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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Sep 9, 2021

3 years ago

Darren ********

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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

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TLDR : Answer Summary

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.

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John ******

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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3 years ago

Chris ****

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

3 years ago

Peter ********

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

thats my plan!

3 years ago

Wyn **********

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.

3 years ago

Tamsen *******

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.

3 years ago

Stuart *********

@Tamsen ******

yes that’s correct. A long term visa like a “retirement” visa does not require a return/outbound ticket.

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Steve *******

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

3 years ago

Bobby ********

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

3 years ago

Darren ********

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@Bobby *******

will be a 60 day tourist

3 years ago

Bobby ********

Darren Auboin. Generally with a tourist visa or visa exempt you will need to show onward travel (not necessarily a return flight).

3 years ago

Darren ********

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@Bobby *******

thanks

3 years ago

Bobby ********

Darren Auboin. You can also look into this option

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Stuart *********

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.

3 years ago

Jo *********

I think with covid the flight company might allow you to change the date of your return ticket in case you have/want to change

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