Is it okay to book a return flight later than my initial 60-day visa period for Thailand?

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So I am trying to book my flight to come out on or about September 15th.  I plan on coming in on a 60 day visa, extending it to a 90 day visa and using an agent to help me with my retirement visa.

Is it ok to have a return flight later than the 60 days you get on your original visa or does your return flight when passing through customs the first time in Bangkok HAve to be returning within 60 days?

Does that make sense?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The primary question relates to the return flight schedule when entering Thailand on a 60-day visa. Responses indicate that it is acceptable to have a return flight scheduled beyond the initial 60 days. Furthermore, some users suggest alternatives, like purchasing an onward ticket, as airlines may require proof of onward travel. There are discussions about the advantages of obtaining a retirement visa before traveling and the challenges of opening a bank account without a long-term visa.

Robert ******** · Answer

If you come with a visa for retirement from the EVisa site then it’s the right way to do it.

If you misunderstood the visa exemption as having a visa, then no.

You may be lucky, but chances are that the airline will not let you checkin if you don’t have a proper visa matching you ticket.

Chris ********************* · Answer

To be on the safe side just Google onward ticket book a ticket leaving Thailand after your 60 days then bin it when you enter, it's only about 14 quid, peace of mind.

Richie ******* · Answer

1 it's not a visa it's 60 days visa exempt

2 Yes you can extend for another 30 days visa exempt

Paul ******* · Answer

Your biggest difficulty will be to open a bank account in Thailand which (even with paying an agent) is almost impossible unless you have a long term visa.  If you want a Retirement visa it would be best to get it in your home country before you come to Thailand.

Michael ******** · Answer

Why dont you get the initial non O in your home country ? No worries about return flight, easier to open bank account on your own

John ******** · Answer

Yes, it's ok to have a return flight longer than 60 days. Done it many times no problem.

Andrew ******** · Answer

I came into Thailand on visa exempt upgraded to ed visa one way no on going trip or was asked to prove onward travel. I hope this helps

Steve ********** · Answer

Before I moved to Thailand i would buy a one way ticket to Cambodia, very inexpensive, never used, never asked for, but handy just in case

Marianne ******** · Answer

Just use [url redacted]

Don't need a return-flight, just need a outbound ticket.

Is it okay to book a return flight later than my initial 60-day visa period for Thailand?

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