Do I need to show proof of onward travel for an e-visa application in Thailand for the second or third month?

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Mar 24, 2024

8 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi, I have a question. I'd like to stay 3 months in Thailand, so I was thinking about applying for the e-visa to get 2 months and extend it then 1 more month. When they ask for an onward flight, should I have it on the 2nd month or is it ok at the 3rd? Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When applying for an e-visa to stay in Thailand for 3 months, it is important to check the specific requirements of the Thai consulate. Some may require proof of onward travel dated within the 60 days of the initial visa, while others might accept a flight dated 90 days out. It is advisable to verify with the consulate you are applying through.

James ********

I believe that the OP has the answers needed for his question.

It's important to meet the specific requirements for the Thai Visa you are applying for...

Thanks all for your helpful replies.

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8 months ago

Tod *********

go to the thai consulate you're going to apply for the eVisa thru and read the requirements for the tourist visa 🙂

Some will accept proof of onward travel dated out 90 days (because they know you can get the 30 day extension) BUT some require you show proof of onward travel within the 60 days you'll get stamped in for

You can try showing onward travel at 90 days, and if it doesn't work they'll contact you for sure

The thing is each consulate sets their rule about it

8 months ago

Michael *********

@Tod ********

.....I had my METV application, lodged with Canberra, Australia, approved on

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. It had asked for proof of travel and I uploaded my return ticket with arrival date

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and departure date

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. It was outside the 6 month visa validity and that had concerned me, but the application was approved. Whether this is the norm, I would not like to guess, but this is my experience with the E-Visa system here.

8 months ago

Alan *********

@Tod ********

my experience has been that it’s the airline that requires proof of exit within the period of time allowed on the Visa - not including any extensions.

8 months ago

Ja***

@Alan ********

The requirement to show a ticket out of Thailand only applies if you are entering on a visa exemption. It's not required to show anything if you have any kind of a visa, including a tourist visa (although most embassies require it in order to get the visa in the first place). The airlines normally follow the immigration rules and should not require you to show a return ticket if you have a visa.

8 months ago

James ********

@Ja***

not TRUE as others holding a Thai Visa, tourist visa included, have been asked by their airlines for PROOF of their ticket departing Thailand within the number of days you are STAMPED in on arrival.

8 months ago

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@Alan ********

and that's why we suggest you ask your airline.

8 months ago

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Jan ******************

@Tod ********

And sometimes even if it’s a written formal requirement they still don't require it when you apply.

8 months ago

Greg ***********

@Jan *****************

the e-visa online application actually only ask for your "intended date of departure", and NOT for a real ticket proof. However it is as Tod Daniels noted, the embassies and consulates have their very own say in this matter and CAN request a real onward- or return ticket within the period one gets stamped in

8 months ago

Jan ******************

@Greg **********

Yes in Norway the embassy site requires two inbound and two outbound tickets for a METV, but a friend applied for and got a METV anyway with just one inbound ticket.

8 months ago

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Jan ******************

Luca **********

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@Tod ********

thanks man! 🙂

8 months ago

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