Is it always necessary to have a exit flight booked when travelling to Thailand Looking to get 90 day visa then extend but unsure of the rules on flight tickets
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When traveling to Thailand on a 90-day Non-O visa, it is generally not required to have a booked onward flight. Many travelers have successfully entered the country without such proof, though airline policies may vary. While the Thai immigration authorities do not usually demand exit tickets for 90-day visas, some airlines might ask for verification of onward travel during check-in. There are reports from individuals who noted that certain Thai embassies may incorrectly request exit tickets for the visa application process, but this is not a universal rule. Ultimately, for a visa-exempt or tourist visas, onward travel proof is typically required, so travelers should clarify specifics with their airlines and check embassy guidelines before their journey.
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the rules are the rules indeed. And the rules state that Thailand does not require proof of onward travel if you have a visa, also a tourist visa. An airline does not have the right to refuse boarding then, not even if their own terms and conditions state so.
it's actually up to the airline. Even WITH a valid visa, they can refuse boarding if you only have a one-way ticket. A valid Thai visa is NO GUARANTEE that Immigration allows you to enter. An Immigration officer can go through your passport's travel history and decide to refuse entry. It is up to his/her discretion. That's why
well I'm telling him, and you, by the looks, that he is NOT right. An airline does NOT have the right to refuse boarding at their discretion. Immigrations has that right, airlines do not. Please stop spreading/supporting false information you both. Airlines can (and should) require fulfilling a country's officially documented entry requirements, but if something is not part of that, then they cannot require it at their discretion.
Would also become a mess if it would be allowed. Have a plane that fits 800 passengers. Sell 5000 tickets. Then just refuse 4200 passengers based "on your discretion". Easy money! 💰
entirely true. However, not implying that they can deny boarding if you don't have an exit ticket at the entry stage. It's not required by immigrations and can therefore not be required by the airline.
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Bart **************
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Peter ********
Sometimes it’s your travel insurance that requires a return ticket, check the fine print. I don’t normally book a return flight until I’m in Thailand and have never had an issue with immigration, the last time was different as i booked a return flight from home and when I ended up in a Bangkok hospital with a heart attack the insurance company required a return flight confirmation. Very lucky for me and a lesson learnt.
Jeff ********
For my e visa application I did not attach beyond 3 weeks hotel nor a return ticket. I was denied and told to submit them. I did. After I was approved I terminated the new hotel reservations as I have no idea where I will be yet and I was admitted into the country without have to show any legit bookings. But this is my own experience and I assert nothing. But never had to show such exit travel ever shoe proof of funds.
Lee *********
does a tourist visa 60 days require proof of return flight?
I got my 90 day evisa and was not required to have a return flight. Again this could be the type of visa you are applying for and embassy rules
Nongnuch ********
and yes, as other posters have mentioned, some Thai embassies and consulates want to see a full itinerary, which includes a ticket in and a ticket out of Thailand. Although in the E-Visa application, they ask for your "intended" date of departure, not for a real ticket
Nongnuch ********
Immigration doesn't mind if you got an onward travel proof or not. It is the airline which might ask you upon check-in. Normally they only ask travellers who want to fly to Thailand without a visa. If you got a 90-days Non-Imm-O visa, they won't ask. However there never is a guarantee. If they see that you only have a one-way ticket, they might be tempted to see your onward travel proof. You better ask the airline by email, print their reply and carry it on you at the check-in. And print out your visa.
Bart **************
90 day visas do not require exit tickets. Some embassies however mistakenly require it.
Steve *******
Visa exempt, VOA and Tourist Visas need onward/return travel. Non Immigrant visas Do not, unless specified by the Thai Embassy you're applying at.
Steve *******
Visa exempt, VOA and Tourist Visas need onward/return travel. Non Immigrant visas do not, unless specified by the Thai Embassy you're applying at.
Jan ******************
Regardless of people’s personal experiences, we know people have been asked for an onward ticket even on a 90 days Non O visa.