Visas & Documents

What difficulties can travelers face when re-entering Thailand on a student visa with a re-entry permit?

In September 2026, a traveler reported spending 4–5 hours undergoing immigration checks at Suvarnabhumi Airport when returning from trips around Southeast Asia with a student visa and a re-entry permit; actual class attendance and photos of travels within Thailand helped during discussions with the officer. Rules change — confirm with an official source before you travel.

2 sources · 13 days ago

What does Thai immigration check on arrival and do I need a return/onward ticket?

As of summer 2026, Thai border control has tightened noticeably: officers ask for the TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card), question travelers about length of stay and next destination, and often require proof of a return or onward ticket.

2 sources · 10 days ago

Can an airline at Bangkok airport require proof of an onward or return ticket at check-in?

Yes. Airlines at Bangkok airport (BKK) may ask for a return or onward ticket at check-in, particularly when you are entering the destination visa-free. Keep an accessible e-ticket showing your planned departure from the destination.

1 source · 78 days ago

Can international travelers apply for a Japan visa while staying in Thailand, including on a DTV visa?

You can usually apply for a Japan visa in Thailand if you can prove legal stay there, such as a long-stay Thai visa or DTV. Travelers in Thailand only on visa exemption or a short tourist stay are often told to apply in their home or resident country instead.

2 sources · 7 days ago

When does Thailand's visa exemption change from 60 days to 30 days take effect?

Thailand's Cabinet approved reducing the visa exemption from 60 to 30 days, but the change hasn't been published in the Royal Gazette yet. Until it is published and a 15-day implementation period passes, travelers still receive 60 days on arrival.

1 source · 114 days ago

Does proof of onward travel from Thailand have to be a flight ticket?

It doesn't have to be a flight — bus or train tickets are technically accepted, but a flight is easiest for immigration officers to verify. Many travelers report never being asked at all.

1 source · 114 days ago