Arriving in Bkk with a SET visa on a one way ticket.

[Maverickthai]

Wise or unwise?

I've found an interesting way to rent an onward ticket.

Again your thoughts please.

[Liquorice]

I doubt any airline would let you board with a one way ticket on a SETV.

I think you need to explain what you mean by 'renting' an onward ticket.

[ubonjoe]

Not sure what a SET visa is. Do you mean a single entry tourist visa?

If you have a valid visa for entry to the country you do not need a return or onward ticket.

[ubonjoe]

I doubt any airline would let you board with a one way ticket on a SETV.

I think you need to explain what you mean by 'renting' an onward ticket.

I suggest you look at the info you will find here by entering the required info. https://www.klm.com/travel/kz_en/prepare_for_travel/travel_planning/travel_clinic/visaform.htm

You will find that if a person has a valid visa of any type a return or onward ticket is not required.

[jacksam]

Ubon spot on as usual. Sounds like you have a setv. Whatever visa you have you will not need onward flight ticket. Airlines may refuse someone boarding without a visa. ie person wishing to obtain visa exempt stamp on entering Thailand.

[elviajero]

No need for an onward/return ticket if you have a visa.

[scubascuba3]

If no onward flights are required why does one of the UK Thai consulates ask for a copy of confirmed flights for the METV? (no.5 in the image)

[ubonjoe]

If no onward flights are required why does one of the UK Thai consulates ask for a copy of confirmed flights for the METV? (no.5 in the image)

When applying for a tourist visa tickets are required by many embassies and consulates not just the METV.

The requirements to board a flight or to enter the country are not the same as applying for a visa. Visa requirements are set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and entry requirements are set by immigration.

[Ulic]

I just did it, and have done in numerous times (albeit most times it was a triple entry tourist visa).

I was once questioned by a check-in lady in Copenhagen. I just showed her my tourist visa and

there was no problem.

[anthony0339]

5 years ago, I flew into BKK for the first time with no visa and no return ticket. I'm from The US and the flight staff and Thai immigration staff never said a word. I did this because I actually was not planning on leaving. 4 days later I converted my visa exempt entry to a non B at BKK immigration. In most western countries the difference between a 1 way ticket and round trip ticket is 100-300 dollars so I don't see why it's so necessary to avoid. If you can't afford an extra few hundred, you should not be even coming.

[PBR STREETGANG]

The Thai Embassy in Seoul requires an inbound flight to Thailand, but not an outbound. However, the airline at Incheon asked for proof of onward travel. Immigration in Bangkok had no questions at all.

[MissAndry]

I just arrived in Thailand last week.

Departed from London Heathrow with a one way ticket to Chiang Mai, the lady at the Ethiad check in desk (LHR) asked how long I intended to stay in Thailand, I said 30 days. Nobody asked about onward flights at LHR, nobody asked in Abu Dhabi, nobody asked in Bangkok.

30 days on arrival.

[jacksam]

The Thai Embassy in Seoul requires an inbound flight to Thailand, but not an outbound. However, the airline at Incheon asked for proof of onward travel. Immigration in Bangkok had no questions at all.

Only using the above post as an example. The topic of "is an onward ticket required" has been discussed. Some say yes some no. The fact is if you have a visa or reentry permit you do not require onward flight. If not and planning on obtaining visa exempt stamp on arrival, then it the airline that is your only hurdle. Seriously I fly every couple of weeks. Sometimes they check for visa sometimes not. At present in Japan and the airline wanted to see outbound flight. Maybe because I was with tgf. They counted out the 15 days. This was in don mueang. Note it was not at check in, rather at boarding gate.

If I wished to enter los with a visa, I would check out cheapest flight outbound within 30 days and be ready to purchase online if there was a problem.

The problem boading will be will airline, not Thai immigration. They will only be interested in visa exempt stamp record and funds you have and perhaps demonstrate your not working in los.

[ubonjoe]

The Thai Embassy in Seoul requires an inbound flight to Thailand, but not an outbound. However, the airline at Incheon asked for proof of onward travel. Immigration in Bangkok had no questions at all.

They were wrong. Check here of for the requirements shown in the IATA database. https://www.klm.com/travel/kz_en/prepare_for_travel/travel_planning/travel_clinic/visaform.htm

[Liquorice]

I doubt any airline would let you board with a one way ticket on a SETV.

I think you need to explain what you mean by 'renting' an onward ticket.

I suggest you look at the info you will find here by entering the required info. https://www.klm.com/travel/kz_en/prepare_for_travel/travel_planning/travel_clinic/visaform.htm

You will find that if a person has a valid visa of any type a return or onward ticket is not required.

Gentlemen, I stand corrected.

My apologises, my error, for some reason I was thinking of something completely different when I replied.

[PBR STREETGANG]

The Thai Embassy in Seoul requires an inbound flight to Thailand, but not an outbound. However, the airline at Incheon asked for proof of onward travel. Immigration in Bangkok had no questions at all.

They were wrong. Check here of for the requirements shown in the IATA database. https://www.klm.com/travel/kz_en/prepare_for_travel/travel_planning/travel_clinic/visaform.htm

Indeed. One or all of the various entities may very well be wrong. However, this seems to be a common experience. Perhaps those in charge are unfamiliar with a website sponsored by KLM.

[ThaiWai]

I doubt any airline would let you board with a one way ticket on a SETV.

I think you need to explain what you mean by 'renting' an onward ticket.

