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Is it necessary to have an exit ticket when entering Thailand on a Non-O visa for retirement?
I am in UK and have just recieved my non-o (other) visa for intended retirement visa. With the stricter controls at Thai immigration would it be advisable to have exit ticket (eg train to Loas) ?
Answer summary
If you are entering Thailand on a Non-O visa, which is intended for retirement, you typically do not need to show an onward ticket. Users in the comments confirm that the regulations are not strict regarding exit tickets for this type of visa; many travelers have successfully entered Thailand on a one-way ticket without issues. However, it is advisable to have a backup plan or a potential exit ticket just in case of airline policy inquiries.
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John **********
You'll be fine.
Robin *******
Stewart you don’t need an onward ticket, the only problem you may have is the airline, I flow KLM Norwich, Amsterdam, Bangkok, the check in girls at Norwich had never seen this visa before, and called there supervisor, who also had never seen this type of visa from Thailand, after some discussion they allowed me to board, I did have on my phone a cheap flight to Loas I could have booked and payed for just in case, but thankfully it was all sorted,
Stewart *******
OPThanks all
Stephen *********
@Stewart ******
Hi stuart i am planning on coming on a nono visa i am already married to my thai Wife, can you tell me what you had to do to obtain your visa or e-ticket i am just gathering info so when i eventually come it wont be panic stations,i allready have my 400,ooo bht & will be getting over 40,ooo+ uk pension .Stewart *******
OP@Stephen ********
Hi its quite straight forward. I uploaded copy of driving licence showing proof of my address(they didn't accept the bill I uploaded originally). As I am not officially retired yet I had to upload bank statements for last 3 months salary going in....make sure each one had address on and join them as one document to upload. The other stuff straight forward...passport... photo etc.Stewart *******
OPThe finance side seems OK (
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monthly income) but I think the marriage visa requirements are different from retirement... you might need look into that side of it.Stephen *********
@Stewart ******
i am the same as you i am not retired a few years of that yet to go, my money is with the wife not here though! My money in my bank will only show my pension going in as i will wait until new rate is established before i come over as then it will freeze at that level i guestimate the value over 40,ooo bht but i have my 400,ooo set aside do you think this will be problomatic ?Stewart *******
OPHope that helps
Ian ********
Not difficult just have to upload a few documents
Steve *******
No need for an onward ticket if you have the Non Imm O visa, which is your 'intended retirement visa'.
Wannikea *********
Non O is a long-term Visa no departure flight needed
Ian ********
Can come in on a one way ticket as I did recently
Jan ******************
Probably not strict at all since you're exempt from onward ticket requirements.
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