Can I enter Thailand without hotel booking?


Can I enter Thailand without hotel booking? Getting a visa on arrival in Thailand is a relatively simple process. Generally, no hotel booking is required in advance to obtain a visa on arrival. However, you should have proof of a return ticket as well as enough money to cover your stay in the country.


Do you need a return ticket as a tourist?

No. If you have a valid visa you are not required to be in possession of a round-trip or onward ticket.


Do I need an onward ticket?

Agents can deny you boarding on your flight if you don't have proof of onward travel, or worse, when you do arrive you can be denied entry into the country, forcing you to go back to your point of departure at your own expense.


Can my girlfriend visit me in my hotel room?

Most hotels allow visitors, but there might be restrictions on the number of visitors and their duration of stay. Hotels typically allow guests to have visitors in their rooms, but they may have rules about the number of visitors and how long they can stay.


How much cash should I carry to Thailand?

A passport and a boarding pass are required when you declare on the form. If you enter Thailand via land/sea, you will need to have cash of or equivalent to 20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family.


Can you be denied entry to Thailand?

Lack of valid travel documents
Without the necessary validity requirement of 6 months, Thai immigration authorities will not be able to properly assess your visa application for eligibility and entry into the Kingdom. This can result in the visa being denied, or you may not be able to enter Thailand.


Do I need to bring cash to Thailand?

Will you need cash or credit card in Thailand? You need both. For markets, street stalls, tuk tuks and songtaews, you will certainly need cash. For convenience stores, shopping malls , hotels, larger restaurants and more, you can use your credit card.