Probably referring to flyonwarddotcom

[Seraphina]

Can I just clarify what the majority of you seem to be saying, you ARE allowed to arrive in Thailand on a 90 day visa on a one-way ticket?

[elviajero]

Can I just clarify what the majority of you seem to be saying, you ARE allowed to arrive in Thailand on a 90 day visa on a one-way ticket?

Yes you are.

[jacksam]

Anyone with a valid visa or extension of stay does not require onward flight. As previously pointed out some Thai consulates will require an onward flight for obtaining a visa.

In addition the airline will allow boarding pass

[Seraphina]

Can I just clarify what the majority of you seem to be saying, you ARE allowed to arrive in Thailand on a 90 day visa on a one-way ticket?

Yes you are.

Thanks. It gave me peace of mind for a couple of days, anyway, but I was told today it was 'obligatory' to have a return ticket and that they would not accept a one way travel document for a non-immigrant O visa.

Are they kidding me...? I know they're inept, but how to get round this...? I will be hopping from country to country, so it's just a little more complcated. I feel a bit stuck.

[Seraphina]

The Thai Embassy in Seoul requires an inbound flight to Thailand, but not an outbound. However, the airline at Incheon asked for proof of onward travel. Immigration in Bangkok had no questions at all.

They were wrong. Check here of for the requirements shown in the IATA database. https://www.klm.com/travel/kz_en/prepare_for_travel/travel_planning/travel_clinic/visaform.htm

I have just read the KLM website and I'm assuming that UK passport holders come under 'visa exempt' have to have an onward journey document, I quote under the clause addressing 'Additional Information', "Visitors who are visa exempt but do not hold return/onward tickets could be refused entry."

Link https://www.klm.com/travel/kz_en/prepare_for_travel/travel_planning/travel_clinic/timatic

[elviajero]

Thanks. It gave me peace of mind for a couple of days, anyway, but I was told today it was 'obligatory' to have a return ticket and that they would not accept a one way travel document for a non-immigrant O visa.

Are they kidding me...? I know they're inept, but how to get round this...? I will be hopping from country to country, so it's just a little more complcated. I feel a bit stuck.

Whoever told you that 'they' require an onward ticket if holding a visa is wrong. You can travel to Thailand and enter Thailand without an onward ticket.

I have just read the KLM website and I'm assuming that UK passport holders come under 'visa exempt' have to have an onward journey document, I quote under the clause addressing 'Additional Information', "Visitors who are visa exempt but do not hold return/onward tickets could be refused entry."

Link https://www.klm.com/travel/kz_en/prepare_for_travel/travel_planning/travel_clinic/timatic

UK passport holders do qualify for visa exempt entry. That means you can travel to Thailand without a visa and be granted a 30 day stay on entry. If you travel without a visa the airline are in their right to insist on an onward ticket dated within 30 days of arrival.

As you are traveling with a valid visa, and will not be using the visa exempt scheme, the quoted regulation does not apply.

[MissAndry]

UK passport holders do qualify for visa exempt entry. That means you can travel to Thailand without a visa and be granted a 30 day stay on entry. If you travel without a visa the airline are in their right to insist on an onward ticket dated within 30 days of arriving.

As I stated previously.

I am, I did, they didn't.

UK passport, one way ticket, 30 days on arriving.

Last month,Ethiad from lhr.

[elviajero]

UK passport holders do qualify for visa exempt entry. That means you can travel to Thailand without a visa and be granted a 30 day stay on entry. If you travel without a visa the airline are in their right to insist on an onward ticket dated within 30 days of arriving.

As I stated previously.

I am, I did, they didn't.

UK passport, one way ticket, 30 days on arriving.

Last month,Ethiad from lhr.

The rules say a ticket is needed. The airline you travelled with may not have insisted on a ticket but they could and many do, so the correct advice is that a ticket is needed.

If anyone wants to take the chance and turn up at the airport without a ticket, potentially be denied boarding, and have to pay for another flight thats their choice.

[DUS]

The rules say a ticket is needed. The airline you travelled with may not have insisted on a ticket but they could and many do, so the correct advice is that a ticket is needed.

If anyone wants to take the chance and turn up at the airport without a ticket, potentially be denied boarding, and have to pay for another flight thats their choice.

Spot on, elviajero!

[Seraphina]

Good advice, I'm sure. I'm not arriving on a SET as I don't even know what that is!

I ought to have mentioned that I'm arriving on a non-immigrant O visa, so I've been at cross purposes with yo'all!

[elviajero]

Good advice, I'm sure. I'm not arriving on a SET as I don't even know what that is!

I ought to have mentioned that I'm arriving on a non-immigrant O visa, so I've been at cross purposes with yo'all!

To clarify: Whether you travel with a SETV (Single Entry Tourist Visa) or a Non Immigrant 'O' visa you don't need an onward/return flight.

[MissAndry]

If anyone wants to take the chance and turn up at the airport without a ticket, potentially be denied boarding, and have to pay for another flight thats their choice.

My mobile phone can book a flight and receive an e-ticket in 10 minutes.

No risk of being denied, no need to book a ticket you don't want, just in case.

Some of us live in the modern world.

[elviajero]

If anyone wants to take the chance and turn up at the airport without a ticket, potentially be denied boarding, and have to pay for another flight thats their choice.

My mobile phone can book a flight and receive an e-ticket in 10 minutes.

No risk of being denied, no need to book a ticket you don't want, just in case.

Some of us live in the modern world.

Where can I get a phone that "can book a flight" for me?

Can your technologically advanced phone book a flight even if the battery is dead?

Do you understand the word "potentially"?