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Do I need a return ticket or e-permit after getting a Non-OA visa for Thailand?

Aug 10, 2025
2 days ago
Lonnie ********
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Now that I have received my Non-OA visa, am I still required to purchase a return or onward ticket for entry into Thailand?

Based on previous comments, I'm wondering whether I still need to obtain an e-permit?

Thanks.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
After receiving a Non-OA visa, there is no requirement for a return or onward ticket for entry into Thailand. However, travelers must fill out a TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) prior to travel.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be agents.co.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (tdac.agents.co.th)

Max *************
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Lonnie ********
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@Brandon ***********
Thanks again. They sent the visa on Saturday (today) morning which I never expected.
Brandon ************
No, you don't need an onward ticket.

You will need to fill out a TDAC before you travel though.
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