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Do I need a return ticket for my O retirement visa application in Thailand?

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Sep 11, 2021
3 years ago
Alex *************
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I Will soon go to Thailand for 12 months. I Will ask for O retirement visa , i am 54 years Old. Do I have to book a return ticket or is a one-Way ticket enough, When i am doing my paperwork at the embassy ?
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When applying for an O retirement visa to Thailand, travelers have varying experiences regarding the need for a return ticket. Many expats indicate that a one-way ticket suffices for long-term visas, as requirements may differ between embassies and airlines. However, it is suggested to consider booking a return ticket to avoid complications at check-in, although it's often not mandatory. Some have successfully entered Thailand on a one-way ticket without being asked for a return flight.
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Alex *************
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Thank you everyone!!!.. i just book a one Way ticket 👍🏼
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Suzz *****
We recently (2 days ago) had problems at Schiphol airport as our return was 3 months and the woman on check in stated we could only have a months visa exemption! I explained the Thai embassy knew our flight details for CoE and never flagged. It took time and her colleagues messaging another colleague for them to agree that any overstay was our issue!! Had to bite my tongue to stay polite - but they were trying to get us to change date on our return flight before letting us board!
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John ******
@Suzz ****
 even a returnflight is not necessary. A fligt to ant=y country is sufficient IF you had that requirement.
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Suzz *****
@John *****
 I had a return to my point of departure (portugal) but it was 3 months - she insisted we change our flight to return in a month! Thankfully I politely stood my ground as I was aware of the rules.
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 that is sometimes a problem at airports. The checkin people are not always up to date with the rules.Maybe almost impossible, get travellers to all over the world. I have had same kind of problems but asking fotr the supervisor is sometimes the easiest way\ to solve the problem.
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@John *****
 if they are in a position to stop you getting on a plane they need to be up to date! I was very unimpressed with the power and lack of knowledge this woman had!
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Andrew ********
Return ticket is about the same price as a single.
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Joanne *****************
We came in to Thailand from US in June on a retirement visa already in our passports. Did NOT have return ticket.
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John ********
1 way
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Gerry ***********
I did not and never asked by anyone.
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Peter **********
*All money you bring here is lost to you forever. This is a nation of immoral cheats, liars, con-artists. You will gain nothing positive from being here. If you dream of joining some woman here she is almost certainly in the arms of at least one other guy while you read this. Reconsider.
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Vikorn ***********
@Peter *********
 why are u wasting ur time being in a "nothing positive nation" then? U r the one who should reconsider going back to wherever u came from
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Peter **********
@Vikorn **********
 with pleasure 👍
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Chris *********************
@Peter *********
 maybe your wife / girlfriend is don't tar them with the same brush
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Lynnette *******
@Peter *********
 why are you in thailand if it's so bad? Perhaps you know all the wrong people if you say all are cheat and liars and all thai women are unfaithful.
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Sam *****
@Peter *********
 some truth to be told
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Rolf ********
have made same already one way ticket enough, dont listen the nonsense other writing
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Paul *****************
Awesome 👍
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Danny *********
One way and medical insurance that's all i did no probs
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Eamonn *********
@Danny ********
 you only had a one way ticket because you were going to prison lol
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Nan ********
Need to vaccinated before going?
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Alex *************
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@Violets ********
 done 👍🏼
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Nan ********
@Alex ************
 I can’t get vaccinated yet that’s why I was wondering if I can go there without vaccines or not?
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Patrice ************
Money put on banc 800.000 bath
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Rolf ********
@Patrice ***********
 why you write such nonsense- when you have enough salary- you dont need
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John ******
Just goggle rent a ticket there are lots that do this for travelers, you get a ticket with all the right information on it to fill in all your paperwork and it only cost $10.00 i booked mine to KL l was asked at the airport, my flight was with Singapore yesterday...hope this helps
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Chris *******
You can buy a throw away ticket from Jetstar hkt to Singapore for less than 2000 baht. I know I just booked 2 lol
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Steven ********************
Didnt require it when i came in on non-imm O multi entry back in May and nobody asked not even airline or embassy for COE
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Michael ********
You dont need a return or onward ticket for a long term visa, although different embassies/airlines seem to think otherwise
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@Michael *******
 You do need it for airlines and to enter the country. It's just that Thai Immigration rarely check. They did go through a clampdown a few years ago when you couldnt get in without some kind of onward travel. Most airlines want to see return or onward travel even with multi entry visas
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Michael ********
@Steve ******
 Just checked IATA website and it says onward travel ticket required except for Nationals and residents. Having a long term visa is considered residence.
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Ray *****
@Steve ******
 not all airlines require it as I have arrived on a single many times with a one year non O
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@Ray ****
 Maybe not all airlines but most of them. Depends on the airport as well. I had to buy onward travel within 90 days on a multi non imm O from LHR.
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Ray *****
@Steve ******
 Emirates and Etihad my most used have never asked. Obviously some others are as you have experienced but it is certainly not a Thai government requirement
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@Steve ******
 Only ever been stopped when on tourist visas (twice), when you can show a long term visa airlines have never been a problem they are covered then from liability.

The airlines ask to see a visa or a return ticket.
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Wyn **********
Book a return just incase airline refuses you can always cancel return get a voucher and use at later date.
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@Wyn *********
 Just junk the return, they're only a few quid more than a one way.
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Steve *******
Return or onward travel. The visa only gives you 90 days. You need to apply for a 1 year extention of stay when you're in country.
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