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Do I need a round-trip ticket to move to Thailand with a dog and apply for a retirement visa?

Aug 30, 2025
3 days ago
Satoshi **********
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hello to all!

need advice, moving to Thailand next month with 1 dog.

Am I forced to take an A/R flight or will just one way do it? , I don't risk being refused because I will return with a tourist visa and then ask for my retirement visa on the spot?

where should the retirement visa procedures be done before coming back?

Do you have a solution to my problem?

Thank you

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Bonjour à tous !

j'ai besoin de conseil, je vais m'installer en Thaïlande le mois prochain avec 1 chien.

Suis-je obligé de prendre un vol A/R ou juste un allé simple peut suffir?, je ne risque pas de me faire refuser car je vais rentrer avec un visa touriste et ensuite sur place demander mon visa retraite?

ou faudrait-il faire les démarches de visa retraite avant de venir?

avez vous une solution à mon problème?

Merci
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on moving to Thailand next month with a dog, specifically questioning whether a one-way flight is sufficient or if a round-trip ticket is required. They are also concerned about applying for a retirement visa and whether these procedures should take place before returning to Thailand with a tourist visa. The response in the comments suggests applying for the retirement visa in the user's home country, as it will simplify the process upon arrival, especially when arriving with a valid non-O visa.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
  • Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
  • For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
  • Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
  • Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Max *************
Il est préférable de déposer votre demande dans votre pays. Cela facilitera grandement les démarches à votre arrivée. Vous n'aurez pas besoin de vol de retour ni de correspondance si vous arrivez avec un visa non-O de 90 jours.

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