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Do I need to book a return flight when applying for a Non-Immigration O visa online from the UK?

Non-Immigration O Visa Visa Application Visa Requirements E-Visa Thailand Immigration

May 30, 2025

a year ago

Jeremy *********

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Hi.  Has anyone applied for a non immigration o visa online from UK recently please ?

I am unsure whether I have to book a return flight or not or the duration in-between flights

Just for the length of the 3 months visa. Any help would be appreciated , thankyou

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When applying for a Non-Immigration O visa online from the UK, a return flight is not required. Users have shared that while an itinerary may be necessary in the e-visa portal, proof of booking for the onward flight is not needed, making it easier for applicants.

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Nigel *******

I just got mine, they don’t actually ask for proof of booking. I understand that you can put a flight itinerary that you intend to book. So even the outbound flight does not need to be booked yet.

a year ago

Jeremy *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I will ring the airline and ask them

a year ago

Liam ***********

@Nigel ******

does the operating airline understand this? Because normally they will not let you board unless you’ve got a return flight or onward travel,I may be wrong.

a year ago

Nigel *******

@Liam **********

I have the None O visa, return flight not needed.

a year ago

Liam ***********

@Nigel ******

ok thanks

a year ago

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Liam ***********

Jeremy *********

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@Nigel ******

can I ask what finance paperwork you sent them ? That is the last piece of proof I have to download on their application. I was just going to print off a picture of my current account and show them that. Hope it will be ok

a year ago

Nigel *******

@Jeremy ********

it will have to be a full copy of the original, photos are not accepted. You can show a savings account statement, or 3 months of current account statements. But must be showing income of at least £1,500 a month.

a year ago

David **********

@Nigel ******

so if I understand this correctly, I could get my O visa by showing the UK Thai embassy evidence of 3+ months of regular income (£1500+) into my UK bank account at this stage without being required to deposit 800k TBH into a Thai Bank Account which I would only open (hopefully) after I arrive? Then assuming I get a Thai bank account up and running the regular monthly payments go into that, then at my first 12 month renewal point, that would also suffice?

a year ago

Ian ********

@David *********

Am I correct in saying that it's either £1500 per month or a closing balance of £

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to apply for initial Non O at London?

a year ago

Nigel *******

@David *********

for the first year you will need 800,000 in the Thai bank account. It needs to be in for 2 months prior to applying for the one year extension. The None O that you get in the UK, is to allow you to open a Thai bank account, and deposit the money for 2 months. The visa issued in the UK is only for 90 days.

The O A is for 1 year, but requires insurance, and criminal records checks.

a year ago

David **********

@Nigel ******

Many thanks

a year ago

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David **********

Stuart ***********

Onward flight is not required if you get the non O, because it is a long stay visa.

a year ago

Jan ******************

Non O visa is excused for onward ticket requirements, but you’ll need to give a trip itinerary in the e-visa portal.