What are the current requirements for flying to Thailand with Eva Air in terms of visas and onward travel?

Sep 20, 2023
a year ago
Steve *******
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Just for info as people quite often ask. Just come through Heathrow for my Eva Air flight. At checking they were looking at my visa which is a retirement visa so no problem. But I suspect If you do not have a visa, of proof of onward travel you will be denied by Eva Air.
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Travelers flying with Eva Air from Heathrow to Thailand have reported varying experiences regarding visa checks and proof of onward travel. While some expats have noted no issues when traveling with a retirement visa, others have experienced stringent checks that required them to provide documentation for onward travel. There appears to be a trend of increased scrutiny by airline staff since the end of COVID-19, with multiple users confirming they were asked for their visa details or onward tickets during check-in. Additionally, even with a retirement visa, travelers must ensure they have a re-entry permit to return to Thailand.
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Jim ********
I travelled for years to Thailand and was never asked. Since covid finished I've been asked three times. Heathrow with Thai Airways, Berlin with Qatar, Sydney with Singapore Airlines. There certainly seems to have tightened. Maybe it's part of the WEF NWO? 🤣🤣
Alan *******
never had a problem
Christopher ***********
Flew Thai (TG925) Munich to Bangkok last week on one-way ticket. Check-in asked what type of visa I had? I said ‘Retirement Extension’. I was asked to show it. I found the relevant passport page for them and all was well.
Steve *******
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@Christopher **********
looks like the airlines maybe tightening things up a bit.
Christopher ***********
@Steve ******
Air Europa at Madrid enjoy deboarding passengers. I know from experience!
Frederick *********
Even with a retirement visa/extension, you still need a re entry permit to get back into Thailand.
Todd *********
@Frederick ********
to actually get back in you do, however, airline staff have no clue
Steve *******
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@Frederick ********
yes had a re entry permit. They only seemed interested in the visa/extension that was in the passport.
Mike ********
Job sorted,…
Steve *******
You certainly will and by any airline flying to Thailand from LHR. I've seen people refused at the boarding gate after check in missed confirming their onward travel.
Mark *********
Never had a problem, but always had TR visa
Andy ***********
I flew out of LHR in August with Eva .. they wanted to see my onward tix
Kerry *********
Never had an issue with Eva. Flown 4 times from Heathrow to BKK in the last 9 months on an exemption stamp. Never been asked for onward travel, either.
Steve *******
@Kerry ********
On a one way ticket?
Steve *******
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@Kerry ********
maybe a new thing, somebody over keen at check in. As said made no difference to me. But just reporting what happened.
Andrea ********
Eva check-in staff also closely examined our retirement visa at Heathrow in June.
Jo **********
fly 6 times a year with them to Bangkok never been asked.
Steve *******
@Jo *********
On a one way ticket from LHR?
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