Proof of accommodation for a Thailand visa or entry
For Thailand, immigration and visa officers may ask for proof of accommodation - a confirmed hotel reservation for at least your first nights, or an address where you will stay. It does not have to be prepaid: a real, refundable reservation with a confirmation you (or the consulate) can verify satisfies the requirement, and lets you avoid losing money on a non-refundable stay before approval.
What is required
Thai immigration officers and visa applications can ask where you will be staying, especially on arrival or for a tourist visa. A confirmed hotel reservation covering your initial nights, with the property name and dates, is the simplest way to satisfy this. Keep it consistent with the address you write on your arrival card.
It does not have to be prepaid
You do not need to prepay your whole trip. A real, refundable reservation is enough to show a confirmed place to stay, and you can adjust or extend it once you are in the country and your plans firm up.
How to provide it the safe way
- 1Book a real, refundable reservation that covers the nights you need to show.
- 2Confirm it - check it directly with the property or with a free verifier so you know it holds up before you submit.
- 3Submit it with your application, alongside your proof of onward or return travel.
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FAQ
Does Thailand require proof of accommodation?+
Officers may ask for it on entry and it can be requested for a tourist visa. A confirmed hotel reservation for your first nights, with the property and dates, normally satisfies the request.
How many nights do I need to show?+
Showing your first nights with a confirmed, verifiable reservation is usually sufficient; you can extend or change your stay once you arrive.
Do I also need an onward ticket?+
Thailand often expects proof of onward travel as well, so many travelers show a verifiable onward ticket alongside their accommodation.
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