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Is it possible to enter Thailand as a tourist without a return flight while applying for a retirement visa?
Got a question. I’m considering moving to Hua Hin using the retirement visa process. I know I can do the process here at the United States Thailand Embassy. But I was thinking of just going to Thailand and start the process shortly after my arrival. Then just staying. I know on the immigration card that is given on the plane. There is a section for return flight information. If I didn’t have a return flight entering as a tourist. Will this possibly be an issue?
I actually had a retirement visa when I lived in Bangkok for three years. But moved back to the USA in 2023. But back then I visited Bangkok for three months and started the process then . Then returned to the United States
I actually had a retirement visa when I lived in Bangkok for three years. But moved back to the USA in 2023. But back then I visited Bangkok for three months and started the process then . Then returned to the United States
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A user is considering moving to Hua Hin and applying for a retirement visa after arriving in Thailand as a tourist. They are concerned about entering without a return flight. Comments suggest that having a non-O visa before arriving might facilitate processes like opening a bank account and that the immigration cards for return flights are no longer in use. It is noted that the airlines typically request a return ticket.
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Randy ******
Immigration card ??? It is DEAD since before covid, son. Just like disco, it aint coming back. Also, it is the airlines that will ask for return ticket.
Brandon ************
If you don't already have a Thai bank account, get the visa online before you go to Thailand. You won't have any concerns about a return flight, and having a non-O visa will help you open a bank account which you will need in order to apply for the 1-year extension. If you arrive without a visa you will probably have to pay an agent to help you open the bank account since banks are no longer opening accounts for tourists.
There are no more TM6 entry cards for over a year now.
There are no more TM6 entry cards for over a year now.
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