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Do I need an exit flight to enter Thailand on a 90-day O visa?
90-day O visaThailand immigrationexit flight requirementsvisa informationretirement visanon-O visaexpat advice
Jan 5, 2026
4 months ago
David ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERG,day. I am Gunna apply for a 90 day O visa and get retirement visa. Do I need a exit flight to enter on this visa ?
TLDR : Answer Summary
No, you do not need an exit flight to enter Thailand on a 90-day O visa. Many users reported successfully entering with a one-way ticket and without specifying departure information. However, it's important to note that airlines may have different policies, and some may require proof of onward travel. For peace of mind, travelers suggest purchasing a temporary onward ticket that gets canceled automatically after a few days.
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Gar ************
I'm flying Delta out of Atlanta next week. We'll see.
Mike ********
Not needed
Penny ******
I came in October on a 90 day Non-o…. I applied in my home country …. I left the return information blank …. No issues 👍
Gar ************
US airlines are very fussy about a return ticket. Onward Flight does not issue a ticket but a reservation slip. My airline gave me a hassle but eventually relented. A last minute hiccup I didn't need!
Yaoyu ***********
No, I entered last November with the same visa and a one-way ticket. 🫡🫡
Terry ********
I just put departure by bus (to Laos) on the 90th day which, coincidentally is where I am now. I put the same on TDAC
Brandon ************
@Terry *******
TDAC does not require departure informationTerry ********
@Brandon ***********
ok but departure information is asked for but I realize you don't have to fill that in same as with the old hard copy.Reply to
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Woody *********
No
Barney ***************
For peace of mind you can purchase a temporary onward ticket which is completely legit and verified for approx. $12 / £10. Go to Best Onward Ticket site. It gets automatically cancelled after a couple of days.
Raymond *********
The problem that you may have is with the airline company, not the visa itself
Penny ******
@Raymond ********
Ray with the non-o it should not be required I just did it in Oct - Korean Air
Not a question or a second glance👍
Raymond *********
As you said : should not be required, it is worth the trouble if the airline doesn't agree?
Kim *********
@Penny *****
not all airlines know the rules. Yes it's not necessary with a visa but I have been asked a couple of times anyway in Copenhagen Airport.Reply to
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David ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Raymond ********
What do you recommend ? Cheap flight to somewhere and throw away.Brandon ************
@David **********
Just escalate to a managerRaymond *********
Buy round trip and cancel return once you're in Thaïland
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Barney ***************
@Raymond ********
agreed.Reply to
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Olav *********
Nope
David **********
I didnt need one but I had one they never looked dont waste your money
Muchlis ********
No
Nongnuch ********
you can apply for a 90 days visa, and will receive a 90-days retirement visa. After this you can only apply for a 1-year Extension of the Stay Permit based on being over 50/retired. The 1-year extension is not what you call a "retirement visa". It is a stay permit for one year.
Rick *********
I came in October on same visa with a one way ticket, no questions asked 👍
Ghazwan *******
I emailed the very same question to the Thai Embassy in Australia and received the below reply.
"You may enter Thailand with a one-way ticket; however, admission into the country is subject to the discretion of the Thai immigration officers."
"You may enter Thailand with a one-way ticket; however, admission into the country is subject to the discretion of the Thai immigration officers."
John *******
@Ghazwan ******
Wow. You are very privileged to get a response from the Thai Embassy in Australia.Ghazwan *******
@John ******
I didn't think they would reply however they did after about two weeks.Reply to
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Tom ***********
@Ghazwan ******
yes, very common official nondeterminism. Good luck.Angelo ***********
@Tom **********
What is that supposed to mean?It clearly states that a return ticket is not required.
It is not required for ANY LONG TIME visa.
However for EVERY ENTRY it is up to the officer(s) if they let you enter or not. Visa or no visa.
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Dave ********
I didn’t, I said I would be travelling around by car
Graham ******
No, l just entered 3 months ago and as soon as immigration sees your e-visa there is no return ticket required...
Brandon ************
No.
But the application will ask you got entry and exit flight information, so just find the information for a flight out of Thailand within 90 days of the flight you put for arrival and fill that in.
But the application will ask you got entry and exit flight information, so just find the information for a flight out of Thailand within 90 days of the flight you put for arrival and fill that in.
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