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What are the best options for booking flights to Thailand if using a Visa Upon Arrival and needing to demonstrate onward travel?

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Oct 21, 2021

5 years ago

Justin *****

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What’s the solution for booking RT airlines tickets to Thailand since you know you will not be using the return ticket? 

I’ll be using Visa Upon Arrival (thus RT tickets to show leaving Thailand), but will apply for retirement visa when arriving.

Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

To book RT airline tickets to Thailand when you won't be using the return ticket, consider purchasing a single ticket with an onward "throwaway" flight to nearby countries like Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. Websites like onward.flights can provide simulated onward tickets, though they are not real flights. Additionally, booking a cheap flight from a travel site like Priceline can also be effective, typically costing around $60-$90. It's important to understand the visa requirements and ensure compliance to avoid being denied entry, especially if the airline requires proof of onward travel.

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Stuart *********

Just correcting terminology. I believe you will be using a “visa exempt” entry rather that a “visa on arrival”. They are two different beasts with the latter allowing you 15 days and is not extendable.

To get the certificate of entry your embassy may insist on an return or onward ticket within 30 days, but even if it doesn’t your airline may deny you boarding if you don’t have one. Some people have managed to evade both and come in on a one way ticket, but it’s a crap shoot. Either get a changeable ticket or use an onward flight site as mentioned above.

5 years ago

Maya *******

I went into Vietnam few years ago and suddenly they demanded return ticket

Im. Finland citizen allowed 2 weeks free of visa

I really didn't expected that was my 4th entry never before was asked. Luckily ny brother he's s travel agent snd can produce in few minutes document style ticket

I used it after 2 immigration officials didn't let me in

Si then i contacted him on Fb in 10 minutes i received this flight to bkk went to the 3rd far official a he asked same question but this time i showed him that fake ticket he stamped the passport...

Few years before that was on check in flight to India frim bkk. While in que did same

The guy before me had to actually go online s buy a return otherwise would not be allowed on the flight

5 years ago

Mike *******

If you're doing visa on arrival, you need a exiting flight. You can use the website mentioned above, but it's not a real fight. Or book cheap flight to Singapore for $60-$90 dollars

5 years ago

Stephen **********

@Mike ******

which site should use use to book a cheap flight to Singapore ?

5 years ago

Mike *******

@Steven **********

any travel site. I used Priceline and it was $91. I think Singapore is the cheapest place you can fly, but also check prices on Malaysia too.

5 years ago

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Mike *******

Bob **********

I think only the airline is worried about that,book a cheap ticket out of Thailand Cambodia or somewhere

5 years ago

Maya *******

@Bob *********

not really any flights yet i think

Its not as it used to be...

Its too early maybe after a month or so they will start

5 years ago

Maya *******

Its 200 usd 1 way to Singapore.. And about the same if i make return ticket ftim Europe

Its not like normal times when you could book 40 50 usd ticket ti Cambodia lao Vietnam..

5 years ago

Bob **********

@Maya ******

go online and book a fake ticket I haven't heard of immigration asking anybody for a return flight or flight out of Thailand

5 years ago

Maya *******

@Bob *********

i don't need to go online I'll just ask my brother to make me that type ticket if i need 1 he's a travel agent he done it few times already

5 years ago

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Maya *******

Ruth *******