Answered4 years ago
Is it allowed to fly Emirates with a one-way ticket to Thailand under a TR visa?
Is it okay to fly with emirates on a one way? TR visa anyone had an issue lately
Answer summary
Many travelers discussed the possibility of flying to Thailand on a one-way ticket with Emirates, particularly under a TR visa. While some individuals reported that they were asked for proof of onward or return travel at check-in, others mentioned that they had successfully traveled with a one-way ticket without issues. Recommendations included booking a refundable ticket or a cheap bus ticket as proof of onward travel. There was a consensus that airline policies may vary, and it is generally safer to have some evidence of onward travel to avoid potential boarding issues.
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Ադամ ********
Friend had a sudden credit card problem flying from Phnom Penh on PG. I had to book him a outbound flight on my mobile or he would have missed his flight!
Jo **********
flown many times with them visa exempt they never asked me
Shaun *********
Yeah one way to Dubai
Ադամ ********
Seems Europe and MidEast airlines are more strict flying from Japan TPE, Korea, SIN I have only been asked a few times. At most had to sign a statement that I am responsible for repatriation cost if denied entry (obvious).
I have flown to Thailand on one-way tickets dozens of times. Thai immigration never asked, more that 23 years.
I have flown to Thailand on one-way tickets dozens of times. Thai immigration never asked, more that 23 years.
Glenn ******************
Just booked tickets chiang mai to luang prabang within the 45 days, £50 quid a piece as our return flight is after 110 days but we're returning back from Bangkok. The airline will not allow you to board without an onward flight.
Lots of cheap tickets about. EZ until! 😎
Lots of cheap tickets about. EZ until! 😎
Bill *********
The TR eVisa app will require you to have a DEPARTURE ticket. However, I got in with a one-way ticket. I just bought a round trip ticket to get the confirmation email for the app and then cancelled it within 24 hrs. I WAS NOT ASKED FOR MY DEPARTURE TICKET AT IMMIGRATION AND THE SIGN SAYS PRESENT PASSPORT, EVISA AND BOARDING PASS. NO DEPARTURE TICKET. You only need to present departure ticket if you arrive visa on arrival, possibly visa exempt. Some have said the airline asks for it but they should not care because they are not immigration. American Airlines / Cathay did not ask for it. Cathay did ask for my vaccination record but I think that requirement is going away.
Jordan *********
OP@Bill ********
app? I just got emailed my evisa codeBill *********
@Jordan ********
when I say app I mean application. If you just got your eVisa code, congratulations!
Brandon ************
@Bill ********
the airline cares more than immigration. It's a Thai government requirement so the airline enforces it like the other requirements. Immigration only asks if they're looking for a reason to deny you entry, because it is in fact a requirement for entry.
Chris *****
U Can also Book a cheap flight go to Da Nang Vietnam 100$ go and Come back
Jo ******
Use this site for a cheap dummy ticket -
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Billy *******
@Jo *****
good site works even for visa purposes but buy the 14 days extended if for use with visas.
Moon ******
@Jo *****
🤣 don't do this, just buy a £10 bus ticket to Cambodia - at least that is real.
Josh *******
@Moon *****
ive been asked and showed the above , they work.Josh *******
@Moon *****
I ain't going be trying get a refund on a 10 dollar or 10 pound bus to CambodiaMoon ******
@Josh ******
Yeah but why have a dummy ticket that you loose money on when you can order a real verifiable bus ticket on 12goAsia for the same price and get 50-100% refund once you're in ThailandJo ******
@Moon *****
done it every time, never actually been asked for any onward travel tbf so 🤷🏽♀️Moon ******
@Jo *****
no one does but if you do get asked I'd rather a genuine ticket I can get a refund on!
Maarten ****
Just pay 20 euro get a dummy ticket …. Problem solved
Jordan *********
OP@Maarten ***
how?Maarten ****
@Jordan ********
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Maarten ****
@Jordan ********
yes it’s legal to use it as it’s actually a real booking but they won’t issue the eticket that’s allJordan *********
OP@Maarten ***
you used this before?
John **********
I've flown one with a visa with Emirates in the past without problems. But if you're coming in visa exempt you are likely to require one
Riaan **********
Check in online, not had an issue yet
Alistair **********
Just book a refundable ticket to a neighbouring country, print out the confirmation and then cancel the ticket
Murray *******
No return ticket you won’t be boarded
Steve ********
@Murray ******
Wrong. Need only proof of onward journeyMurray *******
@Steve *******
which is not a one way ticket. If you only have a one way ticket as stated on the post you WONT be allowed on the plane!!!Steve ********
@Murray ******
So he'll be fine with the one way ticket, whereas there's twats here telling him he needs a return ticket 🤣Murray *******
@Steve *******
What part of the post don’t you understand, he has a one way ticket. Yes a onward ticket will work but he ONLY has one waySteve ********
@Murray ******
Wrong again. Have never needed a return ticket. Onward journey ticket will suffice
Tony *********
I've never been asked for a return ticket anywhere in my years of traveling . But that doesnt mean it doesnt happen though
Billy *******
@Tony ********
from Manila Philippines the baggage counter asked me for one.
Michael ********
@Tony ********
Since covid been asked a lot of times
Kev **********
@Tony ********
I was asked at Paris CDG..THAI AIR going to phuketJordan *********
OPWas thinking what if you was leaving by land boarder thought they couldn’t say anything
Steve ********
@Jordan ********
They might ask for proof of onward travelDarren *******
@Jordan ********
they're ultimately responsible should immigration in Thailand stop you from entering. Some airlines are stricter with onward departures than others but just saying you're leaving overland might not work.Darren *******
The person next to me at check in at Heathrow was asked to show a flight leaving Thailand as he had only booked one way with Emirates. Don't know how it got resolved as I finished checking in before he did.
Bill *********
@Darren ******
it depends on what type of visa he got.Darren *******
@Bill ********
correct, if he didn't have a non-immigrant visa then he would be asked, that being said I know of someone who has a work permit who the airline in PH refused to let board until she bought a flight out of TH at check in. In that scenario, the check in in PH were wrong and she should've stood her ground and refused.Darren *******
This was back in August
Paulie ********
You need a return ticket
Billy *******
correct my ongoing tickets where checked at the baggage counter at the country of origin.
Billy *******
@Paulie *******
you are correct my ongoing tickets where checked at the baggage counter.Steve ********
@Paulie *******
You actually stated he needs a return ticket, which he doesn't.Steve ********
@Paulie *******
WrongPaulie ********
@Steve *******
hows it wrong? You need a outbound ticketPaulie ********
@Steve *******
i ment outwardSteve ********
@Paulie *******
You said return. Have never ever needed a return ticket. Any onward ticket will sufficeActivity
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