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Can I schedule my return flight for day 85 and do I need to book a hotel for 90 days upon arrival in Thailand?

Thailand tourism Visa regulations 90-day visa Onward travel Hotel booking requirements Non O retirement visa

Apr 9, 2025

a month ago

Kurt *************

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Good day. I’m traveling from US to Thailand as a tourist, arriving in Bangkok approx 072025. I plan to stay for 90 days while I figure out retirement plans. 

Travel plans include a round trip ticket into and out of Bangkok.  Question one is whether or not my return ticket can be scheduled for day 85 or does it have to be within 60 days of arrival and then changed after the vacation stay is extended at immigration?

My second question is for the purpose of arrival. I plan to travel over the 90 days or so. For the purpose of arriving legally must I have a three month hotel booked will they allow me to enter of if I reserve a room for three days to start?

Thank you 

Kurt

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Travelers from the US to Thailand can have a return ticket scheduled for day 85 of their 90-day tourist stay as long as they do not draw unnecessary attention at immigration. It's advisable to have an onward ticket within 60 days of arrival, though it's unlikely that immigration will ask for it. For accommodation, booking a hotel for just three days upon arrival is acceptable, as long as you can show proof of that booking if requested. Additionally, considering a Non O retirement visa can alleviate the need for an onward ticket.

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Michael ********

Why dont you just get Non O retirement visa valid for 90 days no need to show onward ticket. If you dont want to do extension no problem

a month ago

Brandon ************

IF immigration asked to see your onward travel (not likely) it would need to be within the numbers of days you will receive on arrival, so that's 60 days.

If you are worried, you can use an onward travel service to get proof of an earlier ticket for $10-$15, or buy a cheap bus ticket out of Thailand.

Three days booking is fine. Again, if they ask (unlikely) they just want to see your first booking.

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Is it an issue to have a return flight 89 days after arrival in Thailand with a 60-day visa exemption?

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