Which airport should I choose for visa exemption when flying from Manila to Bangkok or Prachuap Khiri Khan?

Nov 23, 2017
7 years ago
Brijonel *********
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hello. i'm from the philippines. i just want to ask if which airport i should go from manila to bangkok/prachuap khiri khan, thailand provinve to avail the visa exemption? thank you for those who will answer.. ๐Ÿ‘
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A user from the Philippines inquired about the best airport to fly to Bangkok or Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand, to avail of visa exemption. The comments highlighted the importance of holding a return ticket and possibly being required to show proof of funds (approximately 20,000 baht). There were discussions about the financial proof requirements imposed by the Philippine government and the necessity to have all documents ready before departure to avoid issues at the Manila Airport.
Ron *******
The financial requirements only apply to Fillipino citizens applying for a visa to visit Thailand. If your coming in visa exempt just a return ticket and you maybe asked to show 20,000 baht or the equivalent in cash to Thai immigration. Be sure to have it on you. You MUST have a return or onward ticket as it's highly likely you won't be boarded in Manila with no onward or return ticket.
Brijonel *********
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so what is the best thing to do? get a visa in the thai embassy or travelling ang getting visa exempt with all the requirements..???
Richa *********
Sa ph immigration hahanapan ka ng return ticket, hotel booking at dala ka ng proof of funds kung ma-question ka sabihin mo lang talaga tour lang talaga then research ka lang ng mga tourist places just in case with confidence talaga ang sagot dapat..un lang naman palabas ng ph pero sa side ng thai immigration sobrang dali lang talaga makapasok dito sa thailand..pag may question ka pa just pm me para ma share ko rin ung experience ko regarding sa visa sa th
Brijonel *********
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ahh ganun po ba.. eh pag ung visa exempt po?
Richa *********
Sa experience namin, hindi kami sa pinas nag apply ng tourist, sa thai embassy sa bahrain po kaya konti lang requirements..return ticket, bank statement at hotel booking..check nyo na lang po ano requirements sa th embassy sa manila..
Richa *********
Sandali lang nmn po pero maraming requirements
Brijonel *********
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matagal po ba pag kumuha sa embassy?
Brijonel *********
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salamat po.. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
Richa *********
Hi po just show them na travel lang talaga ang plan mo papunta dito sa thailand,para di ka i-offload..un lang talaga ang problem pag sa pinas ka manggagaling makalagpas ka sa immigration officer..ako po, family visa ako everytime na uuwi ako mag isa at pabalik minsan hinihingi ung oec ng husband ko..
Brijonel *********
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what if i have recently worked abroad and can't show a company id?
Richa *********
Hi, some ph immigration will ask for return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds if leaving the philippines as a tourist, if alone and it's your 1st time to travel internationally.. Just be ready to answer with confidence, so ph i.o. will let you fly..we call it offload passenger..

My cousin experienced it..ph i.o. asked if she is employed and asked to show her company id..
Peter *******
If you have proof of a return ticket and you are a Philippines citizens then you will be able to pass Philippinen Immigration at the Manila Airport

(I know from what I speak we just came through there in October my Filipino friend had to buy a return ticket on the spot luckily we had data connection and did plus we made our flight)

A shout out to Cebu Air for their direct flights to Siem Reap.
Joe ***********
If a way is found to bypass this restriction by using one airline or gate or a other doesn't mean the restriction doesn't exist.
Joe ***********
The Phillipine Immigration authority by requiring a Return to the Philippines Air to ticket to let the person pass is enforcement of exactly what I am talking about. I do not know of any other country that has such a requirement on their own citizens leaving the country. And as said (if one Googles) the reason for this is based on numerous stories where the Phillipine Government had to assist women who went abroad to work as maids and nannies - who were then kept as a captive by the employer. These people had to plead with family to buy return tickets and to the Philippine Government to issue travel documents as the employer stole their passports This happened even to people who went to other SEA countries. But one has to read the news in their lives to know that theses things happen.
Joe ***********
If anyone doubts it then Google is your friend
Joe ***********
In the past and perhaps even now the foreign Embassies in Manila had to comply with a Philippine Government order to check financial proof
Joe ***********
Note: The restrictions I speak of were instituted by the Philippine Government to protect mostly women who were being lured into jobs in the middle east and were kept there as virtual slaves and their passports taken from them. But theses 'protections' have been applied broadly in some cases
Brijonel *********
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thank you for that information.. ๐Ÿ‘
Joe ***********
The Philippine Governent has restrictions on citizens flying out of the country - especially alone. And may demand proof of financial ability to afford a ticket back home. I know of instances where Philippine citizens were denied visas to go to Thailand by the Philippine government. I suggest you to check this out before buying airline tickets
Brijonel *********
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yes
@JD ******
.. i am planning to bring atleast 15k baht on my trip. would that be okay?
Brijonel *********
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yes i am planning to get a return ticket too.. but i want to extend it again for another 30 days what are the requirements?
Joe ***********
In the past and perhaps even now the foreign Embassies in Manila had to comply with a Philippine Government order to check financial proof
Brijonel *********
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i am travelling alone and i want to go to thailand and get the visa exemption.
Joe ***********
I don't know if it is in effect anymore but should be checked out
Brijonel *********
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thank you so much.. it's my first time knowing that.. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘..
Jeremy ********
DMK is for low cost airlines while BKK is for regular airlines...I guess it depends on how much you want to spend on a ticket...
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