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Do I need to book a return ticket before my visa exemption expires or before my extension would expire?

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September 23, 2024

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Jake ***********

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i went to extend my visa exemption today and I was told to come back with a booked return ticket.

do i need to book a return ticket for before my original exemption expires or for before the extension would expire?

UPDATE: It was before the extension would expire, booked a ticket with for 1 day before the extension would expire, problem solved - hopefully that helps someone else in my situation.

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The user initially sought clarification on whether a booked return ticket was required before their original visa exemption expired or before the extension would expire. An update revealed that the ticket should be booked before the extension expires. The discussion included various suggestions and insights from other users regarding ticket requirements and alternative travel options.

Michael *******

There are a number of sites on line that will give you a ‘dummy’ ticket that will serve your purpose, $12 I think , can’t recall the one I used but very efficient and user friendly can dig it out if you need, pm me

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Jake ***********

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however i am enquiring about the date the ticket needs to be booked for

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Michael *******

Just before your visa expires , it will seem odd to immigration that you “plan” overstay 🤔

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Jake ***********

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i dont 'plan' to overstay i plan to get an extension lol

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Robert *****

Just buy a bus ticket to Lao for $12. It doesn’t have to be an airline ticket.

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Jake ***********

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not what I asked

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Jake ***********

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i was asking when the ticket needs to be shown to be booked -before the original expiration date or before the date the extension would expire?

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Jamie ******

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before the original expiration date

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Jake ***********

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nope it was before the extension expiry, all sorted now :)

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Greg ***********

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it's exactly the solution to the question you asked. It needs to be proof of onward travel exiting Thailand

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Guddu *************

Return ticket close to intended extension expiry.

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Jake ***********

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@Guddu ************

thank you

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Jake ***********

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this was the correct answer all sorted, thank you :)

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Lewis ********

Instead of buying a flight ticket you won’t use, get the ferry to Samui for the day and do it there

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Jake ***********

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cheaper and easier to get a ticket

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

A ticket out before your original stamp would mean you don't need an extension, so that doesn't make much sense.

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@Brandon ***********

many things don't make sense here 🤣

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Declan **********

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TiT though... TiT 🫣🤣

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Damian ******

You still need to leave Thailand when your extension stays, so maybe you can just buy a ticket. But if you really don't want you can get an onward ticket, ex:

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Jacques *****

onward is the way to go

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Todd *********

Wow. Interesting…

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Stuart *********

Ok that’s sounds weird. What office were you using? You generally don’t need a flight ticket to get an extension.

You may if you’ve already had an extension and are applying again (which will be refused and you get a 7 day stamp).

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Bucky ********

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New Visa requirements start Dec 1

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Stuart *********

You seem to be referring to the ETA requirement that may happen on Dec 1st. There have been press reports of this, but like many instances press reports aren’t law and are quite often way off base. We will have to wait until there is anything officially announced.

It may happen, but it may not.

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Jake ***********

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phangan. Haven't had an extension yet on this entry. He said it's because I have a lot of stamps.

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Stuart *********

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Ok. That office is known to be a bit of a “rogue”. I’ve not heard of anyone needing a flight ticket out for a “normal” extension but each office may dictate their own rules.

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Stuart *********

I’m not at all sure it would help if you asked to speak to a supervisor. A flight ticket out is not a requirement for a “normal” 30 day extension off a tourist visa or visa exempt entry.

You may find that going to Samui or Surat Thani to get the extension would be an easier process. Come to the Phuket office and you won’t be asked.

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it's no problem I will just rent an onward ticket just need to confirm what date. Should have asked when I was there but was in a hurry

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