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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 visaVisa requirementsBank account openingTM30Thailand immigration rulesTraveling to Thailand
Jul 22, 2025
9 months ago
Rudi ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERI 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.
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?
Jake *********
@Ross *******
For non O not required before. But they are busy to change that maybe?Ross ********
@Jake ********
Yes, that's a worry for me when the time comes to apply for it.Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Ross *******
bij mijn weten geldt dit alleen voor de OA, niet voor de Non Immigrant ORoss ********
@Rudi **********
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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.
Rudi ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jake ********
Wist ik niet, dacht nochtans dat met een Non-Immigrant O Visa volgens velen toch, het niet nodig is om een retourticket bij te boeken. Ik kijk het alleszins na wat jij me zegt, Dank u wel.Jake *********
@Rudi **********
best dat u contact opneemt met de maatschappij waarmee u vliegt.Reply to
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Doug *********
If you plan to drive in Thailand bring your driver's licence/s and an IDP from your home country. These will help you get a Thai licence.
Jo **********
@Doug ********
i have been here for 8 years using my Dutch licenseDid *****
@Jo *********
that's reckless if you have any incident. Your IDP is worthless after 3months.Rudi ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jo *********
Kan jij een auto of bromfiets kopen met je Belgisch internationaal rijbewijs.....ik denk het niet, alsook een verzekering en belasting in Thailand op uw voertuig zal niet lukken..Did *****
@Rudi **********
Insurance will let you pay their annual fee but won't cover you if you continue to use an IDP for driving 3months after your arrival.Jo **********
@Rudi **********
i am still ensured as I use an international driving permit which I can get from ANWB. Yes you can by a car or a scooter that’s not dependent on your licenseReply to
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Pygo ********
Ha! Anyone knows now, Thailand are changing the laws as you breathe, which is why I will take my money to Cambodia soon...
Bernard ************
@Pygo *******
les banques ont reçu des directives à cause de blanchiment d'argent donc plus de contraintes,de plus certaines banques en rajoute.
Frontière terrestre fermée avec le Cambodge en plus
Pygo ********
Fuck Thailand!
Pygo ********
@Bernard ***********
I will take my money to another country.Reply to
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John **********
Yes! Bring as much paperwork as you can. I always have a folder with flights, copies of passports, driving licences a A4 page of passport photos. Back in 2012 I came over for 12 months but only stayed 8 months as I ran out of money, I must have tried at least 4 or 5 banks and I couldn't open a bank account. For some reason it was just so dam hard. Now I have a retirement visa, car & bike licence, so all good.
Rudi ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERBernard Vandekirk: Dat hangt af van mijn gezondheid. Ik word momenteel behandeld voor darm- en prostaatkanker. Ik hoop mijn vriendin vóór 19 oktober te kunnen zien, want dan verloopt mijn visum.
Phil *********
Rudi Vermeulen allee ik ben dan ook daar , voor op zijn minst 3 maand met een non o visa ,dicht bij pattaya
Rudi ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Phil ********
daar zit ik 200km vandaan. Pattaya is trouwens niet meer de buurt waar ik wil zijn. Teveel toerisme en....goed voor vrijgezellen. Daar hoor ik niet meer bij. Geniet er alleszins van 😉🙏Reply to
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Bernard ************
@Rudi **********
Bon rétablissement.Moi j'attend vers le 15 août pour faire la demande non o retraite
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Bernard ************
Vous partez à quelle date ?
Pour moi ça sera en octobre.
Pour moi ça sera en octobre.
Jo **********
@Bernard ***********
can’t you speak Dutch like an educated BelgDid *****
@Jo *********
tsss c'est quoi ce commentaire a deux balles condescendant ?Bernard ************
@Jo *********
vous pouvez activer la traduction...Reply to
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Stuart *********
You don’t need a return ticket or onward ticket for a Non O
Rudi ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
thank you Stuart!Reply to
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Miri **********
Which city?
Rudi ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Miri *********
Lam Luk Ka RangsitRudi ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Miri *********
Lam LUk Ka. RANGSITReply to
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Brandon ************
You'll probably need a Residence Certificate from immigration to open a bank account. I don't know what "visa office" you are talking about.
Rudi ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
ik bedoel een visumkantoor die alles voor u regelenGraham ******
@Rudi **********
You don't need an agent. As above you don't need an return or onward ticket at check-in (if asked for one ask to speak to the flight supervisor and show your Non-O). A Non-O Visa entry plus a Residence Certificate from Immigration should get you a bank account. Your accommodation will complete your TM30 so ask them for a copy as you'll need it for your Residency Certificate.Reply to
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Jan ******************
Non O visa is excused from onward ticket requirements and you should be able to open a bank account although you might have to try several branches first. Best to bring a residence certificate from the immigration as well.
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