What are my options for proof of onward travel when applying for a visa to stay in Chiang Mai, Thailand?

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@Jes****

, has more than enough information now to make an educated decision on her own.

Jessica Hasson I recommend went u are here that u do the same as most foreigner who work illegally while in Thailand... don't talk about it publicly. U won't get into trouble if u keep quiet about ur online work because they have no way to know (a lot of foreigner are working online while on tourist visa without issue).

A working visa for online work is a pain in they ass. It's too much hassle for the little risk of bending the law with a very small chance of ever getting caught. Police are not looking for u, they have a bias toward other issue and race.

I came into Chiang Mai with a one way ticket and no visa, upon arrival I said I was going to stay in thailand less than 30 days and no problems

In terms of onward travel it is a requirement but it's hit and miss if anyone asks you for it.

I have travelled by air to 6 countries now in Asia and I haven't once been asked for proof of onward travel, even from departing the U.K.

However I know some people who have been asked by the airlines once at the airport.

Personally I arrive early at check in so if I am asked for onward transport I have enough time to book onward transport,

As of yet it has not been necessary

Also an online teacher looking to move to CM in October! 🙂

Just a side note I would recommend getting a 6 month metv if you can get one. Your flight to Laos should be enough for getting the visa even when you include the extra 30 day extension to your tourist visa. That's what I usually do. Some travel agencies can also reserve you a flight and you can print that and use that too.

If you have a ongoing flight to Laos, you still have to buy an onward ticket from Laos to another country. Thus it is better for you to buy the round trip ticket to your own country.

Don’t think the airline will let you board without an onward ticket just look at cheap flights out to Vientiane 90 days out then a new setv in Laos

You are confusing what is required at the thai consualte for you to BUY a tourist visa and what is required when you stamp into the country.

You will not be asked for proof of onward travel when you check in with your airline or when you stamp into the country IF you have a single entry tourist visa in your passport.

You MAY have to provide proof of onward travel to get a single entry tourist visa from a thai consulate in your country BEFORE you wing your way here.

Your best option for a 6 month stay would be to get the 6 month METV <- multi-entry tourist visa from a thai consulate in your country. That would give you almost 9 months here (in 60 day increments).