to go
Jules ********
You could get asked at check in. We did on our 6 month METV. We are from the uk so return/onward travel was one of the requirements. I know this is not visa related but an interesting thing with our travel insurance too which I’m glad I read was that if you did not have a return flight booked you would not get repatriation to your home country.
Lloyd ********
if you already have the visa, then you would not need proof of onward travel ?
Lloyd ********
@Thomas *******************
Nope, not at airhead immigration. Section 12 contains no mention of lack of proof of onward travel.Thomas ********************
I don't think that's true. The three proofs could always be asked. In principle.
Lloyd ********
@Thomas *******************
They never ask for proof of onward travel.Thomas ********************
Immigration ("passport control") could potentially ask. But unless you have extensive thai entry-exit history, chances are slim.
Lloyd ********
only at the application stage, not once the visa has been issued
Mark ***********
OP@Lloyd *******
I read that you had to show that you were leaving once visa was expired no?
Megan ******
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