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Dummy Ticket from Bangkok – How it Works
A dummy ticket from Bangkok is a temporary flight reservation PDF used as proof of onward travel or for visa applications. When you fly into or depart from Bangkok, immigration may ask for a confirmed exit flight. Instead of buying an expensive non-refundable ticket, you can generate a free dummy ticket with MyJet24.
Thailand Visa & Entry Info
When travelling from Bangkok, you must meet Thailand's entry requirements. Below are the key facts for your Thailand visa application and travel planning from Bangkok.
How to Get a Dummy Ticket from Bangkok
Generating a dummy ticket departing from Bangkok takes under 30 seconds. Follow these four steps to get your free flight reservation PDF for Thailand visa applications or airport immigration checks.
Bangkok e-Visa + Visa-on-Arrival Walkthrough at thaievisa.go.th (2026)
Bangkok is served by two airports — Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) — and both handle visa-on-arrival and e-Visa entries. Thailand operates three parallel regimes for Bangkok-bound travellers: Visa Exemption (60 days for ~93 nationalities since 15 July 2024), e-Visa via thaievisa.go.th (rolled out fully Jan 2025, replacing the old paper visa-on-arrival queue), and Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) — the legacy 15-day option still available at BKK/DMK for ~19 nationalities at ฿2,000. Pick wrong and you waste time at Suvarnabhumi's notoriously long immigration queues.
8-Step Bangkok-Routed Application Flow
Thai Airways, AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Bangkok Airways, and all foreign carriers serving BKK/DMK verify proof of onward travel at check-in — even for visa-exempt nationals. Without a confirmed departure flight from Bangkok within the 60-day exemption window (or 15-day VoA window), you will be denied boarding. Airlines absorb the deportation cost via SOLAS/IATA regulations. Generate a free dummy ticket from BKK in 30 seconds →
Sources: Thai e-Visa Official · Thai Immigration Bureau
Bangkok Visa Decision Tree — Exemption 60d vs e-Visa vs VoA vs DTV vs Long-Term Resident
Thailand operates one of the world's most differentiated entry systems with 8+ categories relevant to Bangkok travellers. The 2024 visa exemption expansion (60 days from old 30 days) plus the new DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) — launched 15 July 2024 for digital nomads/remote workers — substantially changed the landscape. Picking wrong wastes ฿1,900-฿10,000 in fees.
| Visa Type | Validity / Stay | Fee (THB) | Where | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Exemption (60d) | 60 days, single entry | FREE | At BKK/DMK immigration | ~93 nationalities (US/UK/EU/Japan/India/China) |
| e-Visa Tourist (TR) | 60 days single, extendable +30d | 1,400 | thaievisa.go.th | Non-exempt nationalities, longer tourism |
| e-Visa Multi-Entry (TR-Multi) | 6 months multi, 60d/visit | 5,000 | thaievisa.go.th | Frequent Thai visitors, regional hopping |
| Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) | 15 days, single entry | 2,000 (cash only) | BKK/DMK VoA counter | ~19 nationalities (India, China, Saudi, etc.) |
| DTV (Destination Thailand) | 5 years, 180d/entry, multi | 10,000 | thaievisa.go.th or Royal Thai Embassy | Digital nomads (income ฿500k), Muay Thai, cooking |
| Non-Immigrant B (Business) | 90d/1yr/multi | 2,000-5,000 | Royal Thai Embassy abroad | Business meetings, Thai employer sponsor |
| Education ED Visa | 1 year, single/multi | 2,000-5,000 | Royal Thai Embassy | Thai language schools, Muay Thai academies in Bangkok |
| Long-Term Resident (LTR) | 10 years, multi | 50,000 | BOI Thailand portal | Wealthy retirees ($80k income or $250k+ savings) |
| Thailand Elite Visa | 5/10/15/20 yrs, multi | 900k-5M | Thailand Elite member portal | High-net-worth long-stayers, expedited service |
Decision Tree by Bangkok Traveller Profile
Sources: Thai e-Visa Portal · BOI Thailand LTR · Thailand Elite
Bangkok Airports — BKK Suvarnabhumi vs DMK Don Mueang Routing + Transfer
Bangkok is one of three Asian cities (alongside Tokyo and Seoul) operating two major international airports. Knowing which airport your inbound and outbound flights use matters: BKK to DMK transfer takes 60-90 min by taxi, 90-120 min by bus, and there is NO airside connection — you must clear immigration at both airports. The matrix below maps each Bangkok airport.
