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Will my 60-day E-Visa be approved for my travel plans in Thailand?

Mark ********
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I’ve flights into and out of Bangkok booked and paid for 89 days apart. My intention is to get a 60 day E-Visa and a 30 day extension. Anyone have any idea if visa will be approved? Or should I book any cheap flight out of Thailand for 30 or 70 days after entry date?
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The original poster is seeking advice on whether their 60-day E-Visa application will be approved based on their travel plans, which include a return flight booked 89 days after entry. Comments reveal that while having an onward flight is not strictly enforced for long-term visas, it is often required for tourist visas or visa-exempt entries. Users suggest options for securing an onward flight and clarifying the extension rules for entering on a visa-exempt stamp.
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Michael ********
Michael ********
I am staying longer than my 60 day visa .I plan to extend for 30 days when I am there. I am flying with Finnair .Would anyone know if they are strict about having proof of onward travel ? Thanks .
Mark ********
Mark ********
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Further to my comment above. Turns out I can’t apply for E-visa and it tells me I have to go to nearest Thai embassy, which is about 700kms away 🙄 plus they are closed until Monday.

If I enter without a visa going 30 days exempt. Can I extend only once? If I leave the country and come back I will have to do quarantine hotel again. I am planning to marry while out there, would that make a difference?
Mark ********
Mark ********
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@Brandon ***********
Yes I figured. That means another Thai pass another 1 night in ASQ ++. Might be worth the 6 hour drive to Madrid
Bobby ********
Bobby ********
Sophie Whiting. You've probably changed to a different extension category. That can be done, but only one extension can be obtained on a tourist visa or a visa exempt stamp.
Sophie *********
Sophie *********
@Bobby *******
Well, that definitely wasn't the case as I've extended twice a few times.
Bobby ********
Bobby ********
Sophie Whiting. You can only extend once on a visa exempt.
Sophie *********
Sophie *********
no
Sophie *********
Sophie *********
he's not on fb
Sophie *********
Sophie *********
And, though it should have worked, it went wrong at BKK on my way out as Chiang Mai immigration stamped the wrong frigging date. Always check your stamps right away.
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
@Mark *******
Visa exempt only qualifies for one 30 day extension. If you leave the country you must meet any entry requirements at the time to enter again.
Sophie *********
Sophie *********
@Mark *******
I know people are renewing. And if they can do it once then they should be able to do it twice. That will give you 90 days. I did that once and then applied for a 7 day extension at the end of that period. It still cost 1900 baht though!
Carsten *********
Carsten *********
The return flight is only a little more and in these covid times, the airlines are rather large with extending / changing the return date.

Buy return and then change it when you get here
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
For the visa they don’t care.

If you are entering on a long term visa, like a Non O or Non OA or Thailand Elite you do not need an onward flight out from Thailand.

If on a visa exempt entry or tourist visa you need to have a flight ticket out of Thailand within the amount of days that your initial entry allows, regardless that you can get an extension in country. It doesn’t need to be a return ticket, any ticket out of Thailand will suffice.

In theory immigration can deny you entry if you don’t but they rarely ever would, because they know you can get an extension.

Almost always the hang up will be when you try to board your plane. Many airlines will not allow you to board without an onward ticket within the number of days.

Some will let you. Many won’t. You probably don’t want to be the one scrambling to buy an onward ticket at the check in desk. Best option is a changeable ticket, and just change the date when you’re here.

Alternatively you can Google “onward flight ticket” and you’ll find a plethora of companies willing to sell you one for around $10.

You’ll probably get a number of replies saying “I managed to enter with no problem, therefore you won’t have one either.” Well you won’t find out which way it’ll go until you get to the check in desk.
Jon *****
Jon *****
@Stuart ********
Thanks 👍. In your second supposition it seems unfair as we get stamped for one year... especilally if one intends to spend only a few months in Thailand !
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
@Jon **********
I’m not sure exactly. I’ve seen reports that one month is enough, but others have said they needed insurance for their full stay. Perhaps others may have the answer.
Jon *****
Jon *****
@Stuart ********
Hi Stuart, I understand a Thailand Elite visa holder doesn't need a return ticket. But how long the insurance contract should be in that case ?
Mark ********
Mark ********
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@Stuart ********
many thanks 👍🏻
Sophie *********
Sophie *********
Mine was. I got a 60 day stamp with it on arrival in BKK. And you have your return flight so all should be well. Or am I missing something here?!
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
@Sophie ********
Sorry, not sure what you’re meaning. Possibly cross posting stuff.
Sophie *********
Sophie *********
@Stuart ********
I, too, have a return flight though so..
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
@Sophie ********
as above. Some airlines may ignore the lack of return or onward flight, but many won’t. If you got in without one then that’s great, but there’s many many posts from people who have tried and failed at the checkin desk. Rarely immigration may ask you for one, but it could happen.

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