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Do I need to book a flight and hotel for Thailand when applying for a visa with an 'intended date of arrival'?

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Jul 9, 2025

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Hi all, regarding the "intended date of arrival" section of the online application, I have not purchased a ticket yet for Thailand or booked a hotel yet because I have no idea how long my application will take to get approved. Does this mean that I have to book a ticket and hotel for Thailand anyway, even if I miss the flight date because my application approval takes longer than expected and I miss the flight?

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When applying for a visa to Thailand, you do not need to have a booked flight or hotel reservation. You can provide proposed details for your intended flight and accommodation, and it is acceptable to use fictitious information for this section of the application.

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Does it ask for a ticket no does it ask for a hotel booking no. Just put your intended or proposed flight and date, and maybe the hotel you plan to stay at when you first arrive

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No. We made up a flight # and a hotel and were just fine. They do not confirm.

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