Can I board a flight to Thailand on a one-way ticket if my retirement visa is valid until August 6, 2024?

Retirement Visa Thailand Immigration One-way Ticket Travel Visa Extensions Re-entry Permit

Jan 6, 2024

10 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Currently on a 1year extension visa (retirement) that expires Aug 6, 2024.  

Flew back to USA to see my kids for Christmas and booking a ticket towards the end of January back to thailand to stay indefinitely.   I intend to extend my visa again for another year prior to Aug 6.  

BUT my question is will most airlines allow me to board w a one way ticket since my Retirement visa in passport expires Aug 6?   I don’t know when I will return to USA for a short visit.   Or do I need to keep buying a throwaway return ticket?   Pls advise what other long term retirees do.  

Thanks

1,058

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

An expat currently holding a retirement visa expiring on August 6, 2024, asks about traveling to Thailand on a one-way ticket after visiting the USA for Christmas. They inquire whether airlines will allow boarding without a return ticket, given their intention to extend their visa before expiration. Responses indicate that showing the extension stamp in the passport should suffice, provided the traveler has obtained a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand.

NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Will ************

You have a re entry permit ?

10 months ago

Dave *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Will ***********

yes, I have a “multiple entry permit”

10 months ago

James ********

@Dave ********

then you are set for your return to Thailand.

ENJOY your stay in the USA with family.

Safe travels to Thailand.

Comments Closed

10 months ago

Will ************

All good then

10 months ago

Reply to

Will ************

James ********

Not a problem ... when checking in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...

Just show the airline staff the long term Extension of Stay STAMP in your passport as retiree.

Hopefully you have a re-entry permit in your passport that you purchased from Thai Immigration BEFORE you departed Thailand.

10 months ago

Dave *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@James *******

Awesome!

10 months ago

James ********

@Dave ********

do you have a re-entry permit?

10 months ago

Reply to

James ********