so i bought a one way flight from chicago to bangkok in september

my question is that cool and i should be able to go through

its with asiana airlines

its has a stop over in seoul for 13 hours

so i could hangout in the city out of the airport?

im 18 and its my first time out of the country

thanks

What kind of visa for Thailnd do you have or will have as they may not let you board without a return flight.

How long are you staying one tickets are usually more expensive than round trip, you could have bought a open ticket and made a return reservation when ready to return. You will need a tourist visa before you leave or the airline may not allow you on the flight.

So do you not plan on returning?

As said, at least get a tourist visa or perhaps buy the cheapest flight out of Bangkok with Air Asia (online) within 30 days of entry or they might not let you board. It's down to the airline to fork out your return if immigration refuse you entry when on a one way and no visa. Was queried with this 10 years ago by airline so bound to be tighter now.

So do you not plan on returning?

As said, at least get a tourist visa or perhaps buy the cheapest flight out of Bangkok with Air Asia (online) within 30 days of entry or they might not let you board. It's down to the airline to fork out your return if immigration refuse you entry when on a one way and no visa. Was queried with this 10 years ago by airline so bound to be tighter now.

ya i guess i should apply for a tourist visa, im in chicago so best way to get a tourist visa?

ya i have a one way because i didint feel like having automatic dates

there is no plan

thanks

Edited July 29, 201015 yr by kevbomac05

Obvious no plan. Wake up a bit and make at least a plan for going and coming. You should be able to get a tourist visa in Chicago at the consulate, google for location. A tourist visa is issued for 60 days and before the 60 days is up go to immigration in Thailand depending were you are located and get a 30 day extension for a total of 90 days. Do not wait until last min. there could be a holiday are various other reasons immigration could be closed. If not extended before expiration no extension and extension doesn't start until tourist visa expire so no loss of days.

Figure out if you want to stay longer than 90 days and get a double entry that could give you 180 days.

it's nice to fly by seat of pants but there are a few things you need to think about.

There is a visa section on this forum that will answer all of your questions. At present tourist visas are free for the first some places are charging for second.

Good luck on your trip but donot arrive clueless do a bit of reserch. have fun

It is very rare for many Embassies to issue a visa to a tourist who possess just a one way ticket. I assume you are an American. It says very clearly if you opeen the URL below (Number 7) that you need to have a return ticket to get a visa on arrival. I imagine the same rule apply if you apply at the Thai Consulate. Generally speaking, it is also a good idea to have a return ticket especially if you travel for the first time in case of running out of cash.

http://www.thaichicago.net/clate/visa.html

Goodluck.

Max2010

It is very rare for many Embassies to issue a visa to a tourist who possess just a one way ticket. I assume you are an American. It says very clearly if you opeen the URL below (Number 7) that you need to have a return ticket to get a visa on arrival. I imagine the same rule apply if you apply at the Thai Consulate. Generally speaking, it is also a good idea to have a return ticket especially if you travel for the first time in case of running out of cash.

http://www.thaichica...clate/visa.html

Goodluck.

Max2010

Max many post on Thaivisa about travelling with a visa they will allow you to board with a one-way ticket. When you apply for a visa they donot ask for a copy of your tickets. I applied for a tourist visa in Feb. and no problem getting it without producing tickets.

You donot get a visa on arrival if from the US you recieve a visa exempt stay stamp for 30 days at airport and 15 days at land crossing. You should not be allowed to board departing flight to Thailand if not in pocession of a round trip ticket or a valid visa.

Edited July 29, 201015 yr by moe666

I just arrived on a one-way ticket. The airline did check for a visa, which they have done in the past. There was no need to show a plane ticket to get the visa. When you check in they check out something like this to see what is needed. http://www.delta.com...ation/index.jsp

Thank you Moe666 and Misterbean for your information. I guess I have never travelled with a one way ticket in my life and, the immigration and Embassy officials from many countries wanted to see my return ticket. Sorry, when I said visa on arrival, I meant a stamp on the passport like you kindly explained.

Max2010

Thank you Moe666 and Misterbean for your information. I guess I have never travelled with a one way ticket in my life and, the immigration and Embassy officials from many countries wanted to see my return ticket. Sorry, when I said visa on arrival, I meant a stamp on the passport like you kindly explained.

Max2010

Donot worry Max you just read the info at the Embassy website wrong can happen to anyone.

I just arrived on a one-way ticket. The airline did check for a visa, which they have done in the past. There was no need to show a plane ticket to get the visa. When you check in they check out something like this to see what is needed. http://www.delta.com...ation/index.jsp

so i should apply for one of the visas in Chicago before i go then

I just arrived on a one-way ticket. The airline did check for a visa, which they have done in the past. There was no need to show a plane ticket to get the visa. When you check in they check out something like this to see what is needed. http://www.delta.com...ation/index.jsp

so i should apply for one of the visas in Chicago before i go then

Yes, I went to the Thai consulate in Toronto and got a single entry tourist visa. Even though they are supposed to be free, I had to pay a $10 service charge, It only took 1 day to get it. You can find the application for the Chicago office here http://www.thaichica...te/appform.html The form is identical to the one I filled out. They don't ask anything about departing flights.

I just arrived on a one-way ticket. The airline did check for a visa, which they have done in the past. There was no need to show a plane ticket to get the visa. When you check in they check out something like this to see what is needed. http://www.delta.com...ation/index.jsp

so i should apply for one of the visas in Chicago before i go then

If you want to go.

It is very rare for many Embassies to issue a visa to a tourist who possess just a one way ticket. I assume you are an American. It says very clearly if you opeen the URL below (Number 7) that you need to have a return ticket to get a visa on arrival. I imagine the same rule apply if you apply at the Thai Consulate. Generally speaking, it is also a good idea to have a return ticket especially if you travel for the first time in case of running out of cash.

http://www.thaichica...clate/visa.html

Goodluck.

Max2010

It does seem to differ depending on your nationality.

I went to the Thai embassy in Taipei with my GF, both of us only with a single ticket. She was allowed a Tourist visa, but I was not, because as an Englishman, I was required to have a return ticket.

I always wonder whether they actually check the ticket is valid, or I could just print off an old one with amended dates.... but I digress

I just arrived on a one-way ticket. The airline did check for a visa, which they have done in the past. There was no need to show a plane ticket to get the visa. When you check in they check out something like this to see what is needed. http://www.delta.com...ation/index.jsp

so i should apply for one of the visas in Chicago before i go then

Yes, I went to the Thai consulate in Toronto and got a single entry tourist visa. Even though they are supposed to be free, I had to pay a $10 service charge, It only took 1 day to get it. You can find the application for the Chicago office here http://www.thaichica...te/appform.html The form is identical to the one I filled out. They don't ask anything about departing flights.

so to apply for visa by my mail

what do i need to mail in

just my passport and what else? thanks