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Should I buy a bus ticket for proof of onward travel or explain my intention to get a student visa in Thailand?

Thailand Visa Rules Tourist Visa Student Visa Onward Travel Requirements Visa Application Process

Nov 2, 2022

3 years ago

Tre ********

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I have a one way flight because I intend on getting a Student Visa close to when my Tourist Visa expires. 

Should I buy a cheap bus ticket and provide that proof or inform them that I plan on getting a student visa?

I have a 1 year lease condo ready to go on arrival but they want check in/out dates. Should I provide the lease to my place?

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The user is seeking advice on providing proof of onward travel while transitioning from a Tourist Visa to a Student Visa in Thailand. They consider buying a cheap bus ticket for this purpose but have received suggestions to instead rent an onward flight ticket from an online service. Additionally, there is a recommendation to contact the school regarding the processing of the Education (ED) Visa in a timely manner, to avoid complications later.

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Works a treat for like 10$.

Ed visa takes a while so chat with the school on best time to start processing

3 years ago

Craig ********

don't wait too long before contacting the school to get the ED visa. It can take a month to process everything and if you wait till the last minute you might have to leave the country.

3 years ago

Shayne **********

Visas actually depend on where you live in Thailand and you should be getting a Visa in your province. If you live in Chiang Mai I might have some solutions.

If you live elsewhere go to your local immigration and ask for agents and see what options come up.

3 years ago

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

You could try a bus ticket, but since the email specifically says flight out of Thailand I wouldnt.

I'd go to an onward travel website (Google it) and rent a ticket for about $10, then I'd go on booking.com and book a free cancellation hotel that matches the dates of your flights and send them both of those.

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