@Tod ********

my experience has been that it’s the airline that requires proof of exit within the period of time allowed on the Visa - not including any extensions.

I arrived yesterday on Cathay Pacific. In NYC they asked for a departing flight. I told them I didn’t have one as I was leaving by a land border to Laos after going to Chiang Mai. She asked me for the dates and let

It go. I was prepared to buy a departing flight on points if necessary then cancel immediately with

No cost to me.

@John *********

I’m physically in the USA and applied through the Washington DC portal.

We will travel to multiple countries before we enter Thailand via Malaysia.

@John *********

why is that?

I’m Canadian and I’m USA. The online visa system does allow me to apply for a tourist visa in this way.

I’ve completed the online application by booking a ferry ticket (changeable), accommodations in Lipe (changeable) and completed the Declaration that is found on the USA website.

Will update if there are any further requirements or anything else.

@Tod ********

thanks Tod.

The SETV application is asking for a document indicating current location (what is this?) and a travel booking confirmation (I’ve been told to book speedboat the day before from Langkawi.

Holly crap. You guys rock. Thanks so much for the education.

@James *******

oh ya. Makes sense. Thanks

@James *******

how about a quick flight to TPE with same day return to bkk. Would that be eligible? (Or HKG, etc)?