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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
2 months 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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TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for a 90-day Non-O visa in the UK with the intention of transitioning to a retirement visa in Thailand, there is no requirement to book an onward flight out of Thailand after the first 60 days. The Non-O visa allows you to establish residence in Thailand, and you will be eligible to apply for an extension or a retirement visa once in the country. Comments from other users confirm that there is no need for onward travel proof in this context.
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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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