Is a bus ticket sufficient proof of onward travel when entering Thailand on a visa-exempt entry?

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Jan 21, 2024

10 months ago

Adrian ******

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Just a quick question. Will a bus ticket out of Thailand be acceptable for onward travel? Will arrive on visa exempt as haven't got time to sort out other visa options. Hoping to fligh on a one way and get a bus ticket out of Thailand within the 30 days. 

Thx for any info

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original question inquires whether a bus ticket out of Thailand would be considered acceptable proof of onward travel upon entering the country as a visa-exempt traveler. Responses highlight that airlines may have their own policies regarding this, and that bus tickets may not be viewed as valid evidence of exit since they often do not represent international travel. Some users suggest checking with the embassy for quicker tourist visa options, while others share personal experiences indicating that they have entered Thailand without being asked for proof of onward travel.

Ritchie *****

We left Melbourne 2 weeks ago without a exit from Thailand and we weren’t asked

We will get 30 extension next week

10 months ago

Leroen ***************

Not once in 35 years have customs asked about it entering Thailand on a VOA.

10 months ago

Graham ******

@Leroen **************

That's because it's Immigration that grant you entry and it probably wouldn't be VoA but Visa Exempt to get your 30 day entry stamp 😉

10 months ago

Leroen ***************

@Graham *****

You are absolutely right. I stand corrected. 😁

10 months ago

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Leroen ***************

Oh and.. Tried the E visa for the first time this year. Had it returned and granted in about a week

10 months ago

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Leroen ***************

Henrik *****

You might be surprised how quick the Embassy can issue a Touristvisa, now the high-high season is over.

Check with the Embassy.

10 months ago

Adrian ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yeh,I thought so. Only ever done visa exempt at a land borders as usually have some sort of visa, TV,non o

Thanks anyway

10 months ago

Brandon ************

@Adrian *****

Google "onward travel ticket" there are many cheap options

10 months ago

James **********

@Brandon ***********

I have done this. I felt better. Never was asked to show it. Gate tender was impressed with my knowledge. 555

10 months ago

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James **********

Brandon ************

Your airline is the one who might ask, so contact them and ask them what their policy is for those flying to Thailand without a visa.

Most bus tickets are not actually international travel and are just to the city on the Thai side of the border, and this does not count as proof of leaving Thailand. Some also may require it to be a plane ticket.

10 months ago

Dave ******

@Brandon ***********

your comments are solid gold: clear, concise, informative and, as far as I can judge, accurate. Good on you. 👍

10 months ago

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Dave ******

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