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What do I need to show at immigration when entering Thailand on a tourist visa?

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Sep 16, 2022
2 years ago
Bill *********
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What does immigration check when entering BKK? I am coming on a tourist visa but only want to get a one way ticket as I am converting to a marriage visa after I arrive. I am thinking about getting a round trip ticket for the eVisa app and I then cancelling it within 24 hrs and then buying a one way ticket for the trip. Will it work?
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When entering Thailand on a tourist visa, immigration checks may require proof of onward travel, particularly from the airline during check-in, rather than directly at the immigration desk. Passengers are advised to have a return or onward travel ticket ready, or a cheap ticket to a neighboring country as a precaution. Some travelers report never being asked for documentation at immigration, while others had to show proof only during their initial flight check-in.
Nick ****************
I did the same a few years back but had trouble checking in at the airport. It was only when the Thai Airways rep came to the desk I was able to complete check in. It might be worthwhile seeing if you can get a tourist visa from the Embassy so you can show this to the check in monkey.
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Terary **********
When in doubt I buy a bus ticket from Hat Yai to Penang - last time it cost me $15
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Rick *******
I flew in 3 days ago all they wantedwas pasaport and plane I flew in on 5 min. It took
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Mark *********
I’ve never been asked for onward proof of leaving the country
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Av **********
Just buy a one way ticket out of there to like phomn penh for a thousand baht
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Simon **********
I have never ever been asked for proof of onwards travel at immigration in Thailand. I have however been asked twice by the check in staff at the departure airport. Both times I have explained that I am going to be leaving within my 30 days and they allowed me to travel. As others have said, if you’re denied boarding, just go online and buy a cheap return ticket to a bordering country, preferably one you can cancel and refund.
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Bill *********
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@Simon *********
 yeah, I've never been asked for onward travel except during COVID.
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@Bill ********
 Same here
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Simon **********
@Bi**
 sorry, yes when Thailand Pass required a return ticket I had to provide one.
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Steve *******
You'll need proof of onward travel within 60 days to board your flight to Thailand.
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David *********
They will want to see your passport and boarding card.
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Bä ****
Google “Onward Ticket” for $12 rental as a safety precaution…Don’t throw away the last plane ticket entering Thailand, they’ll ask to see the flight ticket 🎟
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Ryan ***********
@Bä ***
 I didn’t get asked for plane ticket entering Thailand only in in us they asked
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เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
Onward ticket. Will work
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Billy *******
It's not immigration that will ask it's the check in where you first try to board where your flight originated buy another ticket going to Cambodia .
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George *********
I flew from LAX was diverted to HNL then Tokyo to BKK. I was asked for forward travel at all three airports. I was even challenged twice about the 70 day stay. I’m here on a ME TR. Flew on ANA.
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Bill *********
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@George ********
 how long ago was this and what proof did you provide?
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George *********
@Bill ********
 got here 5 days ago. I have a return ticket through ANA so I just showed them that as well as my evisa.
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Brandon ************
Immigration will only ask to see your onward travel if they want to deny entry. Your airline may ask to see proof of a trip out of Thailand though. It might be worth it to buy a cheap train or bus ticket out of Thailand to keep in your back pocket.
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Bill *********
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@Brandon ***********
 I've never been asked about my travel plans by the airline. But I may check out bus prices just in case. What proof of bus ticket do they expect? Will email confirmation be enough or do the want a print out?
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Jo **********
@Bill ********
 I fly very frequently from Europe or Singapore into Thailand never once in decades have I been asked anything about tickets. BUT, as people have posted here US airlines often go ask.
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Michael ********
@Bill ********
 never used to be asked much before Covid but since then have been asked 3 times out of 6 entries to show ticket or long term visa
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Brandon ************
@Bill ********
 not really sure, I've never used it, but it's often recommended and can be super cheap. I've only used an onward travel site to print out a rented plane ticket
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@Brandon ***********
 what is the website for the bus/train tickets?
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Brandon ************
@Stormie *******
 I think 12go is the most popular one
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Stormie ********
@Brandon ***********
 thank you!
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