Do I need to book a return ticket to obtain a Certificate of Entry (CoE) for my flight to Thailand in November?

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If I fly to Thailand beginning of November, do I need to book a return ticket to get Coe or are the airline likely to require it, I know flights are frequently cancelled and would rather book one way and then buy  a suitable ticket to return to England

Ask Thailand · Answer

Travelers flying to Thailand with a Certificate of Entry (CoE) might be required to show a return ticket or onward travel depending on their visa type. While some have successfully entered Thailand on a one-way ticket, it's suggested to confirm specific requirements with the airline and check embassy rules, as these can vary. Tourist visas generally require proof of a return ticket, whereas long-term visas such as retirement visas may not have this requirement. Some travelers reported using changeable tickets to remain flexible.

John ****** · Answer

I needed one to do my paperwork, just goggle rent a ticket. Its a return ticket there are a lot of companies doing it and cost $10.00 and it give you a ticket and a plane number and recited numbers. It past the COE and airlines process...

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Chris **** · Answer

When I did COE you could not leave that section blank.

Peter ******** · Answer

if ur staying longer than tourist visa timeframe get a flight to Singapore thats changeable..

thats my plan!

Wyn ********** · Answer

I booked a return just in case on my OA visa and cancelled the return flight and got a voucher and used that to return on a different date to suite.

Tamsen ******* · Answer

I am coming from the US to Samui in October on a TR Visa and the Thai Embassy in Los Angeles asked me to provide them with my outbound flight information. Makes sense because the TR is a tourist visa. If I had set up a retirement visa in the US I'm pretty sure that they would not require a return flight.

Steve ******* · Answer

Tourist or visa exempt you'll need a return flight or onward travel for CoE and boarding from the UK.

Bobby ******** · Answer

What visa do you have? If it's longstay you don't need onward flight

Stuart ********* · Answer

Some posters have said they’ve got in on a one way ticket and others have said they needed a return flight, or at least a ticket out of Thailand to get their CofE. Seems different embassies have different rules. You’d also best check with your airline that they’d let you fly. Alternatively just get a changeable ticket and change it when you get here.