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Will a 60-day tourist visa suffice for entry into Thailand without needing onward travel documentation?

Thailand Tourist Visa Visa Requirements Immigration Travel Planning Onward Travel Policy

Adrian *************

asked Jun 17, 2022

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Hi - I'm due to book a flight to Thailand for 75 days - I understand that a tourist visa will give 60 days and that I can extend at immigration for another 30 days - will having a 60 day tourist visa be acceptable at passport control in Bangkok or will I have to book another flight to say Cambodia before 60 days are up - Thank you

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Travelers booking a flight to Thailand for 75 days can enter on a 60-day tourist visa, which can be extended for an additional 30 days. While it seems unlikely that passport control will require proof of onward travel when entering with a tourist visa, some airlines may enforce their own policies about outbound tickets, especially if you're not holding a visa. It's advisable to verify with the airline beforehand to ensure compliance with their requirements.

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Anthony *********

I could be wrong but I think that the onward travel requirement is when you are arriving visa free, I remember when I first came out here at manchester airport they said if I don't have a visa and going visa free then I will need to book an onward ticket out of thailand.

4 years ago

Ellie *******

@Anthony ********

, If I understand right, same requirements to enter Thailand (at the immigration on entry point, air, land, or sea) for tourists, for both visa-exempt or tourist visa entries. When you have SETV, you still might be asked for three proofs (funds, accommodation, onward travel), and you would be refused to enter Thailand if you cannot show.

It's more airlines' policy that they check your outbound ticket only when you are without a visa.

4 years ago

Anthony *********

@Ellie ******

yeah, it's also usually only the airlines that check it and hardly ever at thai immigration, lol.

4 years ago

Tod *********

Based on the comments from others

@Adrian ************

you certainly need to check with your air carrier to see if you need onward travel 😉 That's the most sensible advice I think.

IF you can board your flight without it you won't have ANY issue at passport control stamping in though

4 years ago

Russell ******************

China Airways made me book a flight out at check in!!!

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Russell *****************

even WITH a valid tourist visa in your passport?

4 years ago

Russell ******************

@Tod ********

Yep.

4 years ago

Adele *******************

I used to do this before COVID19. Once I was asked at the boarding, and I said that I was planning to go into Laos or Cambodia by bus (which was my actual plan :D) and then go back to Thailand.

4 years ago

Tod *********

you shouldn't have any issues with your air carrier checking in to your flight OR at passport control when you go to stamp in here on a valid tourist visa. They won't ask for onward travel when you stamp in

4 years ago

Graham ******

@Tod ********

I had a TR60 flying with Qatar from London with my return flight on day 86. The check in agent went to check with the flight supervisor that I could board having told him I can get a 30 day extension in country.

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Graham *****

as a rule MOST carriers won't even ask for onward travel if you have a valid visa in your passport. Qatar is known to be hard about it though, glad you got it sorted

4 years ago