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Is it ok to have a return flight 2 months after arriving in Thailand on a 1-month visa exemption?

Alain *******
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Hi everyone. I plan to come in Thailand on 1 month visa exemption and make and extension. Is it ok to have a flight return date 2 months after arriving ?
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If you plan to enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption, it's essential to have an onward ticket, as airlines often require proof of departure within that 30 days. Some travelers suggest obtaining a 60-day tourist visa prior to arrival to avoid complications, as this allows a longer stay without concerns over airline policies regarding return flights.
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Henrik *****
Henrik *****
You will need a onward ticket within the 30 day visa excempt, since you have only got permission to stay 30 days, and have to show that you will comply with that.

There is a much better and cheaper way to do it.

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and apply for a 60 day, touristvisa, you get in 7-10 days at the most.

Then you don’t have to use holiday time to travel to a immigration office, waitingtime, and uncertainty if they will grant you the extension.

Doing it the way you described, may give the immigrationofficer the impression that you are a dishonest person, because visa exemption will grant you 30 days in Thailand, but you show signs of not intenting to leave within the 30 days, he can grant you.
Alain *******
Alain *******
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@Henrik ****
who will I have to show thay I comply ? Because I came many times and nobody ever asked me about my flight...
Keith ************
Keith ************
@Alain ******
in some cases the airline will ask.
Phil ******
Phil ******
Lisa ********************
Lisa ********************
Airline usually only ask if you have return ticket, not what date it is.
Stephen ************
Stephen ************
Cheap one way ticket to Vietnam for less than $30 with Expedia and they give you 24 hrs to cancel the ticket

Just don’t forget to print the ticket before you cancel it lol
Timothy ****************
Timothy ****************
I just booked with Thai airways for return within 30 days then change return flight for free when in Thailand
Chris **********
Chris **********
It will be same a roulette if the airline allow you check in or not. Better buy a cheap ticket to Cambodia within the first 30 days
Pop ********
Pop ********
Just buy a dummy ticket for 30 days
Mally *******
Mally *******
Just get a 60 day visa before you get here
Andreas *********
Andreas *********
the airline can refuse boarding if you don't have a flight out of Thailand within the 30 days you will get stamped in

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