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What should I put for the departure date and accommodation details when applying for a Non-O visa in Thailand?

Sep 17, 2025
11 hours ago
Steve ***
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Hi Everyone

I'm applying for my non O 90 day from Australia.

Q. It asks for my arrival date but then asks my departure date? I'm intending on retiring to Thailand so I have no departure date. What should I put?

Q. When asking for my accommodation details, I'm intending to only stay in hotel for 2/3 weeks whilst looking for a permanent place. Is it ok to put accommodation for only 2 weeks here?

TIA
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for a Non-O 90-day visa, if you don't have a departure date, it's suggested to either leave it empty or put a date within 90 days of your arrival. For accommodation, it's acceptable to list a hotel for just 2 weeks as you search for a permanent place.
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Urs **************
Book a one way ticket from BKK to malaysia or phu quoc about 3 days before 90 days are over. Doesnt cost much
Jesper *******
@Steve **
1 week hotel accommodation shd be enough........as i have travel frequently to thailand i gave myself 1 week to settle into my apartment.....
David *********
Hi

Don’t put departure date

If you’re paying for accommodation the business or landlord must inform immigration via a F30 form ( this is generally done online)

Cheers Dave from Darwin originally
David *********
Yes I believe so
Steve ***
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Thanks for the advise
Steve ***
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@David ********
So is it ok to only have 2 - 3 weeks accommodation booked?
David *********
@Steve **
only fill in the required info and don’t forget the TDAC online up to 3 days before arrival
Bob ********
no departure date... leave it empty. I did the same 6 months ago. You ae on a 90 day retirement visa. got to Siam Legal and pay the money to have everything done according to Thai law. I am getting my marriage visa on Friday for the 1 year extension. good luck in your retirement. they also assisted in getting bank acount with Kasiskorn bank.... no issues.
Steve ***
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Thanks Bob
Steve ***
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So is it ok to only have 2 - 3 weeks accommodation booked?
Brandon ************
It's a 90 day visa. Put a departure date within 90 days of your proposed arrival.

First hotel should be fine.
Steve ***
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@Brandon ***********
Thankyou brandon
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