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What is the best way to handle onwards travel for a 60-day Thai e-visa application?

Paul *********
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Hello I have flight booked stay in Thailand 90days, I planned for 60 day on arrival with 30 day extension so I will now get 60 day e visa and extend when there,

My question is as anybody used a onward dummy ticket that you get day before flight just in case they say anything at check in and immigration about return flight being after visa runs out thx

Thx for all replies think I will get a bus or train ticket to laos that should keep check-in/immigration happy 🙏
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The user plans to enter Thailand with a 60-day e-visa and extend their stay by applying for an additional 30 days. They seek advice on using an onward travel ticket to satisfy airline and immigration requirements, as their return flight is after the visa expires. Responses suggest that a bus or train ticket to Laos and other onward travel solutions are acceptable to meet these requirements, although some warn of potential scrutiny from immigration.
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Harold **********
Harold **********
I never been asked for an outward ticket on entry
Keith *******
Keith *******
Don't believe anyone that says 'should' or ' might' in their reply.
Steve *******
Steve *******
Plenty of people have used that service, you should be fine
John ****
John ****
My friend used one and they did not send the ticket
Damien ***********
Damien ***********
Book a bus ticket bangkok to laos on 12go about 7euro
Paul *******
Paul *******
A bus ticket to Laos will suffice. as long as stated leave thailand within 60 days.
Paul *********
Paul *********
OP
Paul Jones yes good idea i will look at this thx 👍👍
Steve *******
Steve *******
Buy cheap onward travel within 60 days to satisfy both your airline and Thai Immigration
Paul *********
Paul *********
OP
Steve Greir yes I think that's what I'll do even a bus ticket to laos sounds good just to keep them happy at check-in thx 👍
André-Etienne ********
André-Etienne ********
All depends on your booking date, because effective Sept. 14, 2026, it’ll be 30 day on arrival stamp, even if you have an e-Visa for 6 months with multiple entries.
John **********
John **********
@André-Etienne *******
incorrect. The change only affects visa exempt entry. Visas have not changed
André-Etienne ********
André-Etienne ********
@John *********
we’ll see soon enough when I return; and I still only got a 60 day stamp in relation to my 6 month tourist visa in the Spring. What’s your source?
Ian **********
Ian **********
I've used the onward ticket. It is not a dummy ticket but a real booking that is automatically cancelled anytime between 48 hours and 7 days. It cost me $14
Paul *********
Paul *********
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Ian Morrison did they check this at check in and immigration? I think this is good for me just making sure it's been ok for other people who have used it thx
Ian **********
Ian **********
Paul Hurdley Immigration rarely ask for this, but many airlines do. They just want to see your booking. Nobody will launch a forensic investigation
Graeme *******
Graeme *******
Get the right bloody visa a tourist one 60 days with the extension another 30 why try and go around the system.
Paul *******
Paul *******
Graeme Drake should have gone to spec savers.
Steve *******
Steve *******
Graeme Drake That's exactly what the OP is doing but it doesn't negate the fact that he needs onward travel within 60 days to satisfy both his airline and Thai Immigration
Sam ********
Sam ********
Graeme Drake He's actually asking how to comply with the system, maybe you forgot to put your glasses on.
Graeme *******
Graeme *******
Sam Cooper Glasses on, the guy said 60 day on arrival I thought that meant visa exempt stamp which we know is soon to be 30. Yes if he has 60 day e visa and goes to immigration during his time and ask for extension not a problem.
Brian **********
Brian **********
Graeme Drake that’s exactly what he said he was going to do.🤷🏻‍♂️

His question was about onward travel
ZanyLi******
ZanyLi******
Get a tourist E visa online with Thai embassy London that give you 60 days cost is £30 then on the 60 day go to immigration and extend it for 30 days more cost 1900 bhats
ZanyLi******
ZanyLi******
My flight booked 89 nights that’s a return flight and I know there be no problem with airline and immigration
Steve *******
Steve *******
ZanyLion6864 Unfortunately for you there will be a problem with your airline and possibly a problem with Thai Immigration. The 30 days extention of stay has to be applied for and is only issued at the discretion of the Immigration Office where you apply, it's not a given!
Steve *******
Steve *******
ZanyLion6864 Still need onward travel within 60 days to satisfy your airline and Thai Immigration
Paul *******
Paul *******
ZanyLion6864 - He already knows that , he’s asking about onward plane ✈️ tickets !!!
ZanyLi******
ZanyLi******
Paul Hogan why he not get a return ticket that works out cheaper and you can change the date you coming back
Ian ********
Ian ********
ZanyLion6864 because it doesn’t work out cheaper
Tom *****
Tom *****
A refundable bus ticket from Hat Yai to Padang Besar is sufficient.
Dennis *********
Dennis *********
You taking a huge risk. If you come visa exempt your return needs to be within 30 day... not adding an extension. Easy to solve by purchasing tickets that you can cancel.and rebook. You don't want to get turned back at thai immigration
James **********
James **********
Dennis Starkey have you ever been to thailand?
Dennis *********
Dennis *********
James Mitchell many many times. Have you bothered to read the recent news. They're cracking down at immigration arrivals hard atm. Several reports of people being turned away for the 20k bath or equivalent AND no return or improper returns as was suggested here. Would you rather take a chance and completely ruin a yearly holiday by winging it, or do the right thing. I doubt to many people would want to possibly get locked up awaiting a return flight and completely ruin what should be a wonderful vacation if they understand the risk. Do you know what happens if you get rejected??? Now that's the question!!
Paul **********
Paul **********
Dennis Starkey what a load of bull. Its well known they are cracking down on people abusing the system, multiple border bounces, not random tourists without any previous travel. Stop with the fear mongering
Iri *******
Iri *******
Interesting 🤔

I have the same.
Arnold **********
Arnold **********
Get a visa for 90 days
Graham ******
Graham ******
Arnold Johnston needs to be over 50 or have Thai family ;)
Martyn ***********
Martyn ***********
The tickets are cheap... Like 14 dollars! Just get one it's not worth the risk not too.

Bestonwardticket.com
Kevin ************
Kevin ************
You could book a 60 day plane ticket, then change your flight when you extend your visa.
Carol ********
Carol ********
Kevin Ganzevoort thats what ive done, kinda panicked + booked return flight for 60 days but want to extend, I wish now that i opted for 90 day visa, ive still to apply for the 60 day visa, certainly not the cheapest option grrr
Tom *****
Tom *****
Kevin Ganzevoort not the cheapest option
Graham ******
Graham ******
Ask your airline what their policy is for people with a TR60 regarding onward travel within 60 days (ask using text or email to show the reply at check in if required).

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