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Do I need onward travel with a Non-O retirement visa when flying to Thailand on a one-way ticket?
Thailand visaNon-O visaretirement visaonward travel requirementexpat adviceimmigration policiesEmirates flights
Feb 13, 2026
3 months ago
Martin **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI have only booked a one-way ticket to Thailand. I am coming in on a non-o visa retire do I need onward travel? If so, how do I get round this? The flight was booked with Emirates? 
TLDR : Answer Summary
Travelers entering Thailand on a Non-O retirement visa with a one-way ticket generally do not need to present an onward travel ticket. Several commenters have confirmed that they faced no issues at immigration when arriving under similar circumstances. However, it is recommended to check airline policies, as some airlines might require proof of onward travel. In cases of uncertainty, purchasing a temporary onward ticket online could provide peace of mind, even though it may not be needed for entry.
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Jeff *************
Just a FYI if you have air miles just book a trip then cancel it, you get all of your miles back plus the taxes
Jeff *************
I came in on the same, no onward needed, just a smile, didn’t even ask for my finger prints?
Paul ********
No problem when I came with Emirates in Dec, same visa no questions asked,
Paul *******
Onwards travel not required . Welcome to Thailand
Paul *************
I came in on an non O visa. In October, but I was told better to be safe than sorry because some flights I'm more stricted than others. For sixteen pounds, I booked an onward flight they tend to reserve the seat for you. But it cancels out.
After you arrive was worth it, as I was asked at the desk for the fly out of thailand
After you arrive was worth it, as I was asked at the desk for the fly out of thailand
Kevin ***********
Do the required funds need to be in Thai bank or can you show UK bank when applying from uk
Kim *********
Kevin O'donnell when applying for a visa you are not expected to have a Thai account - nearly no visa's would be issued if that were the case
Kevin ***********
Kim Nielsen Kim I've had Bkk bank account for 3 years now never had an issue with it. I will transfer to it on successful completion of e visa application so that it's seasoned for the two months as per immigration rules
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Stephen *********
Have travelled one way to Thailand many times .No problem
Naj ****************
Can be a cheap ticket to Vietnam, as long as you can show you leave the country.
Stewart *********
Have you got a re-enter permit
David ********
Not needed!
Barney ***************
For my own peace of mind I booked a temporary onward ticket via a site called "Onward Ticket", at a cost of £11 which was valid for a week and then automatically cancelled ". As it turned out no one checked or asked me at any point in my journey but at least I had a joker to play if needed 😉
Donald **********
You’ll have a printed copy of your e-visa to produce at Immigration. Show the check-in person that.
Donna ******
No need for onward flight with a non o visa
Vinny **************
Onward ticket not required
Just show your electronic visa when you book your flight
Just show your electronic visa when you book your flight
Marcel ********
I believe that at passport control in Thailand, you might not have any issues. However, you might have an issue with Emirates, as per their policy on flights into Thailand on a one-way ticket.
 Therefore, you’ll be better off checking in with them as well.
 Therefore, you’ll be better off checking in with them as well.
Donna ******
Marcel Sawyer I flew out with emirates, on a one way ticket, they just asked to see my visa at check in and all was ok
Larry *********
Marcel Sawyer i advise to check in early . if they require an onward flight out of Thailand, just buy a cheap $50 flight. you might be wasting $ 50 , but it gets you to Thailand.
Victoria *****
Marcel Sawyer I came in on Emirates on the 4th. The agent asked about onward travel, I only had the one way ticket. She advised that the airline will not be responsible if I get to BKK and immigration don’t let me in. I had no problems with immigration. I came in visa exempt just my passport. You’ll be fine.
Trevor *****
Victoria Lee wrong advice if not ret visa
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Paul *******
Marcel Sawyer No issue, i did get stopped before and pointed out my long term visa which allows 1 way flights. no problem.
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John **********
You should be fine with a Non-O visa and no onward travels
Da *********
Don’t need it if you’re on an o retirement visa…. You’re staying here.
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