Do I need to show proof of onward travel when flying to Thailand on a 2-month visa-exempt entry?

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Jan 21, 2025

17 hours ago

Dave **********

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Good afternoon.  I'm arriving into BKK next week. 2 months VISA  exempt. Last time I flew from Paris, they wanted proof of return ticket. I haven't got one as I intend to visit Laos, Vietnam as well and then return to Thailand.  I've already booked accommodation in laos before my 60 days is up. Foes anyone know if I show proof of this whether airlines accept it. Air india this time

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A traveler plans to enter Thailand on a 2-month visa-exempt entry and is concerned about proving onward travel since they intend to visit Laos and Vietnam without a return ticket. Community responses suggest booking a cheap bus or train ticket out of Thailand as proof of onward travel, as accommodation reservations alone are typically inadequate for airlines. Several responses indicate varying experiences, with some never being asked for proof, while others had to present onward travel documentation.

Steven *******

I was asked for an onward ticket at Phuket Airport in October. Fortunately, I had one in case I was asked in San Francisco. I wasn’t but I’m glad I had it in Phuket.

14 hours ago

Dave **********

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@Steven ******

I've now got bus ticket to laos, just in case.

13 hours ago

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Dave **********

Cynthia ******

I have never been asked about a return ticket but in the past I had booked a flight to Singapore in case they asked.

16 hours ago

Bent *************

Buy cheap 2. class train ticket Nong Khai - Vientiane. 120 baht.

17 hours ago

John ********

Book a bus ticket out of Thailand and then you can do what you like

17 hours ago

Dave **********

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@John *******

ticket booked. 600 baht.

15 hours ago

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Dave **********

Chris ******

I never got asked for my proof of onward travel by the airline or when I arrived in Thailand

17 hours ago

Brandon ************

@Chris *****

that doesn't change the fact that it's required. So if someone is asked and they're already planning to leave Thailand, they might as well book that travel and have it ready.

17 hours ago

Chris ******

@Brandon ***********

they might not know when they want to leave.

By all means buy a cheap bus ticket

17 hours ago

Tai **********

@Chris *****

in his case he does know as he has already hotels booked in Laos.

17 hours ago

Chris ******

@Tai *********

we all know plans can and do change when travelling. It’s not a given. He could go to Loas earlier and get another hotel, he could change his hotel dates.

16 hours ago

Tai **********

@Chris *****

then get an insurance so you can change dates on your airline ticket.

16 hours ago

Dave **********

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@Tai *********

are you for real? Doing that costs 100s of euros more.

16 hours ago

Luit *****************

@Dave *********

100s of euros more cost for changing a ticket from Thailand to Laos?

When that would be true, just buy a new ticket...

15 hours ago

Dave **********

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@Luit ****************

Read my post!!! Before talking rubbish. I said earlier..from Paris to bkk

14 hours ago

Tai **********

@Dave *********

hundreds of euros? A one way ticket to Laos costs you like 60 euros 😅

16 hours ago

Dave **********

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@Tai *********

don't laugh. You talked about adding an insurance just for changing flight dates.

15 hours ago

Luit *****************

@Dave *********

when changing dates of a ticket of 60 euro's really would cost you hundreds of euro's you would be crazy to do so.

Just buy a new ticket would be cheaper, but I am sure an insurance or a bit more expensive ticket is cheaper.

15 hours ago

Tai **********

@Luit ****************

an insurance on a 60 euro ticket is certainly not costing hundreds of euros 🤣 this guy is either dumb or just trying to troll.

12 hours ago

Dave **********

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@Tai *********

very rude. Enjoy your day

11 hours ago

Dave **********

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@Luit ****************

ffs. Read. It was concerning one way from Paris

14 hours ago

Tai **********

@Dave *********

you need proof of onward ticket not a return. So just buy an onward ticket to where you’re going.

12 hours ago

Dave **********

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@Tai *********

which if you read the posts. You'll see I've done thanks to advice. Stop looking for a fight

11 hours ago

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Dave **********

Robert *********

17 hours ago

Stephen *******

Get bus ticket to Laos nong khai friendship bridge

17 hours ago

Brandon ************

Accomodation booking is not proof of onward travel. If you're going to be leaving Thailand then book your travel out of Thailand. That is proof of onward travel.

17 hours ago

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Brandon ************

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Do I need an onward ticket when visiting Thailand visa exempt for 45-55 days?

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