Travel Visa for Thailand

Hi, I’d like to know if a flight reservation for Bangkok is enough for the visa or if I need to wait until I have the actual ticket. Thanks

Your question isn't clear. Which visa are you talking about?

I'm talking about the 3-month tourist visa

I’m talking about the 3-month tourist visa

Hi, You’re mixing things up again in your questions, just like with your Thai friend’s visa application. You mentioned a three-month visa. I assume you’re referring to the 90-day Non-Immigrant O Visa (not the same thing). To get this visa, aside from proof of monthly income or bank account, they don’t ask for proof of a flight ticket. However, at the airport, they might ask for a visa if you show an airline ticket with a stay exceeding 60 days.

It's the single-entry TR visa for 3 months. That's why I wanted to know if proof of purchase for the reservation is enough, or should I wait for the ticket?

For now, you’re allowed 2 months visa-free in Thailand, and before the end of the 2nd month, you can go to an immigration office to request an extra month. Cost: 1,900 bahts.

It’s way cheaper than getting a 3-month Non-O visa.

I already took this option last year, which by the way is great, but if I choose the 3-month visa, it's to be sure I get 3 months. Whereas on-site, it's not guaranteed they'll give me an extra month, and I won't be able to get a refund for my return flight

I already chose this option last year, which by the way worked out really well, but if I go for the 3-month visa, it's to be sure I get those 3 months. On the spot, there's no guarantee they'll give me an extra month, and I won't be able to get a refund for my return flight.

On top of that, airlines charge a lot more if the return date on the ticket is flexible.

It's the single-entry TR visa for 3 months. That's why I wanted to know if proof of purchase for the reservation is enough or if I should wait for the ticket?

Hi, The TR visa is valid for 60 days, with the possibility of extending it by one month on-site. For the flight ticket, they specify a reservation for a round-trip ticket of up to 90 days. This ticket must include the PNR code, with all passenger details. So, a confirmed ticket is required—otherwise, no visa.

I already chose this option last year, which by the way is very good, but if I opt for the 3-month visa, it's to be sure I get 3 months, whereas on-site they might not guarantee an extra month, and I won't be able to get a refund for my return flight

Hello, The TR visa is valid for 60 days, with the possibility of extending it by one month on-site.

Okay, I get it—the only issue. If I book the flight ticket with a flexible return, I’ll pay way more for the flight

One more thing, I already bought the flight ticket for 90 days—if I stay for two months without a visa, is that okay?

Also, I already bought the flight ticket for 90 days if I take the two months without a visa, is that okay?

Not a big deal, no. But there’s a risk you might not be allowed to board at the airport. Visa exemption is for 60 days, not two months.

Also, I already bought the flight ticket for 90 days—if I stay for two months without a visa, is that okay?

A few days ago in another thread, I replied with this, which would also apply to you:

Visa Exemption (free) for 60 days upon arrival + a 30-day extension (1,900 Baht) to be done at an Immigration office a few days before the 60 days expire. However, you’ll need to argue your case during check-in at CDG about the possibility of this extension. If you’re not sure how to make your case, buy a low-cost flight from Bangkok to Phnom Penh or another destination before you leave, proving you’ll exit Thailand within 60 days—this can be shown at CDG check-in (once in Thailand, no one will check if you actually use it or not).