Noddy1 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I have a friend wanting to move to Cambodia for a extended stay ( Permanent ) I have contacted a travel agent in Cambodia to book a ticket for him from the US to Bangkok . They tell me I can book a one way ticket , I just need to know is this acceptable with the US immigration and Thai immigration ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Not so much of an immigration problem per se, but the airline may not let him board the plane, as if they do let him on and Thailand refuses him entry cost would on them to repatriate him back to the US. Simplist way is to buy a full price open return ticket and once reaching the destination, cancle the return leg and get a refund Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Not so much of an immigration problem per se, but the airline may not let him board the plane, as if they do let him on and Thailand refuses him entry cost would on them to repatriate him back to the US. Simplist way is to buy a full price open return ticket and once reaching the destination, cancle the return leg and get a refund Agree, but as the OP's friend intends living in Cambodia, then surely an onward ticket to Cambodia should suffice, with the relevant Cambodian visa of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I don't see that Thai-Immigration would have a problem, so long as your friend has an onward-flight to Cambodia, booked & paid-for ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESB7 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Air Asia fly to PP and cost is approx 2,000 baht, maybe cheaper if in advance...book that and he will be OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Not so much of an immigration problem per se, but the airline may not let him board the plane, as if they do let him on and Thailand refuses him entry cost would on them to repatriate him back to the US. Simplist way is to buy a full price open return ticket and once reaching the destination, cancle the return leg and get a refund Agree, but as the OP's friend intends living in Cambodia, then surely an onward ticket to Cambodia should suffice, with the relevant Cambodian visa of course. This would work as well of course, I asumed here that the OP friend would land in BKK and get over the border via land crossing, but if he has a ticket for Cambodia, he would mearly be in transit in BKK.....but of course the question would be would they let him on a one way flight to Cambodia, the same rational applies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 .....but of course the question would be would they let him on a one way flight to Cambodia, the same rational applies Indeed, which is why I said: an onward ticket to Cambodia should suffice, with the relevant Cambodian visa of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I've flown here on a one way before. I had a visa already, so no problem at all. His big problem will be when he leaves the states. The airlines will check for his visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 (edited) If he gets an appropriate Tourist VIsa for Thailand before travelling, not just the visa exempt entry thats free when arriving, he can please himself what he does and no one can say anything, US or Thai side including the airlines. The onward travel etc is only relevant to a "visa exempt" entry. (as I understand it) Edited July 1, 2011 by CharlieH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noddy1 Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 1. Why in the world are you attempting to use a travel agent in Cambodia to book a ticket from the US to Bangkok? 2. Why is he flying to Bangkok if he is moving to Cambodia? Eva air, among others, fly to Phnom Penh from the US without going through Bangkok. There are no visa hassles or onward ticket hassles for Cambodia. He can get a business visa at the Phnom Penh airport and extend it for a year the next day. He can then visit Thailand as often as he wants. It just seems to me that you are making this so much harder than it needs to be. 1 / I am in Cambodia 2/ I will be driving to Bangkok , pick him up at the airport , drive back to Cambodia via Pattaya for some R & R couldnt be easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXSTEVE Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 Ah, information a wonderful thing 1 / I am in Cambodia 2/ I will be driving to Bangkok , pick him up at the airport , drive back to Cambodia via Pattaya for some R & R couldnt be easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 1. Why in the world are you attempting to use a travel agent in Cambodia to book a ticket from the US to Bangkok? 2. Why is he flying to Bangkok if he is moving to Cambodia? Eva air, among others, fly to Phnom Penh from the US without going through Bangkok. There are no visa hassles or onward ticket hassles for Cambodia. He can get a business visa at the Phnom Penh airport and extend it for a year the next day. He can then visit Thailand as often as he wants. It just seems to me that you are making this so much harder than it needs to be. 1 / I am in Cambodia 2/ I will be driving to Bangkok , pick him up at the airport , drive back to Cambodia via Pattaya for some R & R couldnt be easier In this case to sure he can board the plane in the US, he needs either a tourist visa for Thailand (not a visa waiver) or a full price return ticket for Thailand, then cancel and get a refund on the return leg...doing it any other way he runs the risk of not being allowed on the flight from the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 1. Why in the world are you attempting to use a travel agent in Cambodia to book a ticket from the US to Bangkok? 2. Why is he flying to Bangkok if he is moving to Cambodia? Eva air, among others, fly to Phnom Penh from the US without going through Bangkok. There are no visa hassles or onward ticket hassles for Cambodia. He can get a business visa at the Phnom Penh airport and extend it for a year the next day. He can then visit Thailand as often as he wants. It just seems to me that you are making this so much harder than it needs to be. 1 / I am in Cambodia 2/ I will be driving to Bangkok , pick him up at the airport , drive back to Cambodia via Pattaya for some R & R couldnt be easier In this case to sure he can board the plane in the US, he needs either a tourist visa for Thailand (not a visa waiver) or a full price return ticket for Thailand, then cancel and get a refund on the return leg...doing it any other way he runs the risk of not being allowed on the flight from the US Hmmm....not sure he can get a refund on 1/2 of his ticket. Unless he buys a full fare, which will be quite expensive. Right? I think the tourist visa in advance is best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pisico Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 1. Why in the world are you attempting to use a travel agent in Cambodia to book a ticket from the US to Bangkok? 2. Why is he flying to Bangkok if he is moving to Cambodia? Eva air, among others, fly to Phnom Penh from the US without going through Bangkok. There are no visa hassles or onward ticket hassles for Cambodia. He can get a business visa at the Phnom Penh airport and extend it for a year the next day. He can then visit Thailand as often as he wants. It just seems to me that you are making this so much harder than it needs to be. I can confirm the above. I have done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedistillers Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Don't bother with a Thailand Tourist visa, just buy the cheapest Air Asia you can find online from Bangkok to X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 get the single entry tourist visa for Thailand and that will satisfy the airlines.. The drive to Cambodia, apply for the business visa, ($25 vs $20 for tourists visa) which can then be extended a year at a time for between $265-280 depending on which travel agent u use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomatopo Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) I know both UA and DL (nee NW) check the visa/stay situation carefully ex-USA, and IDB pax. Even in my case, Non-Imm B, I've had UA, LH and TG all push back on itineraries, returning to Thailand (BKK-USA-BKK), and I've had to show onward travel plans within 90 days (BKK-USA, in my case). Many people simply purchase a fully refundable, full fare (Y) ticket for BKK-SIN or KUL-BKK (for example), and then cancel that ticket as their plans change. Edited July 3, 2011 by lomatopo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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