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[joekicker 53]

That's why I'm asking because there seems to be no hard rule.

 

Thanks for your advice, I think it's probably best to try and buy some kind of cheap throwaway ticket.

 

It's absolutely the airline's call. The reason (some) airlines have this rule is because if you are turned away at Thai immigration, THEY have to fly you out -- that's the Thai rule. If the airline trusts you won't be turned away (which almost no one is, of course) then the airline may well let you go. A couple of times ago, the airline asked me and I only *_said_* "I live there" and the girl didn't even want to see my visa. The last time, she did. That's a big US airline, though, and likely to have much more stringent rules about it. The point is: Up to them.

 

I should have stipulated by now that you don't need a *_return_* ticket for Thai immigration, just one that is valid to leave Thailand. And again, the number of times they actually check such a thing is approaching zero.

 

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[lovedog100 1,372]

Never say "never" but in general, airlines won't let you fly to Thailand on a one-way ticket - unless you provide proof you live there of course.

 

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It seems to be airline dependent. I fly with United and booked a ticket for 36 days, at check in they were not going to let me board the flight with out a visa for over 30 days. I had to do some fast talking to explain that I was going to take a trip to Vietnam and would get another 30 days on return. A supervisor had to approve me boarding the flight. Now my flights originate in Thailand, so I don't have a return ticket. I always get held up while I explain that I am a Thailand resident. Being a Thailand resident, I'm not required to have a return ticket, then show them my retirement visa for Thailand. Sometimes I hit a brain dead person at the desk that says that Thailand requires a return ticket, and will not allow me to board. A demand to speak to a supervisor usually sorts that all out.

 

To the OP. if the airline allows you to board with a 31 day ticket, the only problem you will have, is being charged 500 baht for the overstay of one day. Thai immigration will treat it as routine, which it is.

[CheshireTom 1,377]

I always get held up while I explain that I am a Thailand resident. Being a Thailand resident, I'm not required to have a return ticket, then show them my retirement visa for Thailand. Sometimes I hit a brain dead person at the desk that says that Thailand requires a return ticket, and will not allow me to board. A demand to speak to a supervisor usually sorts that all out.

 

Maybe not entirely brain dead, but confused by the lack of an "Immigrant" visa to support your claim of being a "Thailand resident".

[joekicker 53]

Just as a side issue I applied for a visa for Cambodia on-line. I was refused because there was only 5 months left on my passport rather than the six required. I just wonder if anyone has been turned away at the border because of this?

 

I've heard of it, you bet.

 

I think Thailand might (probably) let you in, but with a warning - because you're only going to stay for a month, after all. NO ONE will give you a visa, for sure. Get another passport. Really.

 

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[teelack 9,281]

I've heard of it, you bet.

 

I think Thailand might (probably) let you in, but with a warning - because you're only going to stay for a month, after all. NO ONE will give you a visa, for sure. Get another passport. Really.

 

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Joe, I am like a lot of people and really dont pay attention as much as I should to the passport. There is also the issue in my area that the length of time that passports are issued for has dramatically reduced. Have pity on us older guys as we are not quite as quick as you whippersnappers!

[joekicker 53]

Joe, I am like a lot of people and really dont pay attention as much as I should to the passport. There is also the issue in my area that the length of time that passports are issued for has dramatically reduced. Have pity on us older guys as we are not quite as quick as you whippersnappers!

 

Well, my point was now you know! I'm not beating you up because you forgot. You won't beat this, better just get to getting a new one. Speaking of old, I have a thingmy that pops up on my computer to remind of such stuff. Then you CAN really forget, no problem, computers remember stuff a lot better than me. I haven't missed a passport, driver's licence, green card or similar for quite a long time. And I am a victim of CRS.

 

I think passports are generally issued for the same time as always. Something special in the land of stumped-trained sheep about this? I'd agree you have to think even further ahead these days, because it takes longer to actually get the passport, in general. But my and mine's passports are still 10 or 5 years as always, no change noted over several countries. Don't have an NZ one though.

 

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[Grandpollo 366]

Yes, most people who have less than 6 months trying to enter countries that insist on 6 months have been turned away because they don't meet the legal requirements. Which you saw when they declined the visa online.