Is it a problem if my return flight is after my Non-O visa expiry date?

Dec 6, 2020
4 years ago
Linda **********
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Hello

Question ... is it a problem if my return flight is after the date of my non immigrant O visa (spouse of workpermit holder) My O visa is valid till March 4th 2021 but now applying for a COE and leaving hopefully on 30/12.

I assumed the 90days were starting from my departure 🤦‍♀️but realized my visa date was from date of issue. The plan is to extend my O visa for one year. Does the airline check the date of return? Flying with Qatar.

Is it better I change my return flight ?

Thank you☺️for your advices
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The user is concerned about the timing of their return flight in relation to the expiry of their Non-O visa, which is valid until March 4, 2021. There are comments indicating that for long-term visas like their Non-O, a return flight is generally not required due to the expectation of visa extensions while in Thailand. Other commenters share personal experiences suggesting airlines and immigration might not enforce return ticket requirements strictly for such visa types, emphasizing that the visa validity mainly pertains to entering Thailand.
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Chris *********
Same happened to me in Las Vegas on KAL. Asked for my work permit and I informed them they were not required outside Thailand. They let me on.
Steven ***************
I once got heckled by check in staff when returning to thailand from Australia. I have a non o spouse extension. She said I needed a return ticket.. I told her it WAS a return ticket, I'm returning to thailand, and I didnt need one anyway. After looking in my passport, she still made a fuss.. after getting her to call an immigration officer over, she finally conceded when he told her I was right. 2 hours later I boarded the flight and she was one of the flight attendants.. she wasn't happy.. 🙃
Garrett ***********
Return ticket not required for Non immigrant visas.
Alf ***********
That is embassy spesific.

Check your local embassy whether they require it or not
Garrett ***********
@A**
Wrong
Alf ***********
@Garrett **********
, I agree that it doesn't make sense to require onward ticket for this kind of visa.

Never the less, some embassys do
Garrett ***********
@A**
No, they don't.
Linda **********
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@Garrett **********
☺️thank you
Stuart *********
For long term visas like a Non-O a return flight is not required as both the airlines and immigration know that most will be extended in country.
Linda **********
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@Stuart ********
😊 thank you
Alf ***********
The validity of your visa is just the date you have to enter Thailand by.

Your 90 days permission to stay starts on your arrival
Linda **********
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@Alf **********
😊 thank you for your answer on my question👍
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