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Do I need to book a flight to exit Thailand after the first 60 days with a 90-day Non-O visa?

Aug 30, 2025
3 days ago
Michael *******
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Applying in uk for 90 day O visa with intention of applying for 1 year retirement visa once at ,y destination in Thailand.

Do I need to book a flight to leave after the first 60 days in case immigration ask when I’m leaving the country?

My UK return flight isn’t until May 2026

Thanks in advance
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The poster is applying for a 90-day Non-O visa in the UK, planning to apply for a one-year retirement visa after arriving in Thailand. They inquire whether they need to book an exit flight to demonstrate their exit plans to immigration authorities, especially since their UK return flight isn't until May 2026. Comments confirm that there is no need for onward travel arrangements when holding a Non-O visa, as it allows for living in Thailand and implies eligibility for a one-year extension.
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Kevin ******
I am doing the same and on my way to BKK. No need for onward flights since you are eligible for 1 year extension. I assume you are applying for Non-O.
Phil ********
No
Brandon ************
You won't be applying for a retirement visa in Thailand, because you'll already have the retirement visa from the embassy. You'll be applying for an extension in Thailand.

Traveling to Thailand on a non-immigrant visa does not have any requirements for onward travel as this type of visa can be used to establish living in Thailand.
David *******
@Brandon ***********
thanks for saying that it's exactly what I was going to say ✅ it's the airline that will need to see your visa without onward travel and not immigration. Once your here then you apply for an extension of stay.
Max *************
@David ******
No airline "normally" ask for a return or onward ticket when you're on a 90 days Non-O Visa.
David *******
Jan ******************
@David ******
No, but they might ask for an onward ticket or a visa/stay, and if some inexperienced staff members ask for a onward ticket when you provide a Non O you’ll just ask to see their supervisor.
Maitin *******
Jan ******************
@Maitin ******
Been asked for onward ticket several times and have just shown my Non O. But I’ve also seen feedbacks of staff asking for an onward ticket when the passenger holds a Non O.
Maitin *******
@Jan *****************
Wow... Never... O just the return blank on the TDAC... I fly into things every 6-8 weeks...
Max *************
@David ******
Yes,really. You're not a tourist when you're on a 90 days Non-O Visa.
Michael *******
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