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Do I need to show a ticket back home when entering Thailand on a one-way ticket?

Nov 15, 2025
5 days ago
Maui *******
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Hello Guys!

I am going to Thailand at 18th february one way

I will do my TDAC but can they say to me not come in to Thailand even i am going back home after 3 months or i need to show them a ticket back home also? What is the rules for book one way?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When entering Thailand with a one-way ticket, tourists may be asked for proof of onward travel within 60 days of arrival, but this largely depends on immigration practices and the airline's requirements. Some travelers report that immigration rarely checks for exit tickets, although airlines might request them. It is advisable to check with your airline and consider purchasing a low-cost train ticket to a neighboring country for peace of mind. Visa type may also affect whether an onward ticket is required, especially for those traveling under tourist visas or when applying for longer stays.
Tom *******
Th more of this info that is posted the more Confusing it gets. I am going back in March and want to book my return flight ahead of time for about 85 days from my arrival. Now I am reading that with no Visa of any kind my return flight must be booked for within the 60 days?

In the meantime I am about to apply for DTV.. if the above is correct, then the DYV would override that .. true. Note: This will be my 8th trip to Thailand . I just stay longer each time
Wayne *********
You dont need any ticket home why would you ?

You have an exit ticket to the Philippines on April 1.

They dont care if you go home or to another country just must leave within your stamped in period.
Bent *************
Immigration rarely asks about a ticket out of Thailand, but your airline may ask. Just buy a cheap train ticket from Nong Khai to Vientiane. About 100 baht!
Maui *******
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@Bent ************
staying to 1april then i go to philippins so can show them that?
Jim **********
@Maui ******
if you have your ticket to Philippines booked showing you are leaving Thailand before your visa exempt entry expires (April 18) you're good
Maui *******
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@Jim *********
yes i land in 19th april
Jim **********
You stated you land in Thailand February 18, you need to show your airline (if asked) that you will leave Thailand before April 18 (60 days), if you leave Thailand on the 19th April you will have overstayed your visa exempt entry
Maitin *******
@Jim *********
it's not months, it's actual days. February is a short month. 60 days from February 18 is April 19
Jim **********
@Maitin ******
I guess I'm overly cautious, I'd be booking for the 17thπŸ˜…
Maui *******
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@Jim *********
i fix away ticket
Marianne ********
Ticket out of Thailand or not will depend on what visa you are arriving with.
Maui *******
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@Marianne *******
taking the Visa at Airport.
Graham ******
@Maui ******
Visa on Arrival needs a flight out within 15 days but you are not getting a visa at the airport are you?
Maui *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Graham *****
you get 30 days right on the AirPort?
Graham ******
@Maui ******
If you have a passport issued by one of the 93 countries that get Visa Exempt entry it is 60 days. What passport do you have?
Maui *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Graham *****
i have swedish passport
Marianne ********
@Maui ******
Swedish passport makes you eligible for 60 day visa exemption.

But you will need a ticket out of Thailand within those 60 days. Does not need to be return ticket, just out of Thailand.
Maui *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Marianne *******
that sounds very good i will have a philippins ticket with me .
Wayne *********
@Maui ******
dont need to enter exit flight on the TDAC its not required just complete the sections with red star.
Maui *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Wayne ********
red star ?
Wayne *********
@Maui ******
yes the bits you need to complete have little red star/dot next to it. Ignore bits that dont
Graham ******
As a tourist you can be asked for proof of onward travel within 60 days of arrival. Normally it is your airline that will require this, ask them. Do you have a visa?
Maui *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Graham *****
going with IndioGo
Phil ******
@Maui ******
are you applying for a visa? Without an onward ticket within 60 days your airline may not allow you to board.
Graham ******
@Maui ******
so ask them
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