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

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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

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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.

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You have a re entry permit ?

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Dave *********

Dave *********

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

yes, I have a “multiple entry permit”

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James ********

James ********

then you are set for your return to Thailand.

ENJOY your stay in the USA with family.

Safe travels to Thailand.

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

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

All good then

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James ********

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.

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Dave *********

Dave *********

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Awesome!

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James ********

James ********

do you have a re-entry permit?

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