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Do I need a return flight for my 90-day entry visa to Thailand?

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Hi everyone!🙋‍♀️ We are moving to koh Samui next year. Entering on a 90day entry visa. My question: When initial entry application do we have to book a return flight or can we book just flight into Thailand?

Thanks in advance. Linda Swartz Pretorius
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A user is moving to Koh Samui and inquires whether it is necessary to book a return flight when applying for a 90-day entry visa. Comments clarify that for a non-immigrant visa, a one-way flight may suffice, while a tourist visa typically requires proof of onward travel within the visa's duration. It is noted that Thai officials rarely check for exit tickets, although airlines may enforce this rule.
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If you are on a Tourist visa, a trip out of Thailand is required within the length of your Visa. I'm assuming 60 days + 30 day extension. So a ticket required within 60 days. You can book a cheap flight to Cambodia or Vietnam for around $50. There are other options . As often mentioned, Thai officers rarely ask for exit ticket. I've been asked maybe once, in many trips. However, airline gate personnel have asked me for an exit ticket on a few occasions. I recall one airline person actually counting the days on her fingers.
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
Which visa exactly are you entering with? If it's a non-immigrant visa, meaning the visa type starts with "Non-" then a one way flight should be fine.

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