When flying into BKK after march31.. is it a problem having a return flight in 60 days....no visa / using 30 day entry and getting 30 day extension later.
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Travelers flying into Bangkok after March 31 with a return flight scheduled for 60 days later might face scrutiny, primarily from their airline rather than Thai immigration. Although Thai law requires proof of exit before the end of the visa exemption period (30 days), airlines may enforce stricter rules concerning onward travel. To avoid issues, it's recommended to have an onward ticket booked, as this may be necessary for boarding, especially in Western countries. While Thai immigration has been lenient in practice, having a tourist visa could be a safer alternative.
Alain ***************
If the airline says no, try booking the cheapest ticket out of the country while you’re still in front of the check in counter. One of the thai youtubers did this in srilanka
Luc ************
Just get an onware ticket for a few dollars. Not difficult to Google.
Ling *****
The problem is more the airline than Thai Immigration. I always get the 60 day tourist visa so it wouldn't worry me in this case. But I have done a Vietnam trip before Thailand and the airlines at all airports asked for forward travel. You see as
said the law is clear and you can get pulled up on it in Thailand. The reality is though that over 33 years of going to Thailand Thai Immigration has never asked me to show onward flights. Take the risk if you want to but a tourist visa is cheap and the best way to go for your case.
Stein ***********
The law is absolutely clear. if you arrive on a visa exemption or visa on arrival, you must have a ticket out of the country before your residence permit expires. There is no requirement for a return ticket, a ticket out of the country by plane or bus is accepted.
a bus or train ticket aren't always acceptable to airlines. Some airlines will allow travel on a one way ticket if you sign a waiver of liability in case you're refused entry. All others will be fine with an onward ticket to any other destination, though check in agents in Australia and America might call over their supervisors if you present a one way ticket to Phnom Penh rather than a ticket back to your home country but typically this is soon approved and you'll be issued with a boarding pass.
i fly regularly from Singapore to Bangkok and have been asked every time to show return ticket. Except when checking in at terminal 2 which is fully automated.