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alejoviaje · Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 9

It may have been mentioned here before but I am wanting to know whether you need a visa to arrive in Thailand on a one way ticket with American passport. I though tI recalll it being said that a 30 day tourist visa is automatically granted once there. Just trying to cover my bases:)
thanks in advance for any info/suggestions..

Wildcat · Joined: 29 May 2004 Posts: 9 Location: Phuket, Thailand

If you are coming from America, it should not be a problem. That is how I came and I had no problems. I cannot speak for other nationalities however.

kenkannif · Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 550

It's not entering Thailand that's the problem. It's the airline issuing you a one way ticket, or them actually letting you on the plane with a one way ticket! You 'should' be okay as I've known people to do it on a 30 day stamp in BUT you MIGHT have problems I've heard of people being refused a one way ticket or being unable to board the plane (exeption rather than the rule though).

How long are you coming for? Why not get a 'proper' tourist beforehand? It's very easy to do so.

alejoviaje · Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Posts: 9

I am in Gwanju and would be inconvenient for me to arrange visa procedure in Seoul with Chusak coming up and my departure is for the 6th. do you think this i senough time to arrange proper tourist visa or should I maybe take my chances on one-way or I ve heard of even buying a cheap ticket to vietnam from thailand I guess Im just confused with the whole matter

kenkannif · Joined: 07 Apr 2004 Posts: 550

You'll most likely be okay on a one way ticket. A lot of Consulates let you apply by mail, so you don't always have to go inperson.