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Do you need a round trip ticket to enter Thailand on a retirement visa?
Nov 30, 2021
4 years ago
Chris ****
ORIGINAL POSTERDo you need a round trip ticket to enter thailand on a retiree visa? Or does having a retirement visa eliminate that?
TLDR : Answer Summary
To enter Thailand on a retirement visa (OA visa), a round trip ticket is not mandatory; travelers can enter with a one-way ticket. Holders of non-immigrant visas, including retirement visas, do not need an exit ticket. However, it's essential to have valid travel insurance, which is a requirement for entry, particularly if there's a double insurance requirement for those returning on an OA visa after a short trip abroad.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Eric ********
I am curious about the double insurance requirement.. It looks like OA visas with ~ a year left need to buy ~ a years travel insurance to enter (eg. After a short overseas holiday) with the Thai Pass. Even though they are already required to have full time, local health insurance for their visa.
Eric ********
But insurance is required and the number of insured days determines the number of days you can stay in Thailand?
Garrett ***********
@Er**
No, that's only for the Non-OA.Reply to
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Garrett ***********
Non immigrant visa holders don't need an exit ticket.
Tammy ************
One way ticket as long as you have your OA
Tammy ************
Yes you are correct
Eric ********
@Tammy ***********
my OX visa was stamped 2024 when I entered in 2019, on the surface, it looks like double insurance plus length of stay reduced 😵💫🤦🏼. (Assuming they won’t stamp anyone past 1 year as that is all insurance companies will sell)Reply to
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Michael ********
@Tammy ***********
or retirement Non OEric ********
@Michael *******
OX tooMichael ********
@Eric *******
oh yes, what they calling the new ones i wonder they announced last monthEric ********
@Michael *******
good point, will they need both insurances for a whole year too ?Michael ********
@Eric *******
Who the fluck knows doubt immigration do either 55Reply to
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