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What are the implications of booking an exit flight for a retirement visa in Thailand?
Jun 5, 2025
3 days ago
Anthony ********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
The individual is seeking to understand the process of obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand after arriving on a one-way flight. They plan to get a 60-day stay and then extend for another 30 days, depositing 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account. Their concern is about needing proof of an exit flight, particularly if the flight will have expired by the time they apply for the retirement visa. Several comments suggest that the exit flight is not a critical concern once in Thailand, and some recommend obtaining the NON-O visa from the UK instead of trying to establish residency through extensions after arrival.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
