Is there a workaround for having to book flights and accommodations before e-Visa approval for Thailand?

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Jul 19, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

The e-Visa website forces you to enter in proof of your flight and lodging information which

means you have to book your flight and accommodations before knowing if your application

for the visa will be approved. Is there a way around this? Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The e-Visa application process for Thailand requires proof of flight and accommodation bookings prior to visa approval, posing a dilemma for applicants. Some suggestions for potential workarounds include entering a provisional itinerary or using free cancellation hotel bookings, with the latter allowing for a cancellation post-visa approval. While others recommend applying for a Tourist Visa or using visa exemption for certain countries, the discussion highlights that e-Visa denials are rare, and travelers can still enter Thailand using visa exemption if needed. The typical e-Visa approval timeframe is around 3-7 days.

Stig **************

My e-visa was from I applied till approved 3 hour's, best system ever, and way more easy then going to the embassy

2 years ago

Chris *******

The chances of being denied entrance on an e-visa correctly completed is virtually nil.

So no worries on your flight etc.

In the super remote chance denial of an e-visa: you still fly in visa-exempt anyway. So you still come.

More of a problem is people not getting the e- visa before flying in, so due to timing, they come in visa exempt and the E-VISA doesn't t Get used at all.

And getting denied an e-visa has NO effect on entering visa exempt, they are not connected.

2 years ago

Johnny ********

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@Chris ******

Can I use myonwardticket.com to satisfy the flight out requirement?

2 years ago

Chris *******

@Johnny *******

answered on other post.. but many do use it.

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Chris *******

Paul ********

Looks like you’re American? Why not just apply for Visa on Arrival?

2 years ago

Steve *******

@Paulo ********

Americans DONT apply/get visa on arrival, they're visa exempt for 30 days.

2 years ago

Paul ********

@Steve ******

Should work for you. I’ve never been asked to show one, but some have.

2 years ago

Paul ********

@Steve ******

Sorry - I always get the two confused. Thanks.

So to the OP - why not take advantage of Visa exempt?

2 years ago

Johnny ********

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@Paulo ********

As of now that's what I'm going to do, then extend once. Can I use myonwardticket.com to satisfy the flight out requirement?

2 years ago

Graham ******

@Johnny *******

Yes but beware, your airline might also ask for proof of onward travel

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Graham ******

Jim ***********

Book free cancellation hotel then when ger visa cancel booking. If have all criteria u will get visa

2 years ago

Phil ********

If one is rejected for any reason the processing fee is non-refundable. 🙃

My American mate recently applied, had to upload the confirmed flight booking, then in another section, he uploaded his credit card receipt for the flight booking (leaving LOS in 57 days)

For accommodation, he uploaded the same confirmed booking PDF that he'd received directly from his serviced apartment twice, but paid in cash later after he'd arrived in country.

His single entry tourist visa was approved in 36 hours.

YMMV

2 years ago

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

You can TRY entering a proposed itinerary with screencaps of a flight you might take and a hotel you may stay at.

They could very well reject that.

If you know you are coming to Thailand, why not wait until you have everything booked and then apply? The average time for an evisa to be approved is 3-7 days.

Also beware, at least in the US, they are requiring proof of onward travel(exiting Thailand within 60 days) for a Tourist Visa.

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

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