Answered8 years ago

Do I need to show onward travel proof for a 30-day visa exemption in Thailand?

Visa Exemptions 30-Day Visa Exemption Onward Travel Requirements Thailand Immigration Rules Visa Requirements for Expats

Janie **********

asked Mar 27, 2019

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Do they even ask for onward travel for the 30-day visa exemption?

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While it's not always required to show proof of onward travel for a 30-day visa exemption in Thailand, it can be requested by immigration officials, especially for individuals with a history of frequent entries. Some travelers have reported being asked for an onward ticket or accommodation details, while others noted that airline staff often check for these documents prior to boarding. It's advisable to be prepared with potential proof, such as an onward flight ticket or evidence of sufficient funds.

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James ********

Best to be prepared IF ASKED

8 years ago

Nicholas *******************

Oddly, I was asked in Bangkok 1 month ago for a return flight and hotel booking but not for proof of funds...

8 years ago

Donna ********

End of February we weren't asked anything by Immigration (we had last entered 11th December for 2 weeks) on a 30 day visa exemption - British passports. However, both times the airline asked to see our onward ticket and noted this on their system.

8 years ago

Sean *************

The airline staff ask at the airport. Immigration may want to see funds only.

8 years ago

Richard *******

They may also ask if you have accomodation.

8 years ago

Sean *************

Of course, but have you ever been asked for one at immigration? I haven’t.

8 years ago

James ********

@Sean ************

Immigration ALSO may ask to see onward ticket.

8 years ago

Sebastian ***********

Those times i've been asked they gave the option to either show onward flight ticket or 20k in cash

8 years ago

John *******

I was asked and made to buy an onward ticket in Phuket in January

8 years ago

Joe *********

They CAN ask you. They generally DON'T ask the "casual tourist" but will ask people with a history of back-to-back entries. That said, for even "casual tourists", just because they "usually don't ask" doesn't mean they can't.

8 years ago

Tod *********

It has way more to do with your previous entry history than anything else. I'd say be prepared and then you won't be caught out IF you're asked..

8 years ago

Tod *********

As a rule IF they're going to ask for anything, they ask for proof of funds (20K baht or the equivalent) BUT they can ask for proof of onward travel and a hotel reservation IF they want to.

8 years ago