How can I fill out my E-Visa application if my return travel date is uncertain?

Jun 9, 2021
3 years ago
Denise ********
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How do I fill out the information for my E-Visa if I don't know exactly which day I am traveling back on? I need to get my visa back to figure out the rest of my trip and the LA Embassy is not accepting walk-ins like they did before and say it will take 15 days to get my visa back. ????
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When filling out your E-Visa application without a confirmed return date, it's advisable to choose an approximate date for your return. Typically, you don't need a confirmed flight when applying, but you will need one for your Certificate of Entry (COE) once your visa is approved. Ensure you are aware that travel dates aren't typically printed on the visa, which is valid from the date it is issued. If you're considering a visit visa to manage paperwork later in Thailand, remember to factor in quarantine requirements.
Steve *******
Put the date you think you'll be returning. Travel dates arent written on the visa. It's valid from the day it's issued.
Stuart *********
Usually when applying for a visa you don’t need a confirmed (or paid for) flight, just an indication of when you are thinking of flying. Once you have the visa then you need confirmed flights and ASQ and insurance to get the COE. I do recall a couple of reports of some consulates insisting on showing confirmed flights but don’t recall which ones.
Denise ********
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Joanne *****************
Pick an approximate date and then finalize it on your COE.
Denise ********
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Or do people recommend to just go as a visitor and do all the paperwork once I get back to Bangkok. I plan to quarantine in Phuket.
Kathy ****************
When are you planning on getting there?
Denise ********
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