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Can I enter Thailand on a one-way ticket with a 60-day tourist visa and get a retirement visa?

Thailand Visa Rules 60-Day Tourist Visa One-Way Flight Ticket Retirement Visa Visa Extension Visa Exempt Onward Travel Requirement

Oct 12, 2024

2 years ago

David **********

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Greetings, am planning returning mid Dec on 60day tourist visa and possible 30day extension . Any problem arriving on one-way air ticket ? hoping to get retirement visa sorted out this visit, from UK ,   cheers

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can enter Thailand on a one-way ticket with a 60-day tourist visa, but be aware that it may raise concerns with immigration or your airline, as proof of onward travel is generally expected. It might be advisable to confirm with the airline before your flight. Regarding your retirement visa, it's possible to apply during your stay, as long as you meet the financial requirements. However, experts recommend considering a Non-O visa based on retirement for a more straightforward application process.

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Pranom **********

Greetings,

It’s possible to enter Thailand on a one-way ticket with a 60-day tourist visa, but it may raise concerns with the airline or immigration upon arrival, as they often expect proof of onward travel. You may want to check with the airline beforehand. As for your retirement visa, it’s feasible to sort it out while you’re in Thailand, provided you meet the financial and other requirements.

Safe travels and best of luck with your visa!

2 years ago

Greg **********

I just did that on Friday no problems at all stamped until December 11, I will do an extension on or about the 9 December the immigration lady asked if I was doing an extension I said yes she said ok I’m from Australia

2 years ago

Kevin *********

Yes. Check the rules.

2 years ago

SJ *******

Yes

2 years ago

Jan ******************

If you travel on 60 days visa exemption you’ll formally need an onward ticket within 60 days.

If you plan to apply for a retirement visa anyway, it’s more convenient to apply for a 90 days Non O visa based on retirement at the embassy at home before you leave and do the one year extension of stay in Thailand.

Then you can apply with income/funds in your bank at home. There’s no onward ticket requirement and you can easily open a bank account needed for your extension of stay.

2 years ago

David **********

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@Jan *****************

thanks

2 years ago

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David **********

Henrik *****

Why apply for at 60 day touristvisa when you can go 60 days visa excempt.

One way tickets are more expensive, especialy because at least the return part will be short time before the departure.

You may need a ticket out of Thailand, within the 60 day visa excempt period.

It may be difficult to get a bankaccount on a tourist visa / visa excempt, to deposit the required amount for retirement.

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