Can I book a return flight for up to a year or just one-way when entering Thailand on a 1-year retirement OA visa?

Feb 3, 2021
4 years ago
Wyn **********
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If i enter on a 1 year retirement OA visa can i book return flight up to a year or 90 days or maybe just book one way. Thanks.
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When entering Thailand on a 1-year retirement OA visa, you generally do not need to book a return flight. Many expats opt for one-way tickets since the visa permits long-term stay. Comments suggest that for non-OA visas, return flights are also not required, emphasizing the ability to choose a one-way ticket.
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Tony **********
I've got only 1 way ticket but with lastminute.com flight changes are free. I've applied for my visa but can't find cheap quaranteen in phuket
David ******************
@Tony *********
Christ are they still going? Why did you not book direct with airline?
Richard ********
@Tony *********
have to quarantine in Bangkok.
Benjamin ******
For a non OA visa, you do not need a return flight
Richard ********
Why book a flight if you are going to retire here?
Wyn **********
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@Richard *******
Some airlines insist on a return or onward flight.
Richard ********
@Wyn *********
Thailand don't, some countries require a return flight ๐Ÿ›ซ but not the airline, they will request because it's part of the entry requirements for them to take you to that country. Not Thailand even on a tourist visa it's not required. You may be booked on another airline so it's none of their business unless it's an entry requirement.
Stuart *********
@Wyn *********
not on long term visas. Only on tourist or visa exempt.
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