Will immigration accept mobile departure tickets or do they need to be printed in Thailand?

Immigration Visa Exempt Departure Tickets Thailand Travel Regulations Expat Advice

Nov 6, 2022

2 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Will immigration accept departure tickets on mobile phone, or do they have to be printed.

I am going to request a new departure date from my airline, and ask them to email it to me.

This is due to me flying to Vietnam just before my  90 days is up then returning to get a visa exempt for 45 days.

I want the new departure  date to be just before the 45 days to show immigration at Vietnam and Bangkok.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The general consensus among the commenters is that immigration in Thailand is unlikely to ask for printed departure tickets, as they often accept mobile versions. While airlines may require proof of return tickets during check-in, it appears that showing tickets on a mobile phone is usually sufficient. Some participants suggest having a printed copy as a backup in case of phone issues, particularly since airline staff may insist on seeing exit tickets before boarding.

Steve ********

Immigration won't ask you, if you're asked it'll be by the airline check-in staff. I've been asked more times than I care to remember, and they have accepted the reservation on my phone. Sometimes the check-in agent will take a photo, other times just the reservation number. Now I'm on retirement visa it's not a requirement, generally it's just on visa exempt entry or tourist visa.

2 years ago

Bob **********

Never been asked

2 years ago

Cliff *********

Better to have a paper copy in case your phone is not working

2 years ago

Cliff *********

Airline Staff at Vietnam airport will probably insist on seeing your exit tickets from Thailand or they won’t take you.

2 years ago

Steve *******

As Brendon says they probably wont ask but yes Immigration and airlines will accept bookings on a phone

2 years ago

Joe ******

Last time I did a border run to Vietnam.

I used two different airlines.

One for outbound and different airline for my return.

Immigration did not as any questions.

The outbound airline insisted I have a return ticket.

I showed them My return ticket on my phone.

I explained I was on a different airline.

They checked it out and confirmed it was a bona-fide return.

Then they checked me in .

Only print if the airline requires you to do so.

2 years ago

Ronald *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Joe *****

Did anyone at Vietnam airport, mention exit tickets from Thailand.

2 years ago

Joe ******

@Ronald ********

No.

No questions asked.

2 years ago

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Joe ******