Do I need to show proof of an outbound flight ticket when arriving in Thailand as a tourist?

Thailand tourist visa visa extension proof of outgoing flight entry requirements Thailand traveling to Thailand from New Zealand

Aug 19, 2024

4 months ago

Phil *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

If arriving as a tourist to Thailand (from NZ) one can get 60 days + 1 extension = 90 days total. Must one show proof of outgoing flight ticket, and can it be 90 days from arrival? Thankyou in advance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When entering Thailand on a tourist visa from New Zealand, you typically need to show proof of an outgoing flight ticket corresponding to your initial 60-day visa period. Some airlines may require this to board, while immigration may also check upon entry. Extensions can be obtained after arrival, but the initial ticket must demonstrate compliance with visa rules.

Terri ********

We are kiwis arrived here 2 weeks ago. We are intending to stay long term. Never got asked for a return ticket or health insirance at customs. Easy straight through 60 day visa.

4 months ago

Max **********

I flew in July 19 with a one way ticket from Chicago and 3 cats. Got my passport stamped for 60 days. The entry lady asked when I was leaving. I told her I was going to apply for a 30 day extension after the 60 days, take a day trip to Malaysia come back and apply for a retirement visa. she stamped my passport and said have a great day, next please.

4 months ago

Gordon *******

I wonder how that works with a DTV visa for 180 days potentially.

The onward flight from Thailand

4 months ago

Phil *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thankyou for replies. So one should have proof of an outgoing ticket within the 60 days (visa period) on arrival, but can then refund or change ticket once in Thailand...?

4 months ago

Bart **************

@Phil ********

correct.

4 months ago

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Bart **************

Yes, that's required. The unfortunate standard for Thailand is that extendability is not accounted for.

4 months ago

Henrik *****

The ticket out of Thailand should always be before the current “visa”period ends, or you will show, that you are on the false visa for your lenght of stay.

4 months ago

Billy ******

Usually the airlines who ask, but on the odd occasion, airport immigration.

4 months ago

Bob *********

If they ask for it Google onwardticket and pay the $14 for a code

4 months ago

Mark ********

Mate check in online if you only have carry on baggage thus negating the check in counter. Print off your boarding pass before arrival at airport. On arrival at airport head thru security check then straight to your gate and wait for your boarding announcement. I do this whenever I fly.

4 months ago

Leong ***********

It’s the airlines who will check for an onward ticket to leave Thailand within the initial 60 day window.

4 months ago

Stuart *********

That’s going to be up to your airline. Some require you to have a ticket out of Thailand within the number of days allowed by your entry scheme, regardless that you could get an extension. Some don’t seem to care.

Call and ask their policy.

4 months ago

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Stuart *********

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Can I enter Thailand on a 60-day visa exempt and show a 90-day exit ticket if asked by immigration?

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