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?

Thailand Retirement Visa OA Visa One-way Ticket Return Flight Policy Expat Travel Visa Requirements

Feb 3, 2021

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

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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TLDR : Answer Summary

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

4 years ago

David ******************

@Tony *********

Christ are they still going? Why did you not book direct with airline?

4 years ago

Richard ********

@Tony *********

have to quarantine in Bangkok.

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Benjamin ******

For a non OA visa, you do not need a return flight

4 years ago

Richard ********

Why book a flight if you are going to retire here?

4 years ago

Wyn **********

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@Richard *******

Some airlines insist on a return or onward flight.

4 years ago

Richard ********

@Wyn *********

Thailand don't, some countries require a return flight 🛫 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.

4 years ago

Stuart *********

@Wyn *********

not on long term visas. Only on tourist or visa exempt.

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Stuart *********

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