Answered2 years ago
Do I need an onward flight ticket when flying with Emirates to Thailand for a retirement visa?
Hi I'm flying with Emirates in May , I have a one way ticket as I intend to get a retirement visa , do Emirates insitvon a outbound ticket within the 60 days ? I know I can get a cheap ticket to Malaysia or Vietnam or do I not need to bother , thanks in advance.
Answer summary
The need for an onward ticket when flying with Emirates to Thailand depends on various factors including airline policy and staff discretion. Many travelers have reported being asked about a return or onward ticket, while others have successfully traveled on a one-way ticket without issue. Suggestions include obtaining a non-O retirement visa before traveling or purchasing a low-cost onward ticket as a precaution.
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Paul ***************
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Bent *************
How about you ask the airline?
Keith *******
Twice I've flown from the UK with Emirates, both times they asked me for a return ticket, I showed them my OA visa
Bart **************
I can give you a sample with a slightly larger N than just 1 if that has any value to you. I flew Emirates 7 times (6 from AMS, 1 from HKG), and my entry eligibility was checked 6 times in AMS (100%) and 0 times in HKG (0%).
David *******
I fly at least twice a year from UK to Thailand with Emirates. I DO have a return ticket with them BUT longer than the 60 days. I have never been questioned about this. I sort out my visa run when I get to Thailand
Richard ********
You can always book a one way Hat Yai to Padang Besar in Malaysia train ticket online for 50 baht.
Richard ********
I just came here on a one way ticket on Cathay Pacific. They just asked me if I had enough funds to cover my stay. I said yes and that was it.
John ********
If your worried about the problem then buy a low cost bus ticket out of Thailand and your sorted
Bent *************
@John *******
A train ticket Nong Khaki to Vientiane is the cheapest way out of Thailand- 120 bahrBent *************
Correct
Or cancel and get 50% refund.
Or cancel and get 50% refund.
John ********
@Bent ************
ok then you can get a ticket and just forget it when you get into Thailand
Nicholas ******
They don’t however I purchased a cheap onward flight but they never asked for it
Christopher ***********
@Nicholas *****
I did the same. Perhaps we weren’t ‘pinged’ for a manual check because onward flight was visible in the airlines booking system?
Peter *********
I done the same but explained retiring not coming back not a problem 👌
Will ************
Emirates do things by the book
Graham ******
Get your retirement visa before travelling to make things easier
Luit *****************
@Graham *****
that also will make it easier to open bank account for the 800k for retirement visaGraham ******
@Luit ****************
yes, for the Extension of StayKeith *******
I use Emirates, they have asked me twice and I've shown them my OA visa
Steven *******
I don’t think it’s a matter that some airlines ask and some airlines don’t ask. It’s a matter that some airline agents ask and some airline agents don’t ask or some airline agents ask sometimes and don’t ask sometimes. You really can’t predict it.
Stuart ***********
Why don't you get a non O retirement visa before you fly and then you don't need an onward flight?
It also makes it easier for you to open your bank account in Thailand.
It also makes it easier for you to open your bank account in Thailand.
Chris *****
Fakeflighttickets 5dollars.
Karl **********************
theres a site called onward ticket...
they sell you a "real" ticket for about $12
they sell you a "real" ticket for about $12
Gerald ********
@Karl *********************
this is what I did when I came out here to retire I was asked by the staff of Eva did I have a return ticket I did have one of these tickets just in case but he said so your getting a retirement visa when you get there I showed him a expired one that I let expire and he let me go
Ant ***********
Every airline is different
Get a cheap bus ticket to Cambodia
Get a cheap bus ticket to Cambodia
Pat ********
OP@Ant **********
can you buy this online ? Do you know a website, thanksAnt ***********
Pat ********
OP@Ant **********
thanksBart **************
@Ant **********
Nong Khai to Thanaleng, 300 baht.Ant ***********
@Pat *******
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Frank **********
Ask your airline.
Bart **************
@Frank *********
even if they don't enforce strictly, they'll always say that you need it on the phone. Things like enforcement strictness are much better asked in groups where people can share experiences.Pat ********
OP@Frank *********
I was hoping to see if anyone had been through this , I think the airline will obviously say yes if I contact them because it generates more money for themBart **************
@Pat *******
the airline will indeed always say yes. It's a strange misconception by the senior members in this group who keep advising to ask an airline about their enforcement policy.The reason they'll always say yes is slightly different though: they are supposed to check this and a check is always possible if the check-in crew has time/feels like doing it. On the phone they cannot promise that you can get away with breaking the rule, they'll always tell you what's officially required.
Bart **************
@Peter ***************
ah that's very good! As I said below to someone else, that should happen a lot more often. Leave the responsibility where it belongs. In the airline's conditions you'll find that the passenger is responsible for getting proper visa etc anyway.
Peter ****************
@Bart *************
Indeed. But sometimes a phonecall helps. EVA Air wanted to see the visa and with no visa (60 days exempt) they wanted to see the return ticket (after 90 ! days). They let you fill in a statement they are not resposible for any return flight should you been refused entry. This was Amsterdam/schihol.Peter ****************
@Pat *******
Look to the answer of Stuart Chiverton.
Lynnette *******
@Pat *******
how would it generate more money for them? If you're only buying an onward exit ticket.Graham ******
@Pat *******
same airline but different airport may be a different answer so just ask the airline
David **********
@Pat *******
get an onward ticket for $10 from bookingforvisa.com It's $10 vs the uncertainty/hassle if they ask.Activity
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