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What proof of onward journey can be accepted when applying for a Thai tourist visa from the UK?
Another question. When applying for the tourist visa, it asks that you have proof of an outbound journey (I'm applying from the UK). As i don't yet have an idea of my next travel plan after 60 days (or possibly 90 if i extend), would i be able to submit a coach or train booking, as these have very little impact on cost, instead of a fight? And if not, and a flight is required for the visa, then what is the best airline to use for a full / near full refund. Has anyone from the UK specifically done either of these two things when applying for the tourist visa?
Answer summary
The inquiry revolves around the proof of an outbound journey required for a Thai tourist visa application from the UK. Users debate whether a coach or train booking can suffice instead of a flight, with many stating that while a flight is preferred, some suggest using a cheap train or bus ticket within Southeast Asia or booking a refundable flight with easy cancellation as viable alternatives. There is also discussion about the necessity of confirmed e-tickets and the risks associated with using fake bookings.
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Alan **********
Pick a flight out, any flight, and use it FOR the visa.
When you're about to come in, if you MUST ('cause the IO on arrival is NOT going to ask you for proof), buy a prepaid ticket out to show the IO IF s/he asks (s/he won't) and cancel when you get to your accommodation.
When you're about to come in, if you MUST ('cause the IO on arrival is NOT going to ask you for proof), buy a prepaid ticket out to show the IO IF s/he asks (s/he won't) and cancel when you get to your accommodation.
Nick **********
So your booking one way from Uk..You will deffo need visa..if your booking a return book it for 90days inc 1st day in Thailand.trust me you wont want leave😎
Henrik ****
A cheap train or buss ticket within 60 days is just fine. A ticket to Laos or Cambodia at 100 THB or something.
Ian ********
OPHenrik JN do you have experience of this? The tourist visa web page is very specific about wanting an e ticket from the airline directly for onward travel.
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Henrik ****
Ian Mellen, you can also try onwardticket.com at about 12 USD.
Henrik ****
Ian Mellen, yes, I have made multiple TR visas for ppl around. But true that I cannot give a guarantee, but you can try buy a cheap train or bus ticket, and wait to buy a plane ticket till the UK Embassy refuses to accept it.
Kevin *******
It's amazing how we have to do all this ducking and diving to get a visa ! Bring back simple visa on entry and border bounces been working for 50 years !
Leevi ***********
Kevin Dunne exactly. e-visa application is tricky....too much requirements and stress...
Gary *******
Just buy a cheap flight ticket out of Thailand like to Cambodia when you in Thailand then cancel your Cambodia flight
Ian ********
OP@Gary ******
can't do that, the thai tourist visa states you need proof of onward journey to be uploaded before entering thailand and NONE of the airlines do a one way flight from BKK to say another neighbour country that is at least 2 months in the future.
John *********
Ian Mellen ive booked a one way flight from Bangkok to phnom penh for January
Jonathan **********
Just book a refundable flight on Air Asia and cancel it the moment you get through immigration.
Ian ********
OPJonathan Seraphim you cannot book a one way ticket on any of the asian airlines, 2 months out, I've been trying, but they always show as no results.
Cliff *********
Paul Malcolm what's a sponsorship letter?
Paul *********
Cliff Dorsett don't need that unless you are staying with Thai family/friends and dont have a hotel booking
Leevi ***********
Paul Malcolm "air ticket directly from airline"..this is getting more difficult...some travel agents don´t send e-tickets, only booking number. so, how to manage that?
Henrik ****
Leevi Kiviranta, you need a flight ticket to Thailand, and you need a confirmed ticket not only a booking number. Any airline will issue a confirmed air ticket.
Ian ********
OPLeevi Kiviranta this is exactly what I'm talking about. This is over kill imo, also when booking a hotel ( which you can cancel very easily), i think they want you to have you ENTIRE iteneraty planned out, so every single hotel, and dates confirmed.
Paul *********
It asks for proof by air. Worth a try though.
John **********
A train or a flight should be OK
Ian ********
OP@John *********
okay great, do you know any sites that are particularly good for this, for example, providing an e ticket?
Damien ***********
Ian Mellen 12go
Ian ********
OPDamien Kindregan specifically states on the tourist visa doc section that you must have an outbound e-ticket directly booked through the airline and not an agent.
Graham ******
Ian Mellen
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Derek ********
Ian Mellen be weary they are clamping down on fake bookings and its fraud if they see this.....Using a fake booking site to generate "dummy" flight itineraries or hotel reservations for immigration and visa applications is highly risky and legally classified as documentary fraud.If you submit a fake booking, immigration officers can easily detect it, leading to severe, long-lasting consequences for your ability to travel internationally.It goes on The International Air Transport Association (IATA),marked for life.
Ian ********
OPDerek Malone thanks for the advice. I was not going to use one of these companies that provides a booking reference only, was going to book a genuine bus / train and eat the cost, as that is proof of onward journey.
Ant ***********
Yes
Ian ********
OPAnt W Tailor is that a Yes to booking a bus/train, yes to doing this yourself?
Ant ***********
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