When does the 90-day validity of a Non-O Visa start in Thailand?

Hey Martin, I think you have your answer now, it starts when you arrive. But double check the stamp in your passport is for 90 days. When I came through the immigration officer incorrectly stamped my passport. I had to wait while he altered the date in my passport by hand.

If you don’t mind me asking how long did it take you to receive your passport back once you started the process ?

No your 3 months doesn't start till you get to Thailand I've just came back from Thailand it's an amazing country but not as cheap as people say enjoy it

Fill out your TDAC 3 days before you arrive then scan the qr code (sent to you by email) at immigration and you’re straight through no questions. And no you don’t need a return ticket.

They stamp with an entry and exit date make sure you carry about 8 passport sized photos with you (doctors hospital dentist immigration ) international driving license for Thailand available at the post office

The day you land is day 1, so you have another 89 days.

Yes. Yes. Yes.

Yes, the 90 days starts from when you enter Thailand. If you are intending extending your Non-O visa to a marriage or retirement extension you need to obtain a Thai telephone number, open a Thai bank account as soon as possible and deposit the required funds into it.

Yes 90 days from day of arrival in Thailand

For the first time I was asked for my return ticket when checking in at Heathrow three weeks ago. The checkin agent said I had to have one. I said I didn’t as I had a visa (Non-immigrant O for retirement).

Another agent was consulted and said no return needed with a visa. The first agent then asked for the visa. The dates on the visa are for the entry period the visa covers. These of course differ from the 90 days you get with the stamp in your passport you get when entering Thailand. So my comment that I was not returning generated a further discussion. I convinced her my view was correct. All was well.

Just describing my experience; it might happen to you so allow a bit more time to checkin to keep stress low😃

The airline was Oman Air. I am “older” and was in business class.

It was the first time I have been asked about a return ticket and I have flown to Thailand, and many other places, over the years. I do not blame the airline as they have to return you and are fined heavily too if you are refused entry.

Possibly the tightening and resultant confusion of Thailand’s immigration policy may have made airlines more careful?

Yes, thei start we you arrive

When you arrive 👍🏻

90 days start when you arrive.

Yes. You have 90 days to use it, so your flight in March is fine. Then you are stamped in for 90 days when you arrive in Thailand. Good luck.

Hi. I had the same query recently. The 90 days start from when you arrive in Thailand. 😊