| Airport | Main Carriers | eGates | Avg Immigration Wait | VoA Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKK (Suvarnabhumi) | Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, full-service intl | Yes (passport scan) | 30-180 min (peak) | Yes |
| DMK (Don Mueang) | AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Nok Air, budget intl | Yes (limited) | 20-90 min | Yes |
- Free shuttle bus: Operated by Airports of Thailand, every 30 min, ~60-90 min — but requires boarding pass for connecting flight on same day
- Taxi: ฿250-400 + tolls, 45-75 min (depending on Bangkok traffic — Friday evening can be 90+ min)
- Bus 555 (public): ฿35, 90-120 min, last bus around 9pm
- NO airside transit: You MUST clear immigration at first airport AND second airport — book at least 5 hours between flights
Sources: BKK Suvarnabhumi · DMK Don Mueang
Bangkok Immigration Office Chaengwattana — Extensions, TM30, 90-Day Reporting
The Immigration Division 1 Office (Chaengwattana, 120 Moo 3 Chaengwattana Road, Laksi District, Bangkok 10210) is the central hub for all visa-related in-country services for Bangkok residents and visitors. Knowing the right counter saves you 2-4 hours of queue.
Services at Chaengwattana
Sources: Thai Immigration Bureau · TM47 90-Day Online
Foreign Visa Applications FROM Bangkok — Schengen, Australia, Japan, US, India Consulates
Bangkok is the #1 city in Southeast Asia for foreign visa applications — hosting 80+ consulates. If you're a Bangkok-based traveller heading to a third country, this section maps where to apply.
| Destination | Channel | Bangkok Location | Fee (THB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen (France/Italy/Spain) | TLScontact / VFS | Sathorn / Asoke / Sukhumvit | ~1,200 + €90 visa |
| Germany / Austria / Switzerland | Embassy direct | German Embassy, 9 Sathorn Tai Road | €90 direct |
| UK (ETA / Standard Visitor) | VFS Global UK | The Plaza Athenee, Ploenchit | ~900 + £127 |
| USA (B1/B2 / F-1) | CGI Federal — US Embassy | 95 Wireless Road, Lumphini | $185 direct |
| Australia (eVisitor / Subclass 600) | VFS Global Australia | Trendy Building, Sukhumvit Soi 13 | ~1,200 + AUD 190 |
| Japan (Tourist + Business) | JVAC / Japan Embassy direct | 177 Witthayu Road (Ploenchit) | ฿0 (90-day exempt 2024+) |
| India (Standard / e-Visa) | VFS Global India | Glas Haus Building, Sukhumvit Soi 25 | ฿700 + $25-110 |
| China (L Tourist / Z Work) | CVASC Bangkok | 15th floor, Q House Lumpini Building | ฿1,500 + ฿1,000+ |
Sources: TLScontact Thailand · VFS Global Bangkok
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) — 5-Year Digital Nomad + Soft Power Visa
Launched 15 July 2024, the Destination Thailand Visa is the most generous remote-worker visa in Asia — 5-year multi-entry with 180-day stays, fee just ฿10,000 (~$280), and accepts digital nomads, Muay Thai trainees, Thai cooking students, and medical wellness visitors. Bangkok is the #1 base for DTV holders.
DTV Eligibility — 3 Pathways
DTV Key Specs
- Fee: ฿10,000 (~$280)
- Validity: 5 years total
- Stay per entry: 180 days (with extension +180 days possible)
- Multi-entry: Unlimited entries
- Spouse + children: Dependents can be added (each ฿10,000 fee)
- Where to apply: thaievisa.go.th OR Royal Thai Embassy abroad
- Cannot: Work for Thai employers (foreign employer/income only). Cannot convert to Non-Immigrant B easily.
Sources: DTV at Thai e-Visa · MFA Thailand
Thai Visa Documents + 4×6 cm Photo Specs + Cash Proof Requirements
Thailand's visa refusal rate is among the lowest globally (~3-5%) — but document mistakes still cause delays at BKK/DMK. The matrix below maps every Bangkok visa category to its required documents + the Thai 4×6 cm photo spec.
| Document | Exemption | e-Visa TR | VoA | DTV | Non-B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport (6+ months validity) | |||||
| Photo 4×6 cm (Thailand standard) | — (none) | (2 copies) | |||
| Onward / return flight from Bangkok | at boarding | within 15d | Recommended | Recommended | |
| Hotel reservation Bangkok | Recommended | Lease/condo proof | Lease/employer letter | ||
| Cash proof ฿10,000+ (or ฿20,000 family) | Spot check | — | — | — | |
| Income proof ฿500,000 | — | — | — | — | |
| Thai employer invitation | — | — | — | — |
Thai Photo Specs — 4×6 cm Standard
- Size: 4 × 6 cm (Thai standard, same as Vietnam/Indonesia — NOT US 2×2 inch, NOT Schengen 35×45)
- Background: White or off-white plain
- Recency: Within 6 months
- Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
- Where to get them in Bangkok: Photo Express shops in MBK, Siam Paragon, Terminal 21 (~฿80-150 for 4 copies); Amer/VFS centres in Sukhumvit (~฿250)
Sources: e-Visa Photo Requirements
TM30 (Foreign Guest) + TM47 (90-Day Reporting) — Bangkok Long-Stay Compliance
Bangkok visa holders MUST stay compliant with two reporting requirements: TM30 (initial address registration within 24h of every move) and TM47 (90-day reporting for stays >90 days). Non-compliance fines: ฿800-2,000 per missed report; cumulative violations can cause visa cancellation.
TM30 — Foreign Guest Registration
- Who files: Hotel, landlord, condo owner — NOT the foreigner directly. Major Bangkok hotels auto-file via section1.immigration.go.th.
- Timing: Within 24 hours of arrival at each new address. If you move between Bangkok hotels: each one files separately.
- Airbnb / short-term: Host typically does NOT file. You must visit Chaengwattana yourself OR risk fine on next visa extension.
- Fine for non-compliance: ฿800-2,000 (typical, scaled by duration). Triggered when applying for: extension, re-entry permit, certificate of residence.
TM47 — 90-Day Reporting (Long-Stay Visa Holders)
- Who files: Anyone on Non-Immigrant Visa (B/O/ED), Retirement, DTV, LTR — every 90 days of continuous stay in Thailand.
- How: Online at tm47.immigration.go.th (preferred — instant), OR in-person at Chaengwattana, OR by mail to Chaengwattana with registered envelope.
- Timing: Within 15 days BEFORE or 7 days AFTER 90-day anniversary. If you leave Thailand and re-enter, the clock resets.
- Fine for missed: ฿2,000 first violation, doubled subsequent.
- Exempt: Tourists/Exemption/VoA — no 90-day requirement.
Sources: TM47 Online · TM30 Online
Bangkok Visa Refusal + Overstay Fines + Re-Entry Bars
Thailand has the strictest overstay enforcement in ASEAN. Knowing the fine + ban structure can save you years of frustration. Bangkok Immigration Court (Chaengwattana) processes ~20,000 overstay cases annually.
Overstay Fines + Re-Entry Bans (2026)
| Overstay Duration | Fine (THB) | Re-Entry Ban |
|---|---|---|
| 1-90 days (self-reported, voluntary departure) | ฿500/day (max ฿20,000) | None |
| >90 days (self-reported) | ฿20,000 | 1 year ban |
| >1 year (self-reported) | ฿20,000 | 3 year ban |
| >5 years (self-reported) | ฿20,000 | 10 year ban |
| Arrested by police (any duration) | ฿20,000 + deportation | 2-5-10 year ban depending on duration |
Common Bangkok Refusal Reasons
Sources: Thai Immigration Bureau
Bangkok Visa Resources — Tools, Hotel, Onward Ticket Cross-Links
Your Bangkok-bound visa or visa-exempt entry is complete once you have all 4 supporting elements — dummy ticket from BKK/DMK, Bangkok hotel booking, valid 4×6 cm photo (for e-Visa/VoA), and the relevant visa stamp or exemption.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bangkok Visa Application
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