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Do I need to provide a return flight date when traveling to Thailand from Australia as a UK passport holder?

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Jan 12, 2026

4 months ago

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Hi everyone .quick note to clear things up .uk passport  holder .in Australia visiting son and travelling to thailand after, booked flight and booked accommodation for a couple of places .do I have to put in a return flight date as might stay longer or might stay shorter .would like the flexible option of choosing when I go back to uk .tia 👍

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A UK passport holder traveling to Thailand from Australia does not necessarily need to provide a return flight date. While the visa-exempt entry allows for a stay of up to 60 days without a visa, airlines may require proof of a return or onward ticket to allow boarding. It's advisable to have a flexible ticket or a temporary ticket that can be purchased shortly before flying. Immigration rarely checks for this, but airlines may enforce their policy.

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Simon *******

There is an app Onward flights you can book flights they hold for 48 hrs for about £15

4 months ago

Phil ******

Yes as your airline might not let you board @productive

4 months ago

Ian **********

If you are arriving without a visa, then the visa-exempt entry requires an onward/return ticket within the initial 60-day entry period. Immigration rarely asks for this, but airlines often do when you check in. You can purchase a temporary ticket for approximately $14 just before you fly, which can provide peace of mind. It's a genuine ticket that is valid for 48 hours. Onwardticket.com

4 months ago

Peter **********

Immigration may ask for return ticket. But more likely the airline will ask for it or they CAN deny you boarding. I know quatar have asked me the last 4 trips.

4 months ago

Kenneth *******

I just done this from Australia did my E visa from Australia my TDAC and I had a open ticket flight in and can change return flight when I like no extra charge

4 months ago

Simon *******

The return information is not compulsory. You may be asked about a return ticket by the airline as you should have one ,this doesn't happen very often

4 months ago

Lynnette *******

Do you have to put it where? You don't need a visa for up to 60 days.

4 months ago

Wayne *********

Put a flight in what ? TDAC ? Only complete the questions with * if it asks for a flight number Google one as they dont check at immigration its just an arrival card.

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Will I need to show an onward ticket for my 60-day stay in Thailand as a visa-exempt traveler?

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