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Will airlines accept a 90-day flight for a 60-day visa exemption plus extension in Thailand?

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Feb 22, 2025

2 days ago

James *******

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I just spent 2 months in Thailand using the visa exemption. Next December I would like to spend 3 months so I know I can get a 30 days extension on my visa exemption or a tourist visa but will the airlines accept a 90 day flight with the initial 60 day visa exemption based on me getting a 30 day extension later?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around whether airlines will accept a 90-day flight for travelers entering Thailand on a 60-day visa exemption with the intention to extend their stay by 30 days. Several comments suggest that airlines typically require proof of onward travel based on the initial visa stamp, and it is crucial to check airline-specific policies beforehand. Travelers have successfully boarded flights with intentions to extend their stay, but caution is advised as immigration officers may scrutinize frequent or extended entries under visa exemptions.

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Ire ****

We flew with Singapore Air with the same intentions. When checking in we said we had no visa to cover the 89 days we were planning. They questioned us and we explained that we were going for the 30 day extension. They were happy to let us board.

a day ago

Arun *******

It might all change by December, meaning it could revert back to the 30 day visa exempt entry.

Wait and see, closer to the time

a day ago

Jonathan *********

Just make your reservation for the return trip home from Thailand when you know when you’re going to leave. Immigration rarely asks for a return ticket and if they do just tell them you are traveling out of the country by land.

a day ago

Paul *******

If you get the 60 day visa exempt stamp and extend by a further 30 days at the Immigration office, Immigration class you as a tourist. If you then attempt to enter again on a visa exempt stamp, Immigration rightly consider that after on 90 day stay in the country that you are no longer a tourist but that you are attempting to live long term in the country. While there is no legal limit to the number of Visa exempt entries, once the Immigration officer believes that you are no longer visiting the country as a tourist he will deny you entry. 3. If you have already stayed for 90 days on a visa exempt entry, then in future to guarentee entry into Thailand, you need to obtain a long term visa suitable to the reason for your stay.

2 days ago

Colin *********

@Paul ******

that might only be a problem if you're doing 'back to back' visa exempt entries. The OP has just spent 60 days in Thailand and isn't intending to return until the end of the year.

2 days ago

Paul *******

@Colin ********

I assure you that Immigration is clamping down on the second (even if not consequtive) Visa Exempt attepts.

a day ago

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Paul *******

Bent *************

Ask your airline and not here!

2 days ago

Barry ******

I had no problem flying in on China Airlines with return flight more than 60 days out, immigration had no problem. But as Tod said, it can be up to the airline you fly, call them.

2 days ago

James *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Barry *****

thank you

2 days ago

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James *******

Wannikea *********

Google onward ticket

2 days ago

James *******

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@Wannikea ********

my understanding is onward ticket is usually use when you have a one way ticket to your destination country such as Thailand. I usually have a round trip ticket for 60 days but I want to stay 90 days

2 days ago

Wannikea *********

@James ******

you book a round trip at 89 days, but show the airline the onward ticket departing at 59 days

2 days ago

Paul *************

@James ******

no it’s a company where you book a ticket to satisfy the airline but it’s not a real ticket. But should they ask for it, it will work for that purpose.

Saves you booking a flight that’s expensive and you’ll likely not use.

2 days ago

James *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Paul ************

James Yager you book a round trip at 89 days, but show the airline the onward ticket departing at 59 days

a day ago

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James *******

Tod *********

That is between you and your air carrier so you would want to check with them BEFORE you fly.

SOME airlines do require proof of onward travel within the number of days you'll be stamped in for (60 days). They don't care that you can apply for an extension, only about the days you can get stamped in for when you show up without any visa in your passport

If you manage to check in with onward travel dated out 90 days you'll be fine when you land here and go to stamp in at passport control. They won't care at all about it

2 days ago

Bill **********

The easiest way is to plan a short flight outside the country within the 60 days. Visit Angkor Wat, see Luang Phrabang, sample the food in Penang. And show the airline that ticket when or if they demand Proof of Onward Travel. That way you satisfy the regulation and avoid any need of contact with Thai bureaucracy. When you return, you’ll be stamped in for 60 more days. We stay for three months at a time, and this year we left on day 58 for a week in Hanoi and a tour of Halong Bay.

2 days ago

James *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Bill *********

thank you

2 days ago

Tod *********

@James ******

actually the EASIEST way is to call your airline and ask them if you need proof of onward travel in 60 days if you're flying to thailand "free stamp" (visa exempt) entry 😛

2 days ago

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Tod *********

James *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

thank you

2 days ago

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James *******

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