Can I enter Thailand on a one-way ticket without onward travel while applying for a Non-O visa after arriving?

Visa Exemption Non-O Visa Thailand Immigration Retirement Visa Onward Travel Requirements

Jun 3, 2022

2 years ago

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On July 13 I'm coming to Thailand planning to enter using visa exempt from the US and am planning on getting a Non-O visa based on retirement after I arrive while making use of the 30 day extension.  I'm over 50 with the required funds.  My question is can I enter Thailand on a one way ticket with no return or follow on flight booked.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user plans to enter Thailand from the US on a visa-exempt basis and inquires about the possibility of arriving on a one-way ticket without a return or onward flight. The community notes that while it is technically required to have an onward ticket for visa-exempt travelers, experiences vary, and some have been allowed entry without one. It's suggested the user might benefit from a tourist visa instead, which allows for a longer stay, facilitating a smoother transition to applying for a Non-O visa once in Thailand.

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Tod *********

and this is about as FAR from thai VISA advice as you can throw a stick 😮

The O/P is comin' in visa exempt <- without a visa 😉 and wants to know if they can get in without onward travel.

I think good answers have been offered out. we are done.

2 years ago

Cole ***********

Why don't you get the 90 O now? Then it is not an issue.

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Cole **********

there is mandatory health insurance to buy the Non-O from a thai consulate in an eVisa country. They are WAY better off just comin' in on a 30 day visa exempt entry and then applying for the in country 90 day Non-O

2 years ago

Cole ***********

@Tod ********

An insignificant expense when moving to a foreign country.

2 years ago

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Cole ***********

John **********

If you plan to come on a one way ticket I'd suggest you come on a tourist visa. It also gives you an extra 30 days to sort yourself out

2 years ago

AF ********

I've been asked for onward ticket or proof of longstay visa for the last 15 yrs for every trip originating from the US to Thailand.

2 years ago

James ********

@FJ *******

US airline's are noted for asking...and again at transit connection.

2 years ago

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James ********

Andy *******

You could be denied boarding. Visa exempt (short term entry) technically requires a R/T ticket or onward ticket.

2 years ago

Massimo *********

Yea! I did it last year

2 years ago

Robert *******

Good question, difficult to answer.

Airline companies are responsible in case off, so they want you to have onward travel.

Immigration might ask, but not every person is asked.

2 years ago

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Robert *******

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