What are the flight reservation requirements for applying for a METV to Thailand?

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I think I understand that if I arrive from US in Thailand on a 30 days visa exemption stamp I must show a copy of my flight reservation showing a departure within 30 days of my arrival.  My question is - if I get a METV (and have the intention of doing border bounces every 60 days) what date (if any) does my return flight ticket/reservation need to show. Should i get and airline ticket I can change and reserve a departure flight within the first 60 days period of stay? Or can i go ahead and make the departure flight in 6 months when i actually anticipate leaving?

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The discussion revolves around the requirements for obtaining a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) for Thailand, particularly regarding flight reservations. Key points include that while a return flight reservation is typically required for visa applications, travelers may only need to show a flight confirmation without actual purchase. Opinions vary among commenters, with some stating they only needed a confirmation for their METV application and others suggesting a return ticket can show a date up to six months away, as long as the visa remains valid.

Ken ******* · Answer

[mention redacted] - yes - that post above is consulate and not in country immigration. Is an METV  available to purchase from immigration if i just arrive on an exemption 30 day stamp ?. .

Charlotte ******* · Answer

I purchased the cheapest flight I could find with a date of the 6 month point and used that for my METV application as I didn’t know what my travel plans would be then.

Tod ********* · Answer

Don't confuse the requirements to get a visa from a thai consulate with the requirements once you arrive here to stamp in. They are completely different.

Ken ******* · Answer

I am reading information from [url redacted] site - which is giving Washington DC as mail in address but heard as well there is one in LA and and states  4. A copy of flight confirmation/reservation , showing going from US to Thailand and leaving from Thailand (The name of the applicant must indicated clearly)

David ********** · Answer

Which embassy or consulate are you using? Also where you live determines the proper embassy or consulate? Yes u can be rejected if you mail to the wrong one.

Ken ******* · Answer

Sorry for the confusion - i should have mentioned i was submitting for the METV

Ken ******* · Answer

I might be confused but what i read under METV document requirements when submitting for this visa in the US is "a copy of flight confirmation/reservation showing going from US to Thailand and leaving from Thailand" I dont yet have the METV visa but was getting ready to submit the visa application and wanted to make sure i had the paperwork right

Craig ********* · Answer

I have never been asked for one.

Masis ******* · Answer

when you have a visa, the airlines thinks you will not be rejected at entry, thats why they dont ask for the return ticket, neither do the thai immigration. you can come by one way ticket..

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