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Do I need to book a real flight for my Thailand eVisa application?

Thailand eVisa Visa Application Process Flight Booking for Visa Visa Approval Concerns Travel Itinerary for Visa

Oct 27, 2025

2 days ago

Lesia **********

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I have a question

Wanna apply for evisa thailand setv and what about booking confirmation do I need to book real flight because it's expensive will cost me 800$ and if my visa didn't approve? It's a big risk , do I need to book flight from near place to bangkok like kula lampor to bangkok even if I don't live in KL or book onwards fligjt that remains for 2 days on hold

But if my visa take longer than 2 days ?

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The user is inquiring about the necessity of booking a real flight when applying for a Thailand eVisa, expressing concern over the high cost of flights. They are considering alternative options, such as booking a flight from nearby Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok or using a refundable flight to avoid financial risk in case the visa is not approved.

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Tore *********

Depends on the embassy i think. I don’t think I provided tickets when I bought METV, but thats a few years ago. Just had to provide travel plan.

But you can always just book a more expensive 100% refundable flight. Then when visa approved cancel it and book a cheap non refundable flight.

2 days ago

Lynnette *******

What passport do you have? It might be one that can enter 60 days without visa.

2 days ago

Brandon ************

I've never heard of a tourist visa not being approved. But most embassies do not require a paid ticket, they just want to see what your planned itinerary is.

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