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What should I know about traveling to Thailand without an onward ticket?
Thailand travelOnward ticket requirementsNon-O visaThai immigration rulesAirline policiesExpats in Thailand
Aug 16, 2019
7 years ago
Tony *******
ORIGINAL POSTERA heads up for anybody thinking of entering Thailand without an onward ticket. I’ve had a extension of stay Non ‘O’ based on wife and daughter for several years and no issues.
Just tried to check in for a flight with Oman air and denied bcoz I did not have an onward ticket. I showed the check in staff my valid extension stamp till 2020 and they still refused.
Finally a manger saw sense and agreed that I did not have to purchase an outbound ticket.
But it did take a lot of explaining.
Just tried to check in for a flight with Oman air and denied bcoz I did not have an onward ticket. I showed the check in staff my valid extension stamp till 2020 and they still refused.
Finally a manger saw sense and agreed that I did not have to purchase an outbound ticket.
But it did take a lot of explaining.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A traveler experienced issues checking in for a flight to Thailand without an onward ticket, despite holding a Non-O extension of stay valid until 2020. The airline initially denied boarding due to their policy regarding return tickets, but a manager ultimately acknowledged the validity of the traveler's circumstances. This highlights potential challenges expats may face with airline policies, separate from Thai immigration regulations.
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James ********
Thanks for sharing. Yes...airlines many times look for return tickets. Its good the Airline Manager helped you.
Paul *********
That’s some airlines policy. Nothing to do with Thai immigration.
James ********
@Paul ********
but its an important reminder when flying to Thailand regardless of which visa one is on....or without a visa.Reply to
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