Answereda year ago
Will booking my flight for a 87-day stay in Thailand cause issues at immigration?
Hi I usually come to Thailand mid February for 3 months on the 60 day entry I get another 30 day extension so i usually stay 87 days in the year I’ve got no over stays on this, will booking my flight on those dates give me a problem at immigration ?
Answer summary
The user inquires about the implications of booking a flight for an 87-day stay in Thailand, based on their typical travel pattern of using a 60-day tourist visa with a 30-day extension. Community responses indicate that while there may not be issues at Thai immigration, airlines may ask for proof of a flight leaving Thailand due to the absence of a long-term visa. It is advisable for travelers to have evidence of departure, such as a ticket, to avoid complications.
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Harry ********
OPI booked for a 87 day round trip it’s just I’ve seen a bit of uncertainty around it lately
Shaughn ***********
@Harry *******
if you have a history of around your 90 or so days a year in Thailand the immigration officers shouldn’t bother you having a return flight of 87 days as you describe.
Will *********
What did you do previously?
Martyn *******
Wrong. Yesterday I was asked by immigration for proof of my return flight so make sure you have one booked and can make changes
Harry ********
OP@Martyn ******
yes was is it within the 60 days the extension part, I could book for the return to fly out on the 60 days and rebook it after I have 30 day extension it’s just the additional fee for ticket changeHolger **************
Martyn *******
Holger **************
@Martyn ******
This happened seldom Up to now ..But now they are more strict about the existing RulesMartyn *******
@Holger *************
first time for me however most airlines wil not let you board without proof of a return flight as they can be fined being liableHolger **************
Of course they know Most Visa runners use this Airport
Holger **************
@Martyn ******
tough Dogs now at DMKHolger **************
Should have anything for proofe that you leave Thailand
Railway Ticket for example
Railway Ticket for example
Holger **************
No only at Check in ,in your homecountry the Airline might ASK for Ticket outside Thailand within 60 days because you have No 90 days Non o Visa
Julian ********
@Holger *************
wrongHarry ********
OP@Holger *************
all the information I’ve seen says that you can enter for 60 days and get another 30 days so why shouldn’t book a ticket to cover that period it’s all subject to IO allowing this
Wayne *********
@Harry *******
because the 30 days is via application and Not a guarantee you get it. But it is rarely declined.
Andi ***********
No, you are not abusing the VE system.
Thaimer ******
No, as they don’t even ask for your flights
Ralph *******
@Thaimer *****
The airlines often do.Harry ********
OP@Ralph ******
I will have a return ticket it’s a round trip ? The part I read one time was the IO would expect the return part to be within the 60 days and not the extended periodThaimer ******
@Ēad ******
you can write whatever on departure part of TDACRalph *******
@Ēad ******
I’ve had mine checked on 4 of my last 5 flights. It’s getting more common.
Ēad *******
@Harry *******
… your onward or return travel must be within the 60 day period after your arrival.Airlines DO check sometimes. I’ve been checked personally on two separate occasions.
Also, now, it’s one of the fields on the TDAC. If you get checked at immigration, it might raise a flag
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