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What are the best options for booking a return flight if I want to stay in Thailand for 60 days?

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Jun 16, 2024

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Hi, I'm in need of some assistance. 

Travelling from Australia to Thailand. 

I'm aware I need to show proof of return flight but what's the best way if I decide I want to stay for an extra 30 days? 

Do I book flights for the 60 days? 

All my previous trips have been less than 30 days. 

TIA

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The user seeks advice on how to handle proof of onward travel for a trip from Australia to Thailand, particularly if they wish to stay for an extra 30 days beyond the usual 30-day allowance. Comments suggest various options, including purchasing a flexible return ticket, booking a cheap flight to a nearby country, or considering a 60-day tourist visa instead of visa-exempt entry. Many users note that while airline policies may require proof of onward travel, actual enforcement can vary, with some expressing that they have never been asked for such documentation.

Manfred ******

Get a 60 days visa from the Thai embassy in Sydney

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Lee ********

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thanks but im in Victoria though. And the embassy in Canberra is only open from 9-12pm (which is ridiculous 🤣)

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Graham ******

It's online now, you keep your passport

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Lee ********

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ok thanks

I'll check it out

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Chris ********

IVE BEEN TWCE RECENTLY and NEVER been asked !!!!

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Regina **********

Well I have, so there is no guarantee.

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Andrew *******

ridiculous requirement many people are purchasing the cheap fake tickets . Airlines should stop this unnecessary practice .annoying and frustrating if you travel a lot and want a flexible itinerary

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Paul ***************

Onwardticket.com

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Adam *********

I got stopped at airport and requested to speak Thai because of my previous Ed visa, I had no return ticket but the officer suggested having one next time but he only said that because of the Ed visa, I came from Australia every time without return ticket

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David ********

If you need an outward ticket. 12GO and book a bus from Hat Yai to Pedang Basar Maylasia. Cost about $10. Cheap burner ticket.

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Graham ******

The aairline would need to ok this as they might only accept flight tickets

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David ********

Not sure. But what I hear if they ask for an outbound ticket. It is one. And at worse you've only lost $10.

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Terary **********

Have you done this recently? I used to do this but I haven't done it since before covid.

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David ********

@Terary *********

No havent the pleasure yet. But found the tip on another site so I looked into it.

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Philip *******

Buy a cheap ticket to KL or Cambodia or Vietnam.

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Raymond ******************

Buy a cheap flight that you can cancel and refund.

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Robert *********

You don't need return ,you need out of Thailand .

Buy a bus ticket to a Angkor wat in cambodia ...or anywhere

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Douglas *******

Find a ticker that is changable

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Gordon *******

Flew from UK a week ago.

KLM flight

I had to enter visa details before I could proceed with checking in.

Duration 42 days.

I had evisa for 60 days

If not had Visa already obtained,

I may well have had problems boarding flight in UK

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Warren *******

Get a flexible return ticket.

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Henrik *****

When going to Thailand for 31 - 60 ( 90 )days, the 60 days touristvisa is the best option.

It is cheaper than visa excempt + 30 days extension.

No need of a onward ticket ( 90 days 1 onward ), if returnticket within 60 days.

It is easier to apply from the comfort of your home.

thaievisa.go.th

If visiting the nearest Thai Embassy website, you may find informations, that make it much easier to apply online.

Not wasting holiday time to find, go to and waiting at a immigration office ( 90 you would need that ).

Then no need to leave Thailand in up to 90 days.

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Lee ********

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ok thanks

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Steve ******

Chances of needing to show ticket are very slim. Have you visited often? Do you overstay? I've never been asked and I've overstayed twice. IF the immigration officer asks, just say you will be catching a bus to cambodia, or buy a refundable airfare..

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

immigration isn't the problem, it's the airline that would ask

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you are spot on , I have flown Aus to Phuket about 25 times ,was never asked until last March by Airasia at Sydney Airport, probably the first time she has asked because I had to point out to her that I live in Phuket and my Visa stamp , a Non O retirement Visa was valid until February 2025, I had just renewed it before I travelled to Australia 😊

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

immigration has questioned and asked to see return flights

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

tell them the same. I flown Qantas, scoot, thai airways etc.. never happens. Not everyone is on annual leave. Maybe I'll fly home from vietnam/cambodia/Laos. Who knows? Once I was asked to show proof of accom. At immigration

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Andrew *******

yes ...the airlines need to scrap this requirement ...prevents flexible travel .... annoying and frustrating !!!! No consistency some ask some don't

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

if you plan to fly home from Cambodia then you show your ticket to Cambodia. They only care that you have a ticket out of Thailand, they don't care to where or how you'll return home

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

once again, in my experience it doesn't happen. Mai pen rai

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Sheen ************

but that’s just YOUR experience.

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🤦

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

every airline has a different policy about it. That's why op needs to check with their airline. Everyone wants a yes or no answer to their question, but that's not how the world works. It all depends on the circumstances.

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

not arguing with you. Sharing my experiences. Not my problem at the end of the day.

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Phil ******

I was asked by Singapore Airlines when I flew in January to see my exit ticket from Thailand

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

If your airline wants proof of your onward travel from Thailand, it will generally have to be within the number of days you'll receive when you arrive. So if you don't have a visa and your airline requires proof, it would need to be within 30 days. You need to contact your airline and ask their policy. Immigration rarely checks.

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

annoying airline policy ...so much inconsistency some ask some don't . Makes things difficult if you want a flexible itinerary and now many are just buying the cheap fake tickets frustrating and ridiculous requirement

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

the rule is onward travel within the number of days you'll receive on arrival. So that's the easiest thing to plan for. Anything else is just a bonus.

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hmm the few rare times I was asked for my return ticket before boarding in USA it was outside the 30 day exemption I would get on arrival. One can always get another 30 day extension in Thailand so I'm suspect the airline would only allow a return with the 30 day default..

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yes you can get an extension but it's not a guarantee. For example most embassies want to see a ticket out of Thailand within 60 days when applying for a tourist visa because you'll receive 60 days on arrival. The fact that you can apply for a 30 day extension doesn't matter.

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