Travelling from UK - Onward Travel

[onlyleigh]

Hi forum I hope you can help.

I am from the UK and looking to travel out to Thailand in Feb via Emirates. I am waiting for Liverpool Thai Consulate to get back to me and until then I thought I would seek some advice in here.

I plan to travel to Thailand for around 4 months and hope to obtain a multiple entry tourist visa (£75). I will be travelling in and out of Thailand a number of times, hence the multiple entry visa.

My questions are:

will I have any issues with the UK airline or immigration refusing my departure or entry if my return ticket to the UK is 4 months after my departure date – i.e. will I need to show proof of onward travel?

How strict are the consulates in giving multiple entry visas? Only I need to provide my travel ticket before they issue me with a visa. Not sure if I am worrying about nothing, but concerned that I will buy a ticket for dates that I cant use..

Your advice is greatly appreciated.

[paz]

There is no requirement that you show any ticket to Thai immigration when you enter the country.

And no requirement neither when you apply for a tourist visa.

[onlyleigh]

There is no requirement that you show any ticket to Thai immigration when you enter the country.

And no requirement neither when you apply for a tourist visa.

Thanks for the rapid response Paz.

What about the Airline, are they likely to refuse/challenge me?

After reading the visa application form again, you are correct, it does not request travel details - ie ticket so not sure where I got that nugget of information.

Thanks again

[paz]

No return ticket is needed when you travel to Thailand with a visa.

If you get a return ticket it will be for your convenience and planning, not to be shown to anyone.

Edited January 6, 2015 by paz

[KED]

As long as you have a tourist visa - no return ticket necessary to show the airline or Thai immigration.

[onlyleigh]

Appreciate the responses, exactly what i needed to know, thank you..