Do I need to show a ticket for my onward travel when entering Thailand as a Portuguese citizen on a 60-day stay?

Visa Rules Thai Visa Entry Requirements Onward Travel Proof of Funds Accommodation Visa Exemption Thai Immigration

March 21, 2019

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi everyone. 

I am a Portuguese citizen and will stay in Thailand for 60 days. 

The question is when entering the country do I have to show a ticket for after the 30 days or is it ok if it's only for the 60 days already? 

I'll do the extension on the emigration but want to make sure I enter the country without any issue. 

Also, I am in Bali and don't have a place to print the ticket and the proof of having money, is that still required? 

Thanks in advance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

As a Portuguese citizen entering Thailand for 60 days, you may be asked by immigration officials for proof of onward travel within the 30-day visa exemption period, along with evidence of sufficient funds (20,000 THB or equivalent) and accommodation details. While it's not common for first-time visitors, it's essential to be prepared. Consider checking for copy shops in Bali for required documents, or if possible, obtain a visa beforehand.

Steve *******

Depends on the Immigration Officer, they could ask for proof of onward travel within the validity of your stay, ie 30 days and proof of funds plus an address in Thailand. Highly unlikely though unless you have an extensive history of entering Thailand on visa exemptions and tourist visas

6 years ago

Steve *******

@Gonçalo *****

You should be fine

6 years ago

Gonçalo ******

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@Steve ******

thanks. Never been in Thailand... so hoping for the best. 😉

6 years ago

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Robert *******

Thailand Immigration can ask for three things. Proof of funds as in 20.000 Thb or equivalent currency in CASH, proof of onward travel and proof of accommodation. That you can not print proof of having cash in your pocket is not an excuse. It must be CASH and not printed monopoly money.

6 years ago

Gonçalo ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you for clarifying. For Bali we just printed our Account statement, having all that cash is really inconvenient but if they ask we have it.

6 years ago

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Thomas ********************

I think it's proof of onward travel within 30 days, if you don't get a visa. But there's a consulate in Bali. Why not try and obtain a visa from there? And yes, you could be required to show cash (20k baht equivalent) and proof of lodging.

I know there are copy shops in Bali, btw. Maybe ask your hotel?

6 years ago

Gonçalo ******

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@Robert ******

Perfect. Thank you for the help.

6 years ago

Robert *******

Get an email from the home owner that he invited you to stay during that period.

6 years ago

Gonçalo ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you for taking the time to answer.

We are flying on Saturday so... I will get one ticket for the 30 day period to play safe.

Proof of lodging will also be difficult as I will stay in a private apartment.

I will find somewhere to print what I have... and hope for the best.

Let me know if you know any way to go around the lodging issue.

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