Will airlines let you board a flight from Australia with an outward ticket in 59 days? We will be extending our 30 day visa exemption whilst in Thailand
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The discussion revolves around whether airlines will permit boarding a flight from Australia with an outward ticket dated 59 days later, while the traveler plans to extend their 30-day visa exemption in Thailand. Community members provided varied experiences, indicating that responses from airlines can differ, with some never being asked for onward tickets, while others suggest it's safer to have proof of onward travel within the visa period. Suggestions also include considering a 60-day tourist visa rather than relying on extensions.
Cathryn *****************
We flew over from Melbourne with no return flight, we’re not questioned at all.
Cimi ******
Hello! I’m Australian… I bought an airplane ticket just before my 30 day stamp expired, & had it refunded to me after I cancelled it hours before the flight. Bought a ticket to Malaysia on Hopper)
However I was not asked at the airport on arrival for proof of exit.
But it’s a good idea to cover yourself as it is an entry requirement.
จอนห์ *******
Have the link ready to Google to Thai immigration regarding 30 extension of stay.
You'll have proof then.
Mike ******
Sorta depends if
You want stress
Or you want security
Totally your call for $200
Hmm…
Must be a tight budget !!
Sam *****
Yep again another post that points out how stupid and useless the whole ticket entry system is. It achieves nothing buts wastes so many peoples time and money.
requiring proof you're leaving a country you're visiting within the allowed time frame of your visa (or exemption) is stupid...? That's pretty standard for most of the world
yeah I know that,but still 100% pointless. Just because someone has a ticket, does not mean they are going to use it. So entirely stupid. I think there is an R word that describes a situation when something is continued to be done even though it in no way ensures or achieves the desired outcome.
preventing people being stuck in Thailand with no money and no way home? The country has nearly 40 million tourists a year (pre covid), you're thinking about how you would act, not how a system with that many people functions. Plenty of people get stuck overseas with no money.
yeah well that is a completely different subject to what we were discussing isn’t it? Can’t vet out stupid people, they do live among us. But back to what we were discussing. Systems and requirements that in no way ensure the outcome you are desiring are in fact retarded systems. That’s all I was pointing out and in fact am 100% correct in saying. I am sure you will not agree because god knows why. I don’t make the facts, just pointing them out.
I have entered visa exempt 3 times to Thailand with extension of 30 days each time at thai immigration 1900baht Patong 2 times and 1 time jomtien no issues this year and my flights with jetstar out of Sydney have always been booked with a return for 60 days never been questioned by airline or thai authorities but do remember even with any paid visa or entry permits or visa exempt entry to the land of smiles is not a guarantee Chokh di
David ********
What about the 6 mth multi tourist visa ???
Sab *****
We had no dramas with Vietnam Airlines last week
Henrik *****
The smart thing to do is getting a 60 day tourist visa, when you know your stay will be 30 to 60 days.
It is cheaper than an extension.
You apply from the comfort of you home at thaievisa.go.th
You don’t need to use holiday time to find, go to and wait at a Immigration office.
30 + 30 days = 2 tickets out of Thailand
60 days = 1 ticket out of Thailand.
A 30 day extension is possibel, if wanting to stay in longer, so up to 90 days without having to leave Thailand.
When going 30 to 60 days as the OP, it’s the best way to do things.
Going 60 to 90 days, it’s still the best choice, since 30 day visa excempt + 30 day extension, you then need to do a visarun to get the last 30 days, instead of just staying inside Thailand for the full 90 days with a 60 day tourist visa.
You will still get information about what to do, by going to thaievisa.go.th by answering 3 questions.
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Andy *******
Many many wrong answers here. Correct answer is "it depends" or "depends on your luck". Bottom line, you legally must be able to show you're leaving Thailand within the stamp period, 30 days.
Lisa ********
Also form Australia- We just had this issue - airline asked how long we were staying (35 days) - I had been advised to buy outward bound travel tickets to Siam Reap online and ready to show them. (Around $20Aud)
Once arriving in BKK we went to immigration and was able to extend. You can also apply for a visa extension in Australia if you have enough time prior to your travel. They take approx 12-15 business days in Aust.
I never actually used the ticket - theres a small fee to provide a real reservation for a trip that will allow your airline to let you board(if they question you) and fly into Thailand - once I arrived I went to immigration and applied for an tourist visa extension for a second 30 days.
Alternatively you can fly out of Thailand to anywhere and when you return the 30 day tourist exemption starts again.
Depends on the airline I've been told but I know 100% you'll be fine with Thai airways. I came to Thailand this last trip on a 60 day TR and my return flight was 5 months later. Dude just said 'ohhh, long time in Thailand!' But no issues
seriously. Ok that's a surprise. I almost always fly with them for longer periods and never been questioned
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Ritchie *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you everyone for your input
Alistair **********
Seen some people say they've been asked from Australia. But flown 5x from Australia in the last 2yrs on Thai Airways, Jetstar & Singapore Airlines and haven't been asked once