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Do I need to book a return flight for my Thai visa application?
So this is what I'm paying for and it asks for a return flight number Bit miffed I need to book outward prior to receiving my visa but I just hope they are quick
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The post discusses the requirement of having a return flight booked when applying for a Thai visa. Many users confirm that it's common for various countries to require proof of a return ticket, including Thailand. However, comments clarify that for specific visas like the NON-O family visa, it's not necessary to show a return ticket; just an intended date of departure is sufficient. There's also advice regarding the online visa application process, with suggestions to consider booking an onward travel ticket if needed.
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Angela ***********
How long does the e visa take to receive?
Graham ******
@Angela **********
From the London Embassy usually less than 5 days
John *******
Just because they ask for your date of departure doesn't mean they expect return ticket. I just got mine and they don't require
Greg ***********
it's okay to have a pre-booked ticket for your planned flight to Thailand. However for the application to a Non-Imm-O family visa, you do not have to show a return ticket. READ what it says on the application screen: "intended date of departure" - which means you only need to tell them a date which lies within the first 90 days you will get stamped in
Michael ********
OP@Greg **********
many thanks greg
Greta *****
Best to do everything within Thailand. This online visa system can reject your application for the most trivial detail
Michael ********
OP@Greta ****
The opening page on e visa says must be done via e visa
Phil ******
@Michael *******
yes so book a cheap onward travel tix leaving Thailand. Its that simple
Wouter **********
I just did my apply yesterday without return ticket for “stay with that fanily” - netherlands
Peter **********
@Wouter *********
Did the same two months ago. No return ticket. 👍🏻Michael ********
Same as lots of countries, just flew to angola had to show return ticket for visa and check in. Get a dummy one if needed
Michael ********
OP@Michael *******
Thanks Michael Serching for a dummy now at LBA
Eric ******
@Michael *******
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$10.
Chris *********************
@Michael *******
Google onward ticket, cheap and exceptedLynnette *******
@Michael *******
did you have to get yellow fever vaccination? Just curious. . I was looking at my vaccination card and I had it for Zambia years ago.John *******
@Lynnette ******
don’t need yellow fever vaccination for ZambiaJohn *******
@Lynnette ******
ok😎Lynnette *******
@John ******
I was just chatting to Michael about having had YF, because I'd had mine at some point. Not highlighting policy, just chit chat.John *******
@Lynnette ******
- ok, so you are highlighting policy from 50 years ago.Lynnette *******
@John ******
yes, it was a long time ago. I'm old. Lol. But we had to comply with what the UN told us to get, my father worked for them. I only recently found my yellow vaccine booklet showing I'd had YF vaccination, I'd forgotten about it.John *******
@Lynnette ******
No, I was just curious as an infectious disease epidemiologist. But now it makes sense, if you are talking about 60+ years ago.Lynnette *******
@John ******
not sure why you keep asking about my vaccination. Or why it has to make sense to you. It was back in the 60s, we had to have what the UN told us to have.John *******
@Lynnette ******
yeah, still not making sense.Lynnette *******
@John ******
I wouldn't have had it if it wasn't required. We lived in the Middle East, Zambia, Libya and travelled in between.John *******
@Lynnette ******
actually, it depends on where you are before entering Zambia.John *******
@Lynnette ******
back when? I have a UN vax book, but several years after working in Zambia, when I needed to be in SenegalLynnette *******
@John ******
we did back then. I've still got the UN Vax book.Michael ********
@Lynnette ******
yes for entry in and return into ThailandLynnette *******
@Michael *******
I looked it up and it says one vaccination can be lifelong. Not really relevant for me now. I was just curious. 😊Michael ********
@Lynnette ******
They say if you have injection twice dont need it again, but lost my old card and new ones only got the one. Expires next yearLynnette *******
@Michael *******
I wonder how long the vaccination lasts for. Mine is ancient. But maybe like TB it's got longevity.
Brandon ************
Most Thai embassies require you to have your flight already as part of your application for a visa.
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