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Will airlines accept a 90-day flight for a 60-day visa exemption plus extension in Thailand?

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Feb 22, 2025
9 months ago
James *******
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I just spent 2 months in Thailand using the visa exemption. Next December I would like to spend 3 months so I know I can get a 30 days extension on my visa exemption or a tourist visa but will the airlines accept a 90 day flight with the initial 60 day visa exemption based on me getting a 30 day extension later?
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The question discusses whether airlines will accept a one-way ticket for a 90-day stay in Thailand considering a 60-day visa exemption, which can be extended by 30 days. Community members highlight that it's essential to check with the specific airline regarding their policies on onward travel, as some may require proof of a return flight matching the duration allowed by the visa exemption. It's noted that while immigration might not care if a traveler intends to extend their stay, it ultimately depends on the individual airline's regulations. Variability in immigration policies over time is also mentioned.
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We flew with Singapore Air with the same intentions. When checking in we said we had no visa to cover the 89 days we were planning. They questioned us and we explained that we were going for the 30 day extension. They were happy to let us board.
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Arun *******
It might all change by December, meaning it could revert back to the 30 day visa exempt entry.

Wait and see, closer to the time
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Jonathan *********
Just make your reservation for the return trip home from Thailand when you know when you’re going to leave. Immigration rarely asks for a return ticket and if they do just tell them you are traveling out of the country by land.
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Paul *******
If you get the 60 day visa exempt stamp and extend by a further 30 days at the Immigration office, Immigration class you as a tourist. If you then attempt to enter again on a visa exempt stamp, Immigration rightly consider that after on 90 day stay in the country that you are no longer a tourist but that you are attempting to live long term in the country. While there is no legal limit to the number of Visa exempt entries, once the Immigration officer believes that you are no longer visiting the country as a tourist he will deny you entry. 3. If you have already stayed for 90 days on a visa exempt entry, then in future to guarentee entry into Thailand, you need to obtain a long term visa suitable to the reason for your stay.
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Colin *********
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 that might only be a problem if you're doing 'back to back' visa exempt entries. The OP has just spent 60 days in Thailand and isn't intending to return until the end of the year.
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@Colin ********
 I assure you that Immigration is clamping down on the second (even if not consequtive) Visa Exempt attepts.
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Bent *************
Ask your airline and not here!
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Barry ******
I had no problem flying in on China Airlines with return flight more than 60 days out, immigration had no problem. But as Tod said, it can be up to the airline you fly, call them.
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James *******
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@Barry *****
 thank you
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Wannikea *********
Google onward ticket
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James *******
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@Wannikea ********
 my understanding is onward ticket is usually use when you have a one way ticket to your destination country such as Thailand. I usually have a round trip ticket for 60 days but I want to stay 90 days
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@James ******
 you book a round trip at 89 days, but show the airline the onward ticket departing at 59 days
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Paul *************
@James ******
 no it’s a company where you book a ticket to satisfy the airline but it’s not a real ticket. But should they ask for it, it will work for that purpose.

Saves you booking a flight that’s expensive and you’ll likely not use.
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James *******
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@Paul ************
 James Yager you book a round trip at 89 days, but show the airline the onward ticket departing at 59 days
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Tod *********
That is between you and your air carrier so you would want to check with them BEFORE you fly.

SOME airlines do require proof of onward travel within the number of days you'll be stamped in for (60 days). They don't care that you can apply for an extension, only about the days you can get stamped in for when you show up without any visa in your passport

If you manage to check in with onward travel dated out 90 days you'll be fine when you land here and go to stamp in at passport control. They won't care at all about it
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Bill **********
The easiest way is to plan a short flight outside the country within the 60 days. Visit Angkor Wat, see Luang Phrabang, sample the food in Penang. And show the airline that ticket when or if they demand Proof of Onward Travel. That way you satisfy the regulation and avoid any need of contact with Thai bureaucracy. When you return, you’ll be stamped in for 60 more days. We stay for three months at a time, and this year we left on day 58 for a week in Hanoi and a tour of Halong Bay.
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James *******
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@Bill *********
 thank you
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Tod *********
@James ******
 actually the EASIEST way is to call your airline and ask them if you need proof of onward travel in 60 days if you're flying to thailand "free stamp" (visa exempt) entry 😛
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@Tod ********
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