Travel Without Visa

[Big Boy]

The problem with any aspect of life in Thailand is the lack of a consistent approach by the authorities.

Precisely - Hull refused my initial visa application, yet we have evidence on the forum of others being accepted by Hull under the same circumstances, which has happened since my refusal.

[Takiap]

The problem with any aspect of life in Thailand is the lack of a consistent approach by the authorities.

I don't really know how you can say this. I have I found the authorities here to be extremely consistent as far as inconsistency is concerned.

[Pleng]

In my understanding, you don´t need a visa to go to Thailand if you are comming as a tourist, so the airline can not refuse him without a visa and a one-way ticket. I came here 2 years ago without a visa, and no return ticket, no problem. Ok I only got 30 days visa at arrivel, but that´s not your case.

Leo

Airlines can refuse you entry if you have a one way ticket and no visa. I don't particulalry see why they would choose to exercise that right.

The first question I was asked at checkin with Thai airways was "How long are you going for". I replied a long time, and I was asked "You have visa?" I have a feeling that if I didn't have a visa, my one way ticket may have been frowned upon.

The airline can and have to refuce you boarding if you don´t have a valid visa, and if you are going to a country, which require that you have to optain a visa before you come to this country. This is not required in Thailand if you come as a tourist.
Leo

Not sure if you're agreeing with me or disputing.

Anyway, to clarify: From the document entitled "One-way flight ticket to Thailand", sourced at the Hull consulate's website:

Please note that under Thailand’s immigration rules it is allowed for a foreigner to fly to Thailand on a one-way ticket only if they are in possession of a valid visa which they can present when they check-in for their flight to Thailand.

Without such a visa the traveller will not be allowed to board their flight to Thailand with a one-way ticket.

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[Siani]

Airlines can refuse you entry if you have a one way ticket and no visa. I don't particulalry see why they would choose to exercise that right.

Unfortunately the Thai Embassy told me that I had to check, and Jet will not confirm ................ yet.

I think that a UK passport holder cannot get into Thailand on a single ticket, it has to be a return, I am pretty sure..maybe. A very helpful man is in the Thai office in Cardiff, his name is Mike, may be able to . Maybe try phoning him, he will give you some advice.

[Siani]

Anyway, to clarify: From the document entitled "One-way flight ticket to Thailand", sourced at the Hull consulate's website:

Please note that under Thailand’s immigration rules it is allowed for a foreigner to fly to Thailand on a one-way ticket only if they are in possession of a valid visa which they can present when they check-in for their flight to Thailand.

Without such a visa the traveller will not be allowed to board their flight to Thailand with a one-way ticket.

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If it says this on the website, it looks ok then? As long as the visa is valid, no problem with entering. They only gave me 30 days last time, it is up to the immigration on arrival if you go down that road. After that the option is to enter then fly out to KL or Singapore etc and sort out the other part.

[Big Boy]

The problem is that my son does not need a visa - he will be travelling as a Thai, returning to Thailand. This is all going wrong because of Jet's reluctance to answer a simple question. I'm simply trying to cover all bases in advance because we don't want to be refused at check-in.

[margaretcarnes]

The problem is that my son does not need a visa - he will be travelling as a Thai, returning to Thailand. This is all going wrong because of Jet's reluctance to answer a simple question. I'm simply trying to cover all bases in advance because we don't want to be refused at check-in.

Exactly BB - so if Jet don't get back to you with an answer - and don't accept the Col - will he revert to travelling only on a UK passport? In which case surely he could be refused boarding without a visa! Which is where an onbound flight out of Thailand would be a kind of insurance, even if not needed.
Sorry if I'm getting this a..e about face but it is clearly worrying you.

BTW your move seems to have come round quickly - best of luck.

[Big Boy]

I think we're saying the same thing. I am now quite relaxed about what I need to do in the event of a negative response from Jet.

[moja]

last i looked Rangoon with air asia was the cheapest.

[Big Boy]

Thanks moja, close, but not quite as cheap as Phnom Penh.

[Bamboo Grove]

If anyone else will need to do the same, Hat Yai to KL is also a cheap one. I don't think it matters where from Thailand you fly out of the country.

[Big Boy]

Time for an update ....................

No reply to my requested e-mail was forthcoming. Therefore I tried phoning Jet Airways again. This time I got hold of somebody who didn't know, but was prepared to get off his backside to find out. The decision after a few minutes of consultation was that the CoI would be accepted if presented together with my son's British Passport.

Problem sorted (at least until we get to check-in on Sunday morning). Thanks to you guys, I have a workable plan B should we encounter problems. Much appreciated

[Big Boy]

Just to bring closure to this thread, I received an e-mail from Jet this morning advising that it would be OK for my son to travel with us to Thailand last Sunday

[hhfarang]

Good to know they are on their toes BB!

Welcome to retirement!