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Dec 19, 2025
4 months ago
Doug *******
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More questions... Through the USA (Chicago consulate) I finally began filling out the online application for a non O visa (50+) but was surprised to see that I need to enter information for a return flight. I recall reading in this group that a return flight is not required for a non O retirement visa. Since I do not plan to leave Thailand at the end of the 90 days I really don't have a departure date. Do I need to book two one way flights with the return flight having an option to cancel or modify the date? I also see I need to enter a flight number in order to proceed with the application so I assume I can enter only the arrival flight? I recently read that somebody had their application denied because they failed to enter their middle initial. I definitely do NOT want to make ANY mistakes.

Thanks to all who offer good advice.
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Oct 20, 2025
6 months ago
James ***************
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In Hong Kong for a few days, I live in Thailand, Retirment Visa. I am trying to complete the TDAC but it’s asking me for return flights out of Thailand, I can’t ignore it as there are asterisks next to the boxes for return tickets ?
16 comments
Jul 25, 2025
9 months ago
Shirley *******
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Hello. I wonder if you could offer me some guidance please. I am a UK passport holder currently in Australia until the beginning of September. I want to appy for a 6 month multiple entry visa for Thailand, if that's possible, to visit family. My passport is valid until 2032. When I googled the requirements it said I need an itinerary and to show evidence of a return flight. I'm not exactly sure where I plan to go to after Thailand at this moment in time as I'm recently retired and enjoying the freedom of choosing where to visit/live. Any help would be gratefully received. Thanks in advance.
10 comments
Jul 9, 2024
2 years ago
Michael ********
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So this is what I'm paying for and it asks for a return flight number Bit miffed I need to book outward prior to receiving my visa but I just hope they are quick
32 comments
Mar 18, 2024
2 years ago
Paul ********
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Just a thought, when extending your visa, do they never question the return flight date?

If Im correct, when arriving one of the things checked is evidence of