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Do I need to book a flight beforehand for a Non-O visa application?

Adrian ***********
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Am applying for non o visa do I need to book flight beforehand as asking for flight nimber
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When applying for a Non-O visa for Thailand, it is not necessary to book a flight beforehand. You can provide a flight number of a flight you anticipate using without having an actual ticket. Many have suggested looking up a random flight number or using intended travel dates. However, some applicants have experienced situations where they were later asked to provide proof of booking, such as a ticket confirmation. It's advisable to check with your specific application method, as different embassies may have varying requirements.
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Steve *******
Steve *******
Nope, no need to book just put the flight number you expect to use
Skilled********
Skilled********
What is everyone using incase the airline asks for onward travel
Greg ***********
Greg ***********
SkilledLynx4998 a cheap, but REAL one-way flight ticket from Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur for 40 Dollars
Graeme ******
Graeme ******
Put a flight nunber of a real flight that you may use. If they want a copy of the flight ticket/ booking they will ask for more information. On my last 2 visas a flight number was not good enough they came back and asked me to upload a pdf of the flight ticket not just a number, so i bought a ticket and uploaded it, the visa was approved both times. This was the London embassy
Dave ******
Dave ******
In my case they wanted a flight booked with my details on it. It's OK I was confident there wouldn't be a problem. In any case Etihad do no questions asked refunds on Trip.com
Greg ***********
Greg ***********
You will be asked for your INTENDED dates of travel, not for already booked tickets. . Then you just check any airline that flies to Thailand for flight numbers that fit the purpose, and pick a random one
John **********
John **********
You can just look up a flight you are likely to use, take a note of the flight number and use that without actually booking the flight
Adrian ***********
Adrian ***********
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Thanks
Dave *********
Dave *********
You can put the number of the flight you anticipate taking.
Ant ***********
Ant ***********
Normally just a flight number is accepted
Greg ***********
Greg ***********
Ant W Tailor In the application E-Visa form I cannot find a field for the flight number. There only is a field for the intended travel dates

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