Will I need proof of departure when obtaining a visa on arrival in Thailand as an American?

Visa on Arrival Thailand Visa Requirements Proof of Departure American Passport Holders Border Crossing from Vientiane Visa Types Immigration Procedures

Sep 16, 2019

5 years ago

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Hello. 

I am planing to cross the border from Vientiane. Plan is to get my visa on arrival but will I be required to show proof of departure from country? How many options are available for visas on arrival for Americans?

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The post queries about the requirements for obtaining a visa on arrival in Thailand, specifically whether proof of departure is necessary for Americans crossing the border from Vientiane. The user also seeks information on the various options available for visas on arrival for U.S. citizens.

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