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Do I need to show a return ticket or a one-way ticket for a 60-day e-tourist visa to Thailand?
I have a question: if I apply for a 60-day e-tourist visa, is it necessary to show a return ticket, or is a one-way ticket also acceptable?🙂
Answer summary
When applying for a 60-day e-tourist visa for Thailand, it's generally required to show proof of onward travel, which can include a return ticket or a ticket to another country. Some embassies may specifically ask for a roundtrip ticket, while others might accept an onward ticket within the visa's expiry date. However, practices can vary by airline and consulate, with strictness altering based on recent deportations. It's advisable to have proof of onward travel to avoid boarding issues with airlines.
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Bella ***********
You won't be able to board your flight without a return departure. Insure your flights just in case you need to fine tune either of them it's worth it
Keith *******
Immigration likes to see a return ticket or onwards flight to another country.
Iri *******
Keith Mccue Thanks. I just got my tickets return 88 days. Applying for visa 60 days. But tomorrow I have to buy single ticket to Vietnam.( To show. ) I will leave Thailand
A tourist visa for 60 days + 30 days.( In emigration office)
A tourist visa for 60 days + 30 days.( In emigration office)
Yesi **********
you need to show ONWARD travel, so you could book a flight to a neighboring country... either get a refundable one, a cheap one you don't mind writing off, or take the trip; another option is to make this trip after 30 days and reenter Thailand for another 30. or, arrive on 30 and extend by 30 at Immigration for 1900 baht
Michael **********
Need return ticket
Roger **********
Some airlines will not let you board without it. Some get strict if there have been a large number of recent knock-backs/deportations from Thai airports because of onward ticket issues.
It is really up to the IO on the day
It is really up to the IO on the day
Colin **********
You usually need to show proof that you will be leaving Thailand before the visa expires, when applying. This doesn’t have to be a return flight. Cheapest option is just to book a train ticket to Malaysia (Padang besar) or Laos etc. Then if you don’t use it, it’s no great loss.
Peter *******
Colin Schrader Bear in mind train passing through an excluded area of Thailand which has been attacked on occasions
Ralph *******
On entry to Thailand or on the visa application?
Andrew *******
Canberra didnt ask for a return ticket either time we have applied. Both times I gave them outbound tickets that were at around 85 days and they issued 60 day single entry tourist visas without comment.
Jan ******************
This is embassy dependent. Some issues a tourist visa only with an inbound ticket, som require an onward ticket within 90 days and some within 60 days.
Chun ****
You won't be approved unless you have uploaded a PAID in full return ticket
Bob ******
Chun Wu correct
Ian **********
Chun Wu as far as I know that is only the London Embassy requirement
Paul ********
Ian Morrison and that's wrong because have just done one way out of London
Brooksey ********
Wrong
Bob **********
It’s totally up to your airline with a paid visa the IO would probably never ask unless you have a history of entries in the last 18 months
Mark *******
I uploaded a jpeg of the outbound section of the ticket and this was accepted...I was worried about showing the return later than 60 days...worked for me
Johan_B*******
You need to upload both booking roundtrip ticket and paid receipt.
Michael *********
Johan_Budiotso Indo goblog
Johan_B*******
Michael Kincaid 100% agreed indo goblok 😘. This is the benefit of ANNONYMOUS option 👍, morons just believe everything said without doubting. Have you been enjoying the haze, bud?
Paul ********
Johan_Budiotso wrong...I didn't and wasn't even queried
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