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Does a Non-O visa start upon entry into Thailand, and is an onward ticket necessary?

May 28, 2025
3 days ago
Ken *********
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Got my Non O visa approval today. Does it start the day I enter Thailand. Will I need an onward ticket. Thank you everyone for the information that has gotten me this far.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Upon entering Thailand, your Non-O visa will begin its validity for 90 days. Generally, an onward ticket is not required, but airline policies may vary; some may request flight information. It is advisable to have all visa documents ready when traveling and be aware that Non-O visas are currently issued as single entry only, with options to extend if requirements are met.
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Jón **************
is this 90 day Non-o visa with multiple entry?
Brandon ************
@Jón *************
There aren't anymore non-O multiple entry visas. By the validity dates it's clear that this is a single entry visa, as it's only valid for 90 days.
Jón **************
@Brandon ***********
ok but you can extend this visa as long as you life right..
Brandon ************
@Jón *************
yes if you meet the requirements. And you can purchase a re-entry permit if you want to leave Thailand. But that doesn't make anything multiple entry, it's just so your extension isn't cancelled when you leave.
Alan *******
For me it was the airline I traveled on that asked for return flight info. I had to pull out the e-visa and all documents to show the 90 day visa and it took several people looking at it before they gave the ok. Going through suvarnabhumi immigration was no problem with the visa doc and no return booked.
Dorothy ******
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Ryan *******
Fly direct. Option is to not book and they may allow you in cause of visa.

Option 2 is book a fake ticket on one of those sites for like $12usd and it will create a airline ticket.

Option 3 book a cheap ticket to Malaysia for around $40-70usd.
Brandon ************
@Ryan ******
don't need any of that with a non-immigrant visa.
Brandon ************
Your 90 days will start the day you enter Thailand. You don't need an onward ticket. Don't forget to do your TDAC
Peter **********
@Brandon ***********
Some airlines won’t let you fly without onward or return ticket.

Best not take chances and spend 12 euro on an onward ticket.
Brandon ************
@Peter *********
they won't let tourists fly without onward travel. A visa that allows you to live in Thailand permanently does not have that requirement.
Peter **********
@Brandon ***********
Agree with that. The issue is that emigration starts with a 90 day visa (non-O) and some airlines (or their employees) think that is a short term visa.

Unfortunately people don’t know everything. That doesn’t only apply to people from Thai governmental organizations but also people from everywhere else.
Ken *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Brandon ***********
thank you Brandon
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