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Will airlines refuse boarding from Manchester to Bangkok if I plan to stay for 80 days on a visa exemption?

Sep 18, 2024
2 years ago
Joanne ***********
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Hi, i am planning a flight to BKK from Manchester UK with duration of 80 days. Intend to get visa exemption for 60 days then apply for the 30 day extension in Thailand. Does anyone know of airlines that will refuse boarding from Manchester? Thanks
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Travelers flying from Manchester to Bangkok who plan to stay for 80 days using a 60-day visa exemption with a 30-day extension may face varied experiences regarding boarding requirements. Some airlines, like Emirates and Qatar, have been known to check for onward travel, while others may not enforce this strictly. It is advisable to verify directly with the airline or purchase an onward ticket to avoid any issues.
Paul ********
Never had any issues with Emirates bu Qatar were very officious, asking a lot of questions, this was a few years ago.
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Jarrad ********
Last two I flew with Qatar, they flagged my passport on check in to see the return flight details and to check my visa.
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Ian *********
i go for 4 5 mth every winter for yrs they havent asked me once .!!.and i been on many airlines,they used to ask if u had a visa now n then but now its 60 on entry and u can extend it shouldnt be an issue
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Billy ******
@Ian ********
I do something similar, and Ive been asked on three occasions, once Emirates made me book one at the airport before allowing me to board
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Sam ********
Just run one of the fake itineraries from those sites.

Be very surprised if your airline would have an issue.
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Billy ******
You can buy a ticket from onward travel for around £12, but I've just bought a genuine ticket (which I won't use) from Bangkok to KL for £26 which can't be questioned
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Vince *********
Do a multi entrance visa online
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Steve *******
Most of them will want return/onward travel within 60 days
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Bonnie *********
Depends, some might.

I got questioned before I could fly.
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Lee *****
Will airlines let you book a 90 return ticket please ?
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Lee *****
Thanks guys
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Ronald *********
@Lee ****
I have an 89 day return ticket with Emirates, same as last year.
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Graham ******
@Lee ****
Yes, they will sell you whatever you want then it is your responsivility to meet the entry and stay requirements, Visa etc.
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Will ************
Emirates will ask .
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Stuart *********
Yes some will. Some won’t. So you’ll get conflicting answers here. Some will say “I’ve been to Thailand 500 times and I’ve never been asked”, to others saying “I got stopped boarding until I bought a ticket out”.

Call your airline to ask their policy or buy an “onward ticket” from the plethora of companies that will sell you one for about $15.

Immigration almost certainly won’t care as they know you can get an extension.
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