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Do I need to provide flight details when applying for a 90-day retirement visa in Thailand?

Roger ********
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Hi just a quick question am thinking of applying for 90 day retirement visa when applying do you have to put flight details in or can get flight after get visa also do you have to have a return ticket or can I get a flight one way or will there be a problem or if anyone as any recommendations on buses to Siam reap as a back up
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When applying for a 90-day retirement visa (Non-O) in Thailand, you typically do not need to provide flight details or a return ticket. Many users have shared experiences indicating that it's sufficient to provide a flight number without a booking, as the visa is considered a long-term option. It's important to note that some airlines may still require proof of onward travel for tourists, so it's advisable to check with your airline prior to departure. Overall, a one-way ticket should not pose an issue if you hold a Non-O visa.
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Bill **********
Bill **********
When I did my first one, the departure airline was demanding return flight. Thai gov didn't care.
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
If you are getting the non O for retirement you don’t need an exit ticket out of Thailand.
Alan *******
Alan *******
Just got mine a month ago and only needed a flight number in .
Octo *******
Octo *******
Is the single entry the only option? It was the only choice in the dropdown on the website application. I'd like to get the 90 day non-O, come over for a week or two to get the bank account and do a little more house hunting, then go back to Vietnam for 2 months (where I'm currently living) , then head back and get the 1 year extension. I also have a Vietnamese wife I will need to get a dependent visa for. What would be the correct process for this, aside from me coming over on the 90 day, spending the whole time in Thailand, getting the 1 year extension, then the wife's dependent visa, THEN bringing her over?
Vinny **************
Vinny **************
Not need onward ticket

Electronic visa is your proof also
Roger ********
Roger ********
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Vinny Tim Johnson thanks Vinny
Simon *******
Simon *******
90 day non O doesn't require a return flight its classed as a long-term visa .
Roger ********
Roger ********
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Simon Adams thank you Simon
Mark ********
Mark ********
Arrived on 60 day auto visitor visa, left return flight blank on TDAC as not a required field, no issue
Ralph *******
Ralph *******
Mark Bishop As a tourist you do need an exit ticket out of Thailand. Just because they didn’t check doesn’t mean it’s not a requirement
Mark ********
Mark ********
Ralph Tyson , if you're after a flexible leaving date or want to change your next destination on the fly, it's the way to go. It's low season, they want your cash
Malcolm **********
Malcolm **********
Non-O does not require a return flight however if you plan to arrive on a tourist visa or visa waiver then you might not be allowed to board the flight, it's all down to the airline. The non-O won't be a problem just make sure that you show it at checkin
Roger ********
Roger ********
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Mark Bishop thanks mark
Diana *********
Diana *********
Ps Cambodia land borders are currently closed
John **********
John **********
You should be able to just look up the flight your thinking of using and supply the flight numbers without making a booking. Once you have the visa you shouldn't need an onward ticket, one way should be fine
Diana *********
Diana *********
@John *********
I think they DO Require an onward ticket. I got a forty quid ticket to Hanoi
Roger ********
Roger ********
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Diana Miranda hi Diana do u have a website for onward ticket was it bus or flight
Ian ********
Ian ********
I never had a return ticket when I came over in November with a non o
Roger ********
Roger ********
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Ian Carman thank you 🙏 Ian
Ian ********
Ian ********
A non o implies that you are thinking of retirement in Thailand so no need for a return ticket
Roger ********
Roger ********
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@John *********
thank you John

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