Do I need to book a return ticket to Thailand if I plan to extend my visa exemption?

If it were me I would chance it and wait for the airline staff to ask the question.If there is a problem,buy a cheap ticket there and them,say a one way flight from Phuket to Singapore or whatever is cheapest.. You might not even have to physically check in.Could be an on line job with a bag drop

If the check staff asked where is an onward ticket, will you all just stand there in silence, or would you explain yourselves?

Its common knowledge that you can get an extension in thailand, as opposed to most other countries. Some of you act like check in staff and immigration are the Gestapo

It's easier and cheaper to apply for tourist visa online. It's 60 days.

Re entry to Thailand, you are required to have 20,000 thb per person in cash, can be any currency I believe. They very rarely ask for it but it is an excuse they can use to deny entry.

Yes you can use that or any cheap flight out , cheapest you can find. Look at airasia BKK to Phnom penh. Or to Siem Reap. Or phuket to Penang.

Very late evening flights are usually cheaper or very early morning.

Well, i believe youve to fill in THIM 72 hrs or less, before you arrive at Thai immigration, it generates a Barcode to your phone. You need a phone that can take the Barcode, it then becomes easy to take a photo of that barcode or a good printout on paper. Once you arrive at thai immigration, you show this barcode, scan it, and they question you regarding where youll be in thailand, for how long, etc. You ll get a 30 day visa exempt.

I landed here 14 October with Singapore Airlines I showed them I have onward travel 30. December, no issues. This was from london

I booked my hols for 60" day then it changed 15th sept so dont worry i sorted it for 1,900 bht on the 16th no problem all done @ Immigration office so dont panic .

Cheaper and easier to get 60 day visa from your Thai embassy be4 travel. Why the reluctance to do so?

To apply for 30 extension whilst in Thailand costs Bht 1,900 about £45 and will take up a day of your holiday. 60 day TR visa whilst in UK costs £30. So take your pick.

To apply for 30 extension whilst in Thailand costs Bht 1,900 about £45 and will take up a day of your holiday. 60 day TR visa whilst in UK costs £30. So take your pick.

Airlines face heavy fines and are forced to fly passengers back at their own expense if Thai immigration turns them away. Because of this liability, ground staff at your departure airport usually check for proof of exit before you ever get to Thailand.

If your return or onward ticket shows a longer time than you legal allowed stay ( before your possible extension) they do not know if you still will be legal and they do not risk the consequences A confirmed onward ticket that falls within your legal allowed stay (before extension) Airlines and immigration typically accept a confirmed flight out of Thailand, a bus or train ticket to a neighboring country, or a verifiable onward/dummy ticket reservation with a real PNR (Passenger Name Record) In practice I heard some cases in Britain the airline check in personnel even do not know the rules good and are even refusing people with 60 day visa for not having onward ticket before 30 days, than you need an superintendent to clear up that you got an onward ticket before 60 days ( stiil need the onward before 60 days even you are plan to extend till 90 days)

KLM ask you to upload your visa number if your return ticket is more than 30 days, it says failure to do this may see you refused boarding

KLM ask you to upload your visa number if your return ticket is more than 30 days, it says failure to do this may see you refused boarding

Just buy cheap tickets to Cambodia Laos or Vietnam

I book flexible return flights and change them if my extension is approved

Not normally a problem

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Ive done this many times over the years I just explained i will extend or just book a cheap flight ✈️ out

What you are trying is to circumvent the rules. Do you really want to travel all that way and get caught out and refused entry. Thai immigration is getting stricter trust me. I had my 60 day eVisa and had complete the landing forms online in advanced. ( many had not!). I sailed through - not one question asked.

I just went through immigration in thailand like 3 days ago and the immigration officer just asked how long im staying and if im aware or planned on getting an extension. I said yeah, she waved me through.

I just went through immigration in thailand like 3 days ago and the immigration officer just asked how long im staying and if im aware or planned on getting an extension. I said yeah, she waved me through.

What you are trying is to circumvent the rules. Do you really want to travel all that way and get caught out and refused entry. Thai immigration is getting stricter trust me. I had my 60 day eVisa and had complete the landing forms online in advanced. ( many had not!). I sailed through - not one question asked.

Onwards worked great for us

If you time before go seek a TR60 evisa, thats easy

I use onward fly every time to be safe but I’ve probably been asked to show an onward flight around 2-3 times in about 40 visits

Asked for proof of flight out of Thailand at Heathrow which we had other passengers were having to book onward transit travel in the queue as not able to board, it's not worth the risk if you don't.

I use onward fly every time to be safe but I’ve probably been asked to show an onward flight around 2-3 times in about 40 visits 🤷‍♂️

Apply now for a tourist visa

Stay in UK we don’t want Brits and they’re 2 beer problems

The 30 days exstension in not free , it costs 1900 thai baht

The 30 days exstension in not free , it costs 1900 thai baht

Stay in UK we don’t want Brits and they’re 2 beer problems

Book a cheap refundable flight to Laos for within the first 30 days, apply for extra 30 days in Thailand and cancel Laos flight 🤔

I have inwardly a few times . They are fine.

I also purchased a Krabi to KL real ticket too ..it wasn't expensive and used that

My friends use bestonwardticket.com successfully....

There’s a small detail in your post which can catch people out. Assuming you successfully receive a 30 day extension, please note that your arrival date in Thailand is counted as day 1, thus you will need to depart 59 days later (on day 60). Good luck.

Never been asked for an onward ticket on any flight in the last 20yrs

Book a cheap bus ticket, you just have to show onward travel before 30 days is up, once in Thailand go immigration, can get an extention for 30 days easily, but be prepared to lose a day, immigration is usually rammed cheap tickets

Bizarrely on 3 occasions I was on recently one way tickets into Thailand and each time I had these onwards tickets but ground handling didn't ask....this was 2024 and 2025... however on one occasion immigration at Bangkok asked to see it....I had screenshot it to phone and immigration guy nodded and no problem...now as recently as September I flew on 14th one way ticket Air China and whilst I had SETV and a proper onward ticket check in at London showed no interest and handed back the printed document without even looking

It's very hit and miss

Buy a fake onward ticket about £15

Your main issue is getting on the departing plane, being able to show an onward ticket out of Thailand should cover that, get a ticket with a different airline and paying a little bit extra for a return to be able to show a return into Thailand makes it look more legit

Book a bus ticket nong khai to Vientiane costs about a tenner on 12go site it works as your proof of exit

It should be fine to use that, but don't purchase the onward ticket until you're within a day of check-in. Most of them are only valid for 24 hours. Though some of them allow you to purchase an add-on to keep it active for extra days. You'll need to look at the options on the website to see what they offer.