Answered2 months ago
What should I do if my Thai Tourist E-Visa application is rejected after I booked a flight?
Hi everyone,
I’m a British citizen and I’m planning to apply online for a 60-day Thai Tourist E-Visa through the Thai Embassy in London. I will be flying from London to Bangkok.
I understand that I need to provide proof of a flight booking and onward travel. My concern is, what happens if I book a flight in advance and then the Thai Embassy refuses my visa? Would I lose the money I paid for the flight ticket?
My second question is about proof of onward travel. I’m planning to travel from Bangkok to Laos by train. Would a confirmed train ticket from Bangkok to Laos be accepted as proof that I will leave Thailand before the 60 days expire, or does the Embassy require an onward flight ticket specifically?
Has anyone recently applied for the Thai Tourist E-Visa through the London Embassy and used a train ticket to Laos as proof of onward travel?
I would really appreciate any advice or recent experience. Thank you!
I’m a British citizen and I’m planning to apply online for a 60-day Thai Tourist E-Visa through the Thai Embassy in London. I will be flying from London to Bangkok.
I understand that I need to provide proof of a flight booking and onward travel. My concern is, what happens if I book a flight in advance and then the Thai Embassy refuses my visa? Would I lose the money I paid for the flight ticket?
My second question is about proof of onward travel. I’m planning to travel from Bangkok to Laos by train. Would a confirmed train ticket from Bangkok to Laos be accepted as proof that I will leave Thailand before the 60 days expire, or does the Embassy require an onward flight ticket specifically?
Has anyone recently applied for the Thai Tourist E-Visa through the London Embassy and used a train ticket to Laos as proof of onward travel?
I would really appreciate any advice or recent experience. Thank you!
Answer summary
A British citizen is seeking advice about applying for a 60-day Thai Tourist E-Visa online through the Thai Embassy in London. They are concerned about the financial risk of booking a flight if their visa is denied. Additionally, they are inquiring if a train ticket from Bangkok to Laos would be acceptable as proof of onward travel, rather than a flight ticket. Various comments suggest that while a flight booking might need to be uploaded, travelers can often provide hypothetical flight details without finalizing a ticket. As for onward travel, it appears that a train ticket is generally accepted.
12 repliesnewest first
Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.
Peter ********
You book a plane ticket with an airline. If your visa is rejected you still have your plane ticket. But highly unlikely your tourist visa gets denied. Just follow the steps and provide what they ask for.
Ant ***********
As John S has mentioned
Just enter a flight No & date that you may or may not take , don’t need to book it , Embassy needs a date to align with when your EVisa is valid to
Train ticket for onward travel is good
Just enter a flight No & date that you may or may not take , don’t need to book it , Embassy needs a date to align with when your EVisa is valid to
Train ticket for onward travel is good
Paul *********
Ant W Tailor i applied this morning. Need a upload of plane ticket. Can only upload 1 file. So I would imagine you would need to merge 2 files on a pdf merge like you need to do with the 3 months of bank statements. Only place to enter a flight number manually was the flight into Thailand. And......yes it is a nightmare to complete on a phone!
Sarkawt *******
OPPaul Malcolm really they need a plane ticket to be upload it ? What about onward ticket?
Sarkawt *******
OPAnt W Tailor Supporting Documents”
For a normal Tourist Visa (TR) from the UK, you generally need to upload:
Passport biodata page — the page with your photo and personal details.
Recent passport photograph — taken within the last 6 months.
Proof of your current location in the UK — for example, a utility bill, mobile bill, rental agreement, etc., showing your name and address.
Flight booking — showing your journey to Thailand and onward/return journey.
Accommodation in Thailand — hotel booking, or an invitation letter if staying with family/friends.
For a normal Tourist Visa (TR) from the UK, you generally need to upload:
Passport biodata page — the page with your photo and personal details.
Recent passport photograph — taken within the last 6 months.
Proof of your current location in the UK — for example, a utility bill, mobile bill, rental agreement, etc., showing your name and address.
Flight booking — showing your journey to Thailand and onward/return journey.
Accommodation in Thailand — hotel booking, or an invitation letter if staying with family/friends.
Sarkawt *******
OPThey need the flight booking confermation to be upload it
John **********
The visa process is nothing to do with the airline. However you should be able to show travel dates without actually booking flights unless they specifically request actual tickets. Look up the flights you intend to take and supply these details and flight numbers
Paul *********
@John *********
you need to show proof of travel with your name on it, if not it will be rejected and you will get the chance to upload again.Sarkawt *******
OPPaul Malcolm what about onward ticket do they accept train ticket or should be a flight
Sarkawt *******
OP@John *********
they need the flight booking confirmation to be upload it online I thinkSarkawt *******
OP@John *********
are you sure? Shall I give a tryActivity
6 joined6
people
Related
25What additional information do I need to provide for my Thai tourist visa application from the UK before flying from the USA?
204215d
What documents do I need to apply for a Thai tourist visa while working in the UK?
1.2k12107d
What are the requirements for applying for a Thailand visa regarding flight and accommodation details?
410225mo
Do I need to book a flight and hotel for my Thai visa application even if they're not required?
365226mo
Do you need to book and pay for a flight before applying for a visa to Thailand?
1.5k12148mo
What are alternatives for providing proof of flight and accommodation when applying for a Thai tourist visa?
3k20371y
How do I fill in accommodation details for my online tourist visa application when I haven't booked any stays yet?
3.9k33171y
What should I do if I can't upload documents for my Thai tourist visa application before my flight?
4.2k40183y
Will the Thai Embassy in London accept a bus ticket as proof of onward travel for my 60+30 visa application?
1.4k1143y
What should I do if I cannot upload my bio-page for a Thai tourist e-visa application?
3.6k21373y
What documents should I upload for 'Document Indicating Current Location' when applying for a Thai Tourist Visa online?
1.6k1033y
What is the declaration form I need to download for my Thai tourist visa application?
999733y
Do I need to provide accommodation and flight details to apply for a Thai tourist visa on the e-visa website?
1.3k973y
What should I do if the Thai Tourist visa application requires two local guarantors that I don't know?
2.1k2074y
What should I do if I don't have a guarantor for my Thai tourist visa application?
548214y
Do I need to book onward travel for a 60-day tourist visa if I plan to extend my stay in Thailand?
2.1k14194y
Can I apply for a 90-day Thai tourist visa while in Seoul as a Canadian?
860624y
What documents do I need to submit for a Thai tourist visa application?
607145y
What documents do I need to upload when applying for a Thai tourist visa online from the US?
1.1k655y
What should I do if I can't access the Thai tourist visa application site?
1.7k1556y
Can I reenter Thailand on a visa exempt entry if my Tourist Visa application is rejected after leaving for Vientiane?
2.6k24117y
Do I need to show proof of onward travel when entering Thailand with a 60-day tourist visa and planning to extend it for 30 days?
43037y
Is a flight ticket within 90 days acceptable for proof of onward travel when applying for a Thai tourist visa?
1.5k10108y
Do I need to show proof of onward travel for a 60-day tourist visa to Thailand before departing Australia?
39029y
What should I do if my surname is spelled incorrectly on my Thai tourist visa?
1.5k7229y
Resources
Need help with your Thai visa?
#1 visa agent · 4,000+ reviews · 100,000+ expats served