Answereda year ago
Has Thailand's requirement for onward travel tickets changed for visa-exempt travelers?
I have previously traveled to Thailand on numerous occasions, using the 60 visa excemption with a 30 day extension, twice a year to visit my Thai wife ,
I have never been asked by a airline or Thai immigration for a onward travel ticket,
Has this situation changed , advice please
I have never been asked by a airline or Thai immigration for a onward travel ticket,
Has this situation changed , advice please
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around changes in Thailand's enforcement of entry requirements for those traveling under the visa exemption rule. The original poster has traveled multiple times without being asked for an onward ticket, but recent comments indicate stricter enforcement, where travelers may now be questioned and required to show an onward travel ticket or proof of funds. Suggestions include purchasing flexible onward tickets or considering a Non-O visa based on marriage to avoid potential issues at immigration.
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Andreas *********
@Henrik ****
You are misleading us! That's the requirements to apply for a visa and actually this is not an official text, it is made up! Actually at the border when entering Thailand, you can be asked for proof of CASH 20,000 THB or equivalent in another major currency. Bank statements are not accepted. Credit cards are not accepted. ONLY cash is accepted at this point!Breton *********
I am exactly as you since 10.years two time a year .
Last time 6 month ago IO hasseling hard 45mn
Hé told me.newt time do visa khap
I will recommandé.you take a safe agent
Last time 6 month ago IO hasseling hard 45mn
Hé told me.newt time do visa khap
I will recommandé.you take a safe agent
Mark *******
Thailand is cracking down on multiple visits and trying to play the system..just follow the rules .
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Todd *********
@Mark ******
the rules clearly allow multiple visitsMark *******
@Todd ********
till they don't....good luck.Paul *******
I arrived on April 30th on a 60 day exemption and extended by 30 days to July 28th. I then went to Vietnam for 5 days and when I returned to Thailand I was questioned at immigration. Luckily, a month previously already booked my flight to the UK. A second and more senior person was called to discuss my entry into Thailand and thankfully he allowed me to enter. I was definitely sweating 😓 for a while
Larry *********
@Paul ******
that is my plan for my upcoming trip in october. 60 days , 30 day extension. The vietnam for 10 days then back to thailand for 60 days then fly back to US. I'm booking my outbound plane ticket before i return from vietnam. Ive never done a visa run before . I hope thai immigration lets me back in .Todd *********
@Larry ********
that should be no problem at allPaul *******
@Larry ********
. I don't really know for sure, but I have seen that you can pay an agent for a fast track if you don't want to take the risk of not being allowed entry and getting a refusal against your namePaul *******
Buy a bus ticket online out of Thailand. Much cheaper than a plane ticket
Kevin *********
@Paul ******
I bought a ticket from bkk to Malaysia for usd31
Nongnuch ********
@Paul ******
not every airline will accept a bus ticket - because most busses don't cross the borders (left hand/right hand steering)Breton *********
@Paul ******
Yes but IO.knowTodd *********
@Breton ********
so what? That’s all you need
Robert *********
I am the same ,25 years .
But
I have seen people infront of me denied ,and my friend was asked last year .
Not worth the risk to me .
I buy a ticket that can be canceled .
But
I have seen people infront of me denied ,and my friend was asked last year .
Not worth the risk to me .
I buy a ticket that can be canceled .
John **********
It's not that the situation has changed but they have got stricter about enforcement. A visa exempt entry is for tourism and you are not a tourist, saying that only the immigration officer you will stand in front of can answer your question. If you are worried about it you can get a 90 day Non-O based on your marriage rather than trying visa exempt
Mick **********
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Ant ***********
There has been a lot of commentary on this regarding No of tourist exempt Visits to Thailand .
Probably recommend to buy a cheap onward ticket
There have been mentions now where you may be asked to show 20,000 baht in a bank account ? ( someone else may clarify this )
Probably recommend to buy a cheap onward ticket
There have been mentions now where you may be asked to show 20,000 baht in a bank account ? ( someone else may clarify this )
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@Ant **********
you CAN be asked for proof of funds from Immigration. If THAT happens, you need to show CASH. No bank statements, no credit cards. ONLY CASH will be accepted. 20,000 THB in cash or the equivalent in USD, GBP or Euro
Peter ***********
I think it has there getting pretty ridged cancelling visas etc.got to admit it was needed.too many idiots coming here causing trouble.
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