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

Jan 6, 2024
a year ago
Dave *********
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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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Will ************
You have a re entry permit ?
Dave *********
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@Will ***********
yes, I have a “multiple entry permit”
James ********
@Dave ********
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 ************
All good then
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.
Dave *********
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James ********
@Dave ********
do you have a re-entry permit?
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