Can you book a one-way ticket with an OA visa for Thailand?

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January 26, 2022

3 years ago

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Anyone know if you can book a one way ticket with Ethihad on OA visa Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, you can book a one-way ticket with an OA visa for entering Thailand. Multiple comments confirm that OA visa holders do not require an onward ticket out of Thailand, as this visa type allows for long-term stay. Airlines like Etihad also accept one-way bookings, provided the visa has been approved.

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Bob **********

O-A is retirement you can book

One way

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

Yes. One way ticket is fine, for long term visas. I'm in Thailand on OA and one way ticket.

3 years ago

Cambodia **************

No you can get a ticket for next door to Cambodia you just have to have exit Ticket

3 years ago

Atte *******

@Cambodia *************

When you apply visa and they approve it with the oneway ticket of course it's ok. Why they give a visa if it's not!!! Done it many times with TR visa too.

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

@Cambodia *************

no need for return ticket with OA or long term visa.

3 years ago

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Lisa ********************

Glen ********

I did it with a covid extension as well.. Just over 45 weeks I had..

3 years ago

Yvonne *********

I don’t see why not, their website says one way bookings.

3 years ago

Stuart *********

An OA visa is a long term visa entry to Thailand. You do not need a onward ticket out from Thailand for that

3 years ago

Damien ********

@Stuart ********

if I am coming to Thailand on a 30 day visa and plan to apply for a retirement visa in Thailand I need a return flight ticket to Australia even though I won’t use it… is that right ? Thanks

3 years ago

Frank-Steven ***********

@Damien *******

Strictly legally speaking, in theory: yes, onward required. Practically at the Thai border nobody will check. Bigger issue might be your airline, who possibly requires it. If I’m doubt book a fully refundable ticket to somewhere or something.

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Frank-Steven ***********

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