Is it possible to board a flight to Thailand with a one-way ticket while waiting for my LTR Visa approval?

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May 24, 2024

6 months ago

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Thank Group for all the great info here. My First Question: I am waiting for final approval of my LTR Visa. Am I going to be ok with a one way ticket from US to Thailand? The airlines have checked for a round trip ticket at the beginning of my last two Thailand visits.

Thanks Again!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The questioner is concerned about boarding a flight to Thailand with a one-way ticket while waiting for their LTR Visa approval. Community responses suggest that without a long-term visa, airlines may require proof of onward travel, such as an onward ticket or a bus ticket out of Thailand, to allow boarding. They may also suggest purchasing a temporary travel document if necessary.

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Todd *********

If your visa is complete, then no problem. If not, on boarding from USA, the airline will likely deny without an ONWARD (not return ticket). You can ask to sign a waiver though. All you need to do though is buy a bus ticket out of thailand or a fake flight

6 months ago

Dave **********

@Todd ********

good answer mate! I know Emirates out of Manchester would never let me past even after producing my Tabian Baan, my yellow book and my pink ID card! My last couple of times I flew through Kuwait and Delhi and no problems! I am flying Qatar from London in 10 days so not sure if can get through or not! Booking a bus is a good cheap option instead of booking a flight out of Thailand!

Been living in Bangkok for 28 years now and only refused twice, only at Manchester! Hoping to get through Heathrow with no problems as only 2 hours transit in London!

6 months ago

Chuck ******

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@Todd ********

Thank You Todd!

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Chuck ******

Brandon ************

If you don't already have a long term visa then the airline could very well not allow you to board your flight if you don't have proof of a ticket out of Thailand.

You can Google "onward travel ticket" and purchase proof of a flight out of Thailand that should satisfy their requirements.

6 months ago

Chuck ******

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@Brandon ***********

Appreciate it Brandon!

6 months ago

Chuck ******

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@Brandon ***********

Thank You!

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