Do I need to show a round-trip ticket with my return date aligned with a tourist visa duration when applying at the Thai embassy?

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Oct 31, 2023

a year ago

Tom *******

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I'll be applying for a tourist visa to Thailand next week at the embassy in Hanoi. According to the website, I'll have to show proof of a round-trip ticket but I can only get an initial 2 months extendable to 3 months while in Thailand. So my question is, if I need to show proof of having purchased a two-way ticket, can the return ticket be dated three months after the arrival ticket, or are they even requiring this when applying for a visa? I don't remember it being a requirement the last time applied for one.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When applying for a tourist visa to Thailand, a round-trip ticket is typically required, demonstrating proof of exiting the country within the visa's validity. Generally, for a tourist visa granting a stay of up to 60 days, you must provide evidence of a ticket out of Thailand that matches the visa duration. It is advisable to check the latest requirements as they may vary and can differ from previous experiences.

Henrik *****

Why apply from Hanoi and not from the country you have residence in.

a year ago

Tom *******

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@Henrik ****

I'm in Hanoi now.

a year ago

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Tom *******

Brandon ************

Most visa applications require proof of leaving Thailand within the number of days you'll receive from the visa itself. For a tourist visa that means proof of a ticket out of Thailand within 60 days. There are various ways to prove this without intending on actually leaving at that time.

a year ago

Tom *******

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@Brandon ***********

It looks like I can change the departure date without a fee for VietJet Airlines. I haven't looked into other airlines.

a year ago

Tom *******

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@Brandon ***********

So what is the point of the visa being extendable for another 30 days while in Thailand? Is the applicant expected to not use the return ticket if it is extended?

a year ago

Simon *********

@Tom ******

get a follow on ticket about $10 show that to get your visa

a year ago

Brandon ************

@Tom ******

extensions are not a guarantee. They want to know you'll be leaving Thailand within the time they are giving you.

a year ago

Brandon ************

@Tom ******

MFA does visas. Immigration does extensions. They are different government agencies. And your first mistake is that you're expecting it to make sense.

a year ago

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Brandon ************

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Do I need a return ticket for my 60-day tourist visa in Thailand if I'm planning to extend my stay?

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