Thread: Thailand Long Stay

I returned here with a non-immigrant visa last month and I only bought a one-way ticket.
The only person who commented on that was the JetStar employee at the check-in at Tullamarine. He said that when I arrive in Bangkok they mightn't let me into the country because I don't have a return ticket. I think he was just trying to make me buy a return leg ticket prior to leaving Aust.
When I arrived in Bangkok no-one made any comment about it.

^ I don't have a multiple entry visa, just a non-immigrant visa which is valid for three months but which I'll get a 1 year extension based on meeting retirement conditions.
Still got in with a one way ticket.


P.S. Bobo, I found Jetstar to be the cheapest. Although I did pay extra to increase my check-in luggage to 25kgs, I didn't order a meal however (just carry on some sandwiches). I think my ticket was about $400.

Thanks guys just talked to the girl at the consulate she says a one way ticket is the way to go.

Bobo you can buy a 1 year open ticket that if you are 1 year or under

be careful with them open returns, flight centre screwd me on one, reckon i did,nt notify of my expected returned date [i did] so as such my ticket was listed as a no show, i had to get another return,, so yep get a 1 way

Scoot have cheap tickets to Sydney. Close enough or just let it slide. Just saw they also fly to Gold Coast $138 from SIN

Originally Posted by DrAndy

Originally Posted by bobo746

I will be traveling to thailand on a multiple entry non immigrant visa and will be here 9 months minimum i was wondering what sort of plane ticket i can purchase from brisbane with flexible return date as i don't want to be locked into a specific return date.
I have checked with a few airlines but the fares seem too expensive.

buying single tickets is expensive, usually

buy a return ticket with a date of around 10 months - when you know when you want to return, go to the airline office and change it

a lot of airlines don't charge for that, a few charge something low-ish

if you want to stay more than one year, I think you will have to buy singles

Its about $100 to change tickets now.

I have always wondered what would happen if i tried to enter Thailand with a single ticket.

I'm a very casual laid back person, i don't like planning my holidays, just go with the flow. I'd love to just get a one-way ticket and buy a return when i'm ready to return home with no pressure.

Done it many times,NB Emirtes charged me $75 in Sydney last year for a date change out of Brisbane and kindly gave me an exit seat for value

Originally Posted by DrAndy

buying single tickets is expensive, usually

Not with budget airlines like Jetstar.

Usually, open ended return tickets with a 1 year validity are more expensive than return tickets that are good for say 3 months. For a long stay, a one way ticket gives you the option of staying longer than a year , presuming you have a
non imm multi, which will do for 15 months at a stretch.