Do I need to provide a return ticket when applying for a TR visa in Thailand, even if I plan to extend my stay by 30 days?

Apr 27, 2021
3 years ago
Tony *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Do you I need to provide a return ticket for TR knowing I'll be extending 30days ??
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Travelers applying for a Thailand TR visa might be questioned about their return ticket, especially by airlines. While Thai immigration is aware that extensions can be obtained within the country, some airlines require proof of a return or onward flight to prevent boarding issues. Many expats advise obtaining a flexible or throwaway ticket for safety, despite mixed experiences.
Adam ******
all you need is 1900 and
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Stuart *********
Been answered so many times before. It’s not Thailand immigration that will have an issue as they know you can extend in country. However your airline may deny you boarding if you don’t have a return or onward flight for the time your visa (or exempt) allows. Not all airlines will care, but you don’t want to be the one caught out at check in. Either check with your airline beforehand or buy a cheap throwaway onward ticket to a neighbouring country that you never use. Many will say that they did it with no issue but probably be better to be safe and ask, or hedge your bet.
Ken ********
@Stuart ********
can normally get a ticket to KL for $40
Stuart *********
@Ken *******
you used to be able to get a bus ticket out for less than $10. That option doesn’t seem to work these days 😀
Andy **********
Yes
Terary **********
No.
Paulie ********
I wouldn't bova verifies already starting
Shane **********
I left in January with a 60 day return flexible ticket and a 60 day TR visa and was questioned if I was going to apply for a 30 day extension. When I extended my visa and tried to rebook a return a month in advance I was advised there were no tickets until July. It’s safer to get a 3 month return ticket if available, the flight caps are creating chaos for anyone wanting to return to Australia. Greg Hunt and Scott Morrison have no idea what they are doing to people.
Soame ********
@Shane *********
I'm in KL. There's no way I'm going to fork out around $A8,000 to go back there into winter.
Shane **********
@Soame *******
$8000 that would be business class, I’m using the return economy I bought last year, with no extra charge. I can return earlier but the price is
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Thb (Aud$2700)

Why is it so much more to travel from KL?
Soame ********
@Shane *********
due to restriction on arrival numbers if I don't buy Business Class I'll get bumped PLUS $3,000 for quarantine.
Michael ********
Been answered many times already, The airline can refuse you if you dont have return ticket on a short term visa or visa exemption
Phill ******
@Michael *******
, yeah , but its rare .
Michael ********
@Phill *****
happened to me three times, different airlines different countries its not that rare. Welcome to take a chance
Tony *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Michael *******
can I purchase a return ticket to return in 90 days even though TR is 60

But wanting to do the extra 30
Ryan *********
@Tony ********
yes I did that
Tony *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ryan ********
they didnt question it in the COE
Ryan *********
@Tony ********
Tony Cabello meaning I purchased a ticket out of Thailand to Singapore (cheap flight) 59 days from arrival (was never going to use it) but was told that on TR I needed to show it.

I arrived in December. I’m still here- living in Phuket permanently.

For the sake of a small amount of money it’s worth it for no hassle and ease of entry..
Ryan *********
Just book a cheap flight like I did to a local country near Thailand. I picked Singapore as o thought it might look a more realistic that I might go there after Thailand. Had no questions from anyone asked on it- just wanted to see the ticket.
Michael ********
@Tony ********
they wont question it in COE its airlines not Thai authorities at the moment.

Thais are happy to get farangs spending money in country
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