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Is an Onward Flight Enough for a Non-Immigrant ED Visa in Thailand?

Non-Immigrant ED Visa Flight Confirmation Visa Application

Jan 3, 2020

5 years ago

Hannah *****

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I am applying for a non immigrant Ed Visa with single entry as a German cititzen. I got a list of documents i Need to ger the Visa including "Copy of flight confirmation". My question is: do i Need a Return flight or is an onward flight enough as i am wanting to travel trough Asia after my stay in Thailand. 

Any Help appreciated!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When applying for a non-immigrant ED visa in Thailand, a flight confirmation is required. Many applicants ask whether a return flight is necessary or if an onward flight suffices, especially if traveling through Asia afterwards. It is generally acceptable to provide evidence of onward travel to another destination once your ED visa period is completed, but you should verify specific requirements with the Thai Embassy or Consulate where you are applying.

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5 years ago

James ********

Where are you applying for the Ed Visa?

How many months have you been in Thailand in 2019?

5 years ago

Hannah *****

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Thanks a Lot, very helpful!

5 years ago

James ********

It says copy of flight confirmation. It does not ask for return ticket.

But the airline may ask for one before allowing you to fly to Thailand.

A ticket departing Thailand to another SE Asia city should be OK.

There are cheap tickets to Vietnam as an example.

5 years ago

James ********

ED”: Visa for training and further education

NON-IMMIGRANT-ED VISA S : (90-day stay, € 70.00 visa fee)

Student:

Fully completed visa application : the exact address of at least one accommodation (exact specification of house number, street, postcode and town) as well as a guarantor or a contact person in Germany must be given)

Original passport and copy of the first page (multiple entry: valid for at least 18 months)

1 biometric passport photo ( taken in the last 6 months )

Copy of the flight confirmation

An official confirmation of admission to the Thai Embassy from the school in Thailand, which is provided with a letterhead / sign / stamp and signed by the headmaster

Visa fee

in the case of foreign passports (non-German applicants) additionally: copy of the registration certificate (registration office) / copy of the residence permit

The Royal Thai Embassy reserves the right to request additional documents if necessary

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5 years ago

Hannah *****

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@James *******

i am applying at the embassy in Stuttgart, Germany. I havent been in Thailand in 2019.

5 years ago

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Hannah *****

James ********

Meet the requirements of the Thai Embassy or Consulate where you apply. A flight out to other city after Ed Visa completed should be OK.

5 years ago

Hannah *****

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@James *******

thanks for your answer. So what you saying is that a flight Into Thailand should be enough and i Dont Need to provide a flight Back/onward flight when applying for the Visa?

I will Check with my embassy once they get Back from their Holidays.

5 years ago

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Hannah *****

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