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What visa should I enter Thailand on for marrying my girlfriend, and can I do it with a one-way ticket?

Apr 24, 2025
15 hours ago
Glenn **********
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Hi everyone. I am planning on moving to Thailand shortly, marrying my girlfriend then living here on a marriage visa. Two questions.

Which visa should I enter Thailand on?

Would I have any problem entering on a one way plane ticket?

Thanks
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The individual is planning to move to Thailand, marry their girlfriend, and live there on a marriage visa. Important points discussed include: 1. Entry Visa: It's suggested to apply for a Non-O visa, which can later be converted to a marriage visa, especially if the person is over 50. 2. One-way Ticket: Opinions vary; while some have traveled on a one-way ticket without issues, others recommend securing a return or onward ticket to comply with airline policies or for peace of mind.
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Brendan ********
I only book one way .because it's cheaper booking return in thailand
Eddie **********
Apply for a non o visa from your country,

You can state that your intention are to get a retierment if you over 50 years old

If under… state it is to gett s marige visa

(If your girlfriend still avis le when you come back to Thailand,

Maybe she found a man with more mony..
Lna ******
With the 60 days visa the d ont aske enimore for the retour tiket, at liste from europe, i come whit one way and all god
Glenn **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Yes thank you.
Steve *********
I entered the country in February on a tourist visa , then whilst here , went online to Thaievisa and converted to a non immigration type o visa , which can then be converted to a marriage visa .

I arrived on a one way ticket also from the uk and everyone from to check-in staff too immigration did not ask me any question or want proof of a return ticket.

Hope this helps
Bob **********
Get a No -O based on being over 50 then no matter what happens your extension will be ok
Frankie *******
Go to the temple n give the monk some money n food take a video n show proof of your loyalty to thailand n they will welcome n accept u
Khun ************
Go to onwardticket.com you can purchase a flight to Laos for 12.00 usd. I have done this many times just in case but I have never been asked when I only have a one way ticket to Thailand. Better safe than sorry. I now have a multiple entry retirement visa, soon to be switched to a marriage visa.

You can also have an agent get you a bank account for about 5000 baht on a tourist exempt.
Ho ******
If you can afford the 800k, better use regular Non-O.

Marriage Visa can be pita, especially the yearly extensions.
Paul *******
To obtain an extension of stay based on marriage you need to have a Thai bank account. To open a bank account you need a long term visa (You cannt open a bank account on a tourist visa or visa exempt), Be aware that while an marriage extension requires 400,000 thb in your bank and a Retirment extension (for those over 50 years) needs 800,00 thb in the bank, that a retirement extension is much easier as it requires you to jump through ,amy less hoops.
Steve *******
@Paul ******
Whatever route the OP takes he'll first need to get a Non Imm O visa, either based on marriage or being 50 or over
Glenn **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you
Glenn **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
So given the time scale I would probably have to visit Laos for a few days and then return?
Tore *********
@Glenn *********
that depends on your timeline, when you get married etc. You can stay 90 days on visa exemption before you have to leave Thailand. (60 + 30 day extension).

I would personally make sure to have a cancellable /refundable ticket out of Thailand within 60 days of entering. You are also supposed to carry 20k baht equivalent of cash. Though its rarely checked, but officially a requirement.

Also make sure to be able to show documentation of your first few nights of accommodation.
Stuart *********
A lot would depend on your passport country. Your name suggests that you are probably from one of the 93 countries than can enter visa exempt and get a stamp for 60 days.

With at least 15 days left on a valid stamp (some offices 21) you can convert to a in country Non O based on marriage but it will depend on your marriage date. Having a girlfriend won’t get you that visa.

A one way ticket will be up to your airlines policy. Some will insist on a ticket out within the number of days your entry scheme allows, regardless that you could get an extension or change to another visa type. Some don’t seem to care.
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