Is it an issue to have a return flight 89 days after arrival in Thailand with a 60-day visa exemption?

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We have booked accommodation in Thailand for 89 days. We are Canadian and planning to arrive and use the 60 day visa exemption. If our accommodation end date and return flight are both 89 days after arrival is that a problem? We plan to do a 30 day extension but worry that the onward ticket already dated 89 days later will be a problem on arrival. We were in Thailand using visa exemption in January of this year and came home to Canada 60 days later.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is concerned about arriving in Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption while having booked accommodations for 89 days and a return flight for the same date. They plan to extend their stay by applying for a 30-day extension. Community members emphasize that airlines are the primary concern regarding onward tickets, suggesting strategies such as booking a cheap onward ticket or having proof of onward travel to avoid issues during check-in. Many share their experiences and opinions, highlighting that while not always required by immigration, proving onward travel can prevent complications at the airport.

Patrycja ******** · Answer

Thailand is getting crazy again about visas abd they are reverting 60 day exemption to 30. They are crazy controlling even multiple tr paid visas too.

Dave ******** · Answer

Book an onward ticket on United before boarding. They allow you to cancel for any reason within 24 hours of purchase.

Aaron ********* · Answer

book a one way to Cambodia within the 60 days for 25 dollars..problem solved

Niall ******* · Answer

Use 'onwardflights.com'

Michael ******* · Answer

Airline might ask, which could create a problem with checkin…..I never travelled here without proof of onward travel, that said,only occasionally asked….

Michael ******** · Answer

I have been coming to Thailand for many years and the only time ever asked for proof of onward travel was during covid "Thailand pass" year.

Jack ***** · Answer

on priceline.. you can book the flight... print it??? then cancel within 24hrs??

Robert ********* · Answer

I am Canadian and have done 6 months a winter in Thai for 20+ years .

It's not immigration ,it's the airline on boarding that can and sometimes does ask .

I have seen people denied and have friends that were asked .

I always buy a onward ticket .

It's just not worth the possible hassle to me

I recommend you just pick a place and do a a short holiday from your holiday

Ankor wat in Cambodia is stunning .

You will have many people tell you it's not a problem ,indeed most don't have that problem .

But is it worth it to you to gamble ?

Not me

김** · Answer

I’m from Canada.  I never book a return ticket.  I always stay 90 days too.  If immigration asks.  I say I didn’t book it yet because I don’t want to be stuck with flying out of a certain airport.  I want the flexibility of flying around the country.

Rok ******** · Answer

I always worry about the airline not allowing me to check  in albeit i only had a sticky situation once (Bali to Manila). I just bought a cheap single ticket Manila to Jeju Island eventhough onwardticket.com solution would be probably just as good. Never been asked by immigration authorities though.

Chris ********************* · Answer

Google onward ticket.

Cheap and you will have piece of mind.

Is it an issue to have a return flight 89 days after arrival in Thailand with a 60-day visa exemption?

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