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Is a bus ticket sufficient proof of onward travel for a tourist visa application in Thailand?

Thailand Tourist Visa Onward Travel Requirements Visa Application Tips Proof of Departure Bus Ticket as Proof

Jul 20, 2018

8 years ago

Grant **********

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Hi, just checking when applying for the tourist visa I usually only book a flight ticket as the proof of leaving Thailand after the 60-90 days are up, is it okay to book a bus out of Thailand as part of the proof instead of a flight or do they only like the flights out as proof?

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When applying for a tourist visa to Thailand, a bus ticket can be used as proof of onward travel instead of a flight ticket. Comments from other users indicate that there are no specific restrictions requiring flights, and a bus ticket should be acceptable as it demonstrates your intention to leave Thailand.

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Paul *******

I would imagine a Bus ticket should be fine. . It's proof of your onward travel and leaving Thailand.. I've never heard of any restrictions on how you should travel.

8 years ago

Pierre *********

thai airways , you can book with no payment

8 years ago

Patrice **************

How you do that? I flight Thai Airways but never see this possibility you can pm me in French

8 years ago

Grant **********

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Thanks 👍🏽

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Robert *******

You need to proof onward travel, a bus ride to outside Thailand would be okay.

8 years ago

Jim *******

Glad to hear that Robert, as I've heard often, that bus tickets aren't acceptable to airlines.

8 years ago

Grant **********

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Thanks that’s answered it then

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Grant **********

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