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Can I fly to Koh Samui with a one-way ticket and obtain a retirement visa after arrival?

Retirement Visa Visa Rules One-way Ticket Koh Samui Immigration Procedures Buying Property in Thailand Visa Exempt Entry Inward Ticket Regulations

May 14, 2022

3 years ago

Remon ***********

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Hi, we are going to move to Koh Samui in November for good since we have bought a house there. Can we get a one way tiicket to fly there first and get our retirement visa after we get there? My husband and I are over 50 years old.

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The user plans to relocate to Koh Samui permanently and inquires about the possibility of using a one-way ticket to enter Thailand while applying for a retirement visa after arrival. Various comments highlight the need for an onward flight ticket to comply with airline policies and Thai immigration rules, suggesting refundable tickets or specific resources to obtain such tickets. Additional discussions touch on property ownership, particularly for expats over 50, and the complexity of navigating visa requirements.

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Ang *****

I was denied boarding at Sydney airport as traveling on a single ticket.

I bought an expensive fully refundable whilst at the desk. Given my boarding pass - canx’d ticket.

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Edward ******

You bought a House ?

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Edward ******

Thank you for the information.

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Bruce *********

if you were an American citizen you can buy a house here in Thailand. The US has a treaty with Thailand which allows its citizens to buy property here without needing a Thai partner that owns 51%

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Bernd *********

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I would like to know more about this Treaty.. can you provide a link ?

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Bruce *********

@Bernd ********

Google treaty of Amity.

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Ivan *********

I agree with your words about Comprehension . I have a Thai wife and it pays to be patient and tolerant .

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John ***********

absolutely 💯 ❤ it wasn't easy in the very beginning, but that's what I get for marrying her on the back of my Harley at a drive thru chapel in Vegas! That was 7 years ago and turned out to be the best choice I've made in my life thus far.

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Perry ***********

@John **********

do you still ride your Harley?

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John ***********

@Perry **********

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John ***********

i actually married a thai girl that already had a house. A. Nice one too in Bangkok suburbia . You guys are doing all wrong 🤣🤣

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@John **********

wishing you the best!

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John ***********

she's a keeper 💖, hard worker , great sense of humor, beautiful inside and out. But like every intercultural relationship it takes work and understanding, especially languages and words. Comprehension is a key factor in communicating on both sides. Thanks ill take all the luck I can.

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Rick ********

Don't be surprised if its occupide when you get there.

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Perry ***********

ain't happening, have friends staying there until we arrive

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Rick ********

@Perry **********

Smart move.

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Rick ********

Just staying it happens.

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Bob ********

I just love positive thinkers....

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Remon ***********

ORIGINAL POSTER

actually built one

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Edward ******

@Remon **********

is it allowed?

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Daniel **********

it's allowed if you build on the land owned by a Thai citizen and you lease the land from them for 30 years.

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Garrett ***********

If you're entering visa exempt or on a tourist visa, you need a ticket leaving the country. buy a refundable ticket and cancel it once you arrive.

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กะลาสี *****

Or this.

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กะลาสี *****

Try this

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Pauline *******

Officially you need an onward flight for the end of your visa. It's the airline that may check this although not always so you're taking a chance of having a problem at check in.

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Todd *********

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I have never entered the Kingdom with a return ticket. No need

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Pauline *******

would you have a retirement visa ?

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Todd *********

@Pauline ******

i do now. But did not have one on any of my entries. All were visa exempt arrival on Canadian passport

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Pauline *******

personally I've only been asked once about return ticket, that was with Qatar airways, but I know it can happen.

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Todd *********

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2 of my last 3 entries were also with Qatar via BKK. I agree, it absolutely can and does seem to happen that people get asked. But not sure exactly who is asking and why? Something in a person's travel profile? Airline policy interpretation? It seems to be a few specific countries only and perhaps the passport you hold is a factor. All so random...

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Kool *******

You can avoid all this by just getting type O 90 day retirement visas before you leave to come over here, then you can use a one way ticket no problem, then just extend them for your one year after you get here. It is actually quite simple to do. Just remember after you get your Thai bank account the bt800,000 to meet the financial requirement must be a direct transfer from an overseas source into your bank account. You can't just deposit cash.

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Kool *******

how many years ago was that?

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Todd *********

entries all in the 24 months pre-Covid. None since Covid. Definitely won’t have a return ticket next time either

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Kool *******

if you've got a retirement visa as you say, then you don't need a return ticket.

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Todd *********

for sure, but also retired in Mexico and will travel so won't likely retain retirement visa here. Just get a new one when/if needed

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Pauline *******

as you say pretty random. It was a long time ago that it happened to me and I pointed out my visa which seemed to satisfy them.

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Remon ***********

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how did you pull that off?

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Todd *********

@Remon **********

no idea really. I only travel on one way tickets, and have not ever been asked.

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