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Do I need to provide a departure flight for my visa extension in Thailand?

Nov 10, 2021
4 years ago
Edgar ************
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do I need to list a departure flight? Im planning to extend
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When applying for a visa extension in Thailand, it is generally required to have a departure flight for visa exempt entries or tourist visas. It is advised to book a flight that can be changed without fees, as these are easier to manage. However, some users noted that a return flight might not be necessary when filling out certain forms, indicating that requirements may vary depending on the application method.
Lee *******
No

I didnt and told return flight is not neccesary
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Casey ********
Why are you filling out a paper form? I dont think you need one for Thailand Pass online application.
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Steven ***************
@Robert ******
he's applying for a visa not a thailand pass.. two completely separate things and applies for separately.
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Maya *******
Now day's easy to change flights
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Benoit *********
Take a flight that you can change without extra fee
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Garrett ***********
18th time this week, if you're entering on a visa exempt entry or tourist visa you need a return ticket.
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Jared **********
I have a 60 TR and booked my onward a 1 way ticket for 89 days after my arrival to Kuala Lumpur for $70, which I should be able to cancel when I arrive
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Edgar ************
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@Garrett **********
Thanks Garrett and considering my outlined circumstances (long stay) what would be the most economical way to navigate that hurdle? Thankyou
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Brandon ************
@Peter ********
Google "onward flight ticket" and you can rent a fully valid plane ticket to pretty much anywhere for exactly this type of situation. Costs about $10
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Edgar ************
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@Brandon ***********
I've done that before, arent those only valid for like 12 hours?
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Stephan ***********
@Peter ********
Here is one for two weeks...

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Brandon ************
@Peter ********
depends on the one you purchase. But do you think immigration has access to the airline's databases? They just want to see that you have it
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Garrett ***********
@Pe***
Book a refundable ticket
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Edgar ************
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@Garrett **********
Back to my home country or anywhere?
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Garrett ***********
@Pe***
Anywhere, you need a ticket leaving Thailand within the period of time you'd be permitted entry to. If you're entering on a 30 day visa exemtion, you need a ticket leaving THailand before that 30 days would expire.

Book a refundable ticket, cancel it once you enter Thailand. Immigration doesn't care, normally it's the airline that will refuse you boarding.
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Edgar ************
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@Garrett **********
thanks bro and what should I write for the 'local gaurantor'?
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Casey ********
@Peter ********
You should be able to put the hotel you are staying in if you dont know anyone in Thailand or have any affiliations
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@Garrett **********
Have to be a return ticket? What about an onward ticket? Should be also okay, no?
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Garrett ***********
@Ste****
Samthing
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