How does the 6-month tourist visa work for entry into Thailand, and do I need proof of onward travel?

Thai Visa Rules Tourist Visa Immigration Onward Travel Requirements e-Visa

Sep 26, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Maybe silly question but I have 6 month tourist visa, which gives max of 60 days stay per time. I assume I just show them the e-visa at immigration when i arrive and they will stamp my passport accordingly?

Also ive not booked onward travel, and I don't want to until I'm there and settled. I'm worried they might ask me for proof of onward travel.. can I just say I will be booking soon? I can always book a flight there and then if any issues. Would they be OK with that? Thanks in advance for any advice 🙏

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When entering Thailand with a 6-month tourist visa, you should present your e-visa at immigration, and they will stamp your passport for a maximum of 60 days. It's important to print and carry the PDF of your e-visa as you may need it for future entries. You can extend your stay by another 30 days at immigration after your initial 60-day period. Although it's generally advised to have proof of onward travel, many travelers report that it's uncommon to be asked for it if you arrive with a valid visa. If questioned, you can mention that you'll book a flight soon.

Wannikea *********

Each of those 60 day stamps can be extended another 30 days at immigration inside the Kingdom.

2 years ago

Wannikea *********

@Nina *****

you can apply when you have 30 days or less on your current permission to stay stamp at most immigration offices. No appt necessary.

2 years ago

Nina ******

@Wannikea ********

thank you.

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Nina ******

Paul ********

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@Wannikea ********

amazing thanks, wasn't sure on that part

2 years ago

Peter ************

@Wannikea ********

yep 1900 baht very easy

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Peter ************

Tod *********

print the PDF file of the eVisa, have it in your passport when you go to stamp in. MAKE SURE before you walk away from passport control that they stamped you in on class TR-60 and you got 60 days.

KEEP the eVisa PDF because you're going to need to show it every time you bounce out and back in to get another 60 days

you are unlikely to be asked for onward travel as you're entering the country with a valid visa but if they do, yep, you can book one right while you're standing at passport control

2 years ago

David ***********

@Tod ********

i thought with the multile entry tourist visa you didnt need to evidence onward travel ?

2 years ago

Tod *********

@David **********

you can be asked for onward travel on a visa exempt or tourist visa entry

plus they couldn't have gotten the METV issued in their country without showing onward travel when they applied.

I'm just saying they are unlikely to be asked because they hold a valid visa, but it's totally up to passport control

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Tod *********

Paul ********

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@Tod ********

top man thanks that's perfect. Got it printed and will do that. Cheers 🙌

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Paul ********

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