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What are the visa exemption entry rules for Thailand regarding return tickets?

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Oct 24, 2021
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Garrett ***********
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Who sees the problem here?
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The discussion highlights the requirements for visa exemption entry into Thailand, stating that travelers must present a return ticket within 30 days for visa-exempt arrivals or 60 days for tourist visa holders. Various comments provide suggestions for purchasing cheap onward tickets or modifying return flights to comply with immigration requirements. Additionally, there's mention of countries that have specific 90-day visa exemptions and a debate over whether the airline or immigration authorities bear responsibility for confirming travel compliance.
Amy *******
in 13 years of flying in and out on visa exempt, ive been asked by the airline to produce a return ticket exactly twice. both times i talked my way out of it (although i was prepared to get a cheap ticket online if i had to). immigration has never once asked to see one.

i guess it all depends on their mood 🤷🏻‍♀️
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Steve *******
He used the 😣-smiley when he should have used the 😭
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Oliver ********
She should've just pulled out her phone and quickly booked a cheap flight from Thailand to anywhere. No need for drama.
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Benjamin ******
I see the problem. There is no such thing as a 90 day return visa exempt.
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Steve *******
@Benjamin *****
 There are 90 day visa exemptions for some Countries.
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Benjamin ******
@Steve ******
 There are none; those are called bilateral agreements, not visa exempt (see the attached)
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Steve *******
@Benjamin *****
 Citizens of those Countries dont need a visa to enter for 90 days, so they ARE 'visa exempt'. Read the remarks on the photo you posted, it says they are "tourist visa exempt"
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Frédéric ******************
@Steve ******
 not much: Brazil, Chile, Argentina and South Korea.
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Steve *******
@Frédéric ****************
 "Some Countries". Last time I checked that included the 4 you mentioned!
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Peter ***************
Yes

Had the same thing

A few years ago with Lufthansa
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Frédéric ******************
Unless you're Brazilian, Argentinian, Chilean or South Korean, visa exempt is 30 days stay max.
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Bill *****
@Frédéric ****************
 australians can get special 90 day tourist visa and can be extended twice while in country.
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Frédéric ******************
@Bill ****
 The OP is asking about visa exemption entry
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Maxim ***********
There are many onward ticket websites that will buy a ticket for you for around 500 baht. This is what most people do to prevent getting refused flight. it's a very cheap solution that always work.
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Pon **********
May I know which airline ? Actually I dont think it s their business. They are not immigration officers. And we all know you can extend your stay with exempt visa.
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Alessandro **********
@Sun ***********
 all. And yes, it's their business
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Greg ********
@Sun ***********
 Chomp chomp
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Greg ********
@Sun ***********
 Sorry but you are very WRONG. The airline must make sure you comply with entry requirements otherwise they are legally required at their cost to take you back out if refsed entry.
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Pon **********
@Greg *******
 Don't be sorry ! Yeah if i'm wrong, I'm wrong. There is no such thing called Very (Fuxking) wrong dude, unless it makes you feel Fuxking clever. Besides I want to know name of company,.
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@Sun ***********
 Chomp chomp. Ignorance is biting. You do not think it is their business? I guess you do not think much
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Pon **********
@Greg *******
 Wow another tail lifting. Congratulation. You must be so proud of yourself for repeating what guys before you have said. I guess you have come of age where you repeat what people have said already. Have a rest mammy.
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@Sun ***********
 You just do not like your ignorance highlighted. I would have thought you would be used to it by now. I am out of here. I do not engage with the likes of you too much.
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Pon **********
@Greg *******
 you are VERY RIGHT. have a rest. you must feel exhausted having been lifting your tail for so high for today. PEACE
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@Sun ***********
 It is their business and it's also Thai Immigation business, try getting a CoE on a visa exemption without return/onward travel. Plus there's no guarantee of an extention of stay although it's rarely denied.
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Pon **********
@Steve ******
 COE is finished on 1st of Nov. replaced by Thailand Pass.
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@Sun ***********
 Yes, but it's not November 1st yet and most likely you'll need it for the Thailand Pass as well.
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@Sun ***********
 it is the airlines business...if Thai immigration denies you entry because you do not have ticket departing Thailand the airline is responsible to fly you back to your departure city.
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Pon **********
@James *******
 But precisedly he does have departing ticket.
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@Sun ***********
 where does it say he had a departing ticket ?
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Pon **********
@James *******
 lol he started with Book a 90 day return ….
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Vincent *****
The airline is responsible to fly you back if you get denied by the immigration
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James ********
Not surprising. You need a flight departing Thailand within 30 days if arriving visa exempt or within 60 days if with tourist visa.
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Salvador *******************
I think you can also book a tiketon for another country near Thailand
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Jamie ******
just book a dummy ticket they cost $15
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Andy **********
You can extend twice
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James ********
@Andy *********
 my apology if in some way I have offended you. Really do not understand your comments but do wish you and your Thai family well and be safe.
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@Andy *********
 nope. Only once for 30 days
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@Andy *********
 Just the one time!
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Andy **********
@Steve ******
 just the tip
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Steve *******
@Andy *********
 Yeah, good luck with the tip 🤣
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Garrett ***********
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@An**
 Only you can sandy lol
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Andy **********
@Garrett **********
 it's a southern thing
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Steve *******
Anyone who isnt blind.
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Pon **********
You should have got a modifiable ticket and change return flight once you extend your stay in BKK.
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@Sun ***********
 Nope. The airline needs to see return ticket or onward travel within 30 days.
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Pon **********
@Steve ******
 That s what I meant. Book air ticket for 30 days then modify return. Date later on.??
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@Sun ***********
 Cheaper to junk the return leg.
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Andreas *********
Visa exempt need return ticket in 30 days not 90.
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Steve *******
@Andreas ********
 Return or onward travel in 30 days
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