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Is proof of onward travel required when entering Thailand on a Non-O visa?
Is proof of onward travel still required by Immigration when entering with on non-O visa that you intend to extend?
Answer summary
Proof of onward travel may not be required by Thai immigration with a Non-O visa, as this is considered a long-term visa. However, some airlines enforce their own policies and may ask for proof before boarding, regardless of the visa type. Travelers recommend being cautious and potentially obtaining an onward ticket for peace of mind.
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GentleG********
OPThanks everyone. I think to be safe I'm gonna get an onward ticket in case the airline is picky. I realize Immigration won't need it.
Petrov ********
When you do TDAC you put that you in long term visa and do not need to put return date . Do not need return ticket for O Visa.
GentleG********
OPPetrov Petrov The only possible issue is that some airlines might require it for boarding
Paul ********************
It's required by the airline in most cases before you even see immigration in Thailand, but if you have a long term visa they will not ask
Scott *******
When I received the approval email it include this to show the airlines. I printed out the Visa 3 times as well.
Nigel *******
I was asked by my airline last week. I have a none O with 12 months extension., and multiple re entry.
GentleG********
OPNigel Mills That's the problem: airlines often have their own policies that may or may not align with official government policies.
John **********
Thai immigration won't ask as they understand the purpose of the Non-O visa
Matt ************
Yes. I have been asked the last two times. And I have not been abusive of the system.
If anyone tells you "no" just realize that answer is anecdotal. Individual immigration officials have discretion, so it can vary.
Better to have your flight or book a "flight" at onwardticket.com for $12 US
If anyone tells you "no" just realize that answer is anecdotal. Individual immigration officials have discretion, so it can vary.
Better to have your flight or book a "flight" at onwardticket.com for $12 US
SoftPap*******
Matt Washington just to clarify, you have arrived in Thailand with a valid non-o visa and been asked for proof of onward travel ???
Ot have you arrived on mutiple/back to back visa exempt and then been asked ?
Ot have you arrived on mutiple/back to back visa exempt and then been asked ?
John **********
@Matt ***********
on a Non-O visa?GentleG********
OPMatt Washington Okay, this is my concern...
Paul **********
I've never been asked, non O is a long term visa, not tourist
GentleG********
OPPaul Franklin Makes sense. I just don't want to be caught off-guard by some over-zealous agent
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