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What are the flight reservation requirements for obtaining a TR Single Entry visa to Thailand if entering from Vietnam?

Jan 13, 2019
7 years ago
Colleen *********
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I'm looking at requirements for a "TR" Single entry visit from the United States. It says I need to show my flight reservations getting into and out of the country. But I'm not flying into Thailand? How do I go about this? I'm spending June in Vietnam, then getting to Thailand somehow, and staying there for July, August, September, then flying out of Bangkok. Thank you!!
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The user seeks clarification on the flight reservation requirements for obtaining a TR (Tourist Visa) Single Entry when traveling from Vietnam to Thailand, initially expressing confusion as their entry into Thailand will not be direct. Several comments suggest buying a bus ticket or proof of travel to Thailand as a workaround, alongside potential options to apply for a visa in Vietnam which could simplify the process.
Liam *****
Let me tell you that if you're in Vietnam prior to coming to Thailand, you will be flying here, unless you're a masochist. If you're only after a single entry TR though, the consulates in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh are easy to use with a 2 day processing time and requirements on the website
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Tod *********
You need to buy a bus ticket or something that will prove you are coming to thailand on xxx date AND proof of onward travel that you are leaving thailand within 60-90 days after that,
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James ********
Googleflights.com great resource for flights
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James ********
Air tickets to Bangkok are cheap from Vietnam.

90 minute flight.
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Tod *********
I would say the answer to that is in google somewhere. :O

Sorry, this is a visa question group, not a travel question one :(
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Colleen *********
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Is it possible to buy a bus ticket on line now?
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Colleen *********
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I'm not sure of the consulate, I guess I haven't gotten that far. I'm very naive and new to the process. I'm from the U.s. I like the idea if getting it in Vietnam, I assume maybe that's a week of waiting time.
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Steve *******
@Colleen ********
2 day process in Vietnam
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Steve *******
Which Consulate? That's usually only for the METV unless you're applying locally to Thailand. The UK doesnt require flights in/out for an SETV. An option is to buy your Tourist visa in Vietnam rather than the US
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Steve *******
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Even in the US for an SETV? That's new isnt it?
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Tod *********
@Steve ******
and after just perusing a few of the honorary consulate websites I see that more of them want proof of funds too :O
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Tod *********
most the honorary consulates in the US now require proof of travel TO and FROM thailand
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