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Do I need a return ticket to enter Thailand on a Non-Immigrant O visa and can I open a bank account with it?

Non-Immigrant O visa Visa requirements Bank account opening TM30 Thailand immigration rules Traveling to Thailand

Jul 22, 2025

12 days ago

Rudi ***********

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I applied for my Non-Immigrant O [90-day] visa in Belgium 10 days ago. I received my approval by email today. I have a few questions, and I hope someone can help me. Do I need to book a return ticket, or can I use a one-way ticket to Thailand, since I'll be applying for a one-year extension there? Is it still possible to open a bank account with this 90-day visa and a TM30 without going through a visa office? Thanks in advance for your help.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual has recently received approval for a Non-Immigrant O 90-day visa and seeks clarification on whether they need a return ticket for travel to Thailand and the feasibility of opening a bank account with this visa. Community responses generally indicate that a return ticket is not necessary for the Non-O visa and that it is possible to open a bank account, although having additional documentation like a Residence Certificate may be helpful.

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Ross ********

Do you need to purchase approved health insurance when you go apply for the 12 month extension or is that just for O-A?

11 days ago

Jake *********

@Ross *******

For non O not required before. But they are busy to change that maybe?

11 days ago

Ross ********

@Jake ********

Yes, that's a worry for me when the time comes to apply for it.

11 days ago

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Ross ********

Rudi ***********

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@Ross *******

bij mijn weten geldt dit alleen voor de OA, niet voor de Non Immigrant O

11 days ago

Ross ********

@Rudi **********

Thanks Rudi

11 days ago

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Ross ********

Jake *********

Beste Rudy, best om een onward ticket te kopen via de site van 'onward ticket'. Je krijgt dan voor 25 euro een ticket dat nooit gevalideerd wordt, maar door een luchtvaartmastschappij wel wordt geaccepteerd Het is in Brussel bij inchecken dat ze u kunnen vragen om een terugvlucht ticket. Sommige operators zijn zeer strikt. In Thailand, bij immigratie geeft 90 dagen non-O, geen enkel probleem wat betreft terugvlucht.