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Do I need to worry about my return ticket when entering Thailand under visa exemption for 30 days?

Visa Exemption Thailand Visa Rules Travel to Thailand Visa Extension Immigration Issues

Jul 25, 2022

4 years ago

Seb *******

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Hi guys! My flight will arrive on 03/08 in BKK (leaving from Europe on 02/08) and my return ticket date is on 01/09. I won’t get any trouble to enter on visa exemption right? I calculate, that’s exactly 30 days. They count from the day we arrive on Thai territory right? I just don’t wanna be annoyed by airline company.

Thank you!

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The user inquired about entering Thailand under the visa exemption rule, confirming a 30-day entry from their arrival date. Community members clarified that the counting starts from the day of arrival, and the user can also extend their stay by applying for an additional 30-day extension. Concerns about the airline’s check for a return ticket were raised, with mixed experiences shared about such checks.

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Ellie *******

The original question has been answered and OP should have got the information he needs. Thank you, everyone. This post is now closed.

4 years ago

Alexa ****************

I’ve never been asked to show a return ticket regardless of type of visa…even today I boarded a flight for Thailand. No one checked my visa and I don’t have a return ticket. I wouldn’t worry about it. Like someone else said you can extend for 30 additional days when you arrive.

4 years ago

Ellie *******

@Alexa ***************

, Depends on your airline. Some air carriers are strict about that.

4 years ago

Ellie *******

It is the one of requirements to enter Thailand on Tourist status.

4 years ago

Alexa ****************

@Ellie ******

is a return flight one of the requirements to enter on visa exemption? I’ve never seen that listed on an embassy website.

4 years ago

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Seb *******

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@Alexa ***************

thank u

4 years ago

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Seb *******

Thomas *********

Your return ticket leaves 01 September

Normal the flight to Europe goes out shortly after

Midnight, so check, you pass the Immigration on 31. August or not?

4 years ago

Seb *******

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@Thomas ********

immigration check on 01 September as my return flight would leave at 11.00pm

4 years ago

Thomas *********

@Seb ******

Ah ok, so this day counts

4 years ago

Seb *******

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@Thomas ********

yeah mate but it should be ok, exactly 30 days if I’m not mistaken 😅

4 years ago

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Robert *******

Day of arrival is day one. Start counting from there, if you use a visa exempt entry you can apply once for a 30 day Extension of Stay based on tourism.

4 years ago

Seb *******

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@Robert ******

thanks for your fast answer. I know I can extend 30 days but would the airline let me board if for example my return ticket is later than the 30 days exemption limit?

4 years ago

Robert *******

@Seb ******

I'm sorry but I or members of this page can not help you with requirements of the airline company of your choice.

You have to deal with them yourself.

4 years ago

Seb *******

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@Robert ******

sure. Anyway I should be ok as that’s exactly 30 days from day one to my last day 🙏

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