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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
a year ago
Dave **********
ORIGINAL POSTERGood 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
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is seeking advice about traveling from BKK to Laos without a return ticket to Thailand, as they have booked accommodation in Laos for their stay. They want to know if the airlines will accept this accommodation booking as proof of onward travel. Several comments suggest that accommodation is not sufficient proof and recommend booking a bus or train ticket out of Thailand as adequate documentation, while others share personal experiences of not being asked for travel proof.
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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.
Dave **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steven ******
I've now got bus ticket to laos, just in case.Reply to
Dave **********
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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.
Bent *************
Buy cheap 2. class train ticket Nong Khai - Vientiane. 120 baht.
John ********
Book a bus ticket out of Thailand and then you can do what you like
Dave **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *******
ticket booked. 600 baht.Reply to
Dave **********
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Chris ******
I never got asked for my proof of onward travel by the airline or when I arrived in Thailand
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.Chris ******
@Brandon ***********
they might not know when they want to leave. By all means buy a cheap bus ticket
Tai **********
@Chris *****
in his case he does know as he has already hotels booked in Laos.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.Tai **********
@Chris *****
then get an insurance so you can change dates on your airline ticket.Dave **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tai *********
are you for real? Doing that costs 100s of euros more.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...
Dave **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Luit ****************
Read my post!!! Before talking rubbish. I said earlier..from Paris to bkkTai **********
@Dave *********
hundreds of euros? A one way ticket to Laos costs you like 60 euros 😅Dave **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tai *********
don't laugh. You talked about adding an insurance just for changing flight dates.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.
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.Dave **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tai *********
very rude. Enjoy your dayDave **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Luit ****************
ffs. Read. It was concerning one way from ParisTai **********
@Dave *********
you need proof of onward ticket not a return. So just buy an onward ticket to where you’re going.Dave **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tai *********
which if you read the posts. You'll see I've done thanks to advice. Stop looking for a fightReply to
Dave **********
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Robert *********
No
Stephen *******
Get bus ticket to Laos nong khai friendship bridge
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.
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Brandon ************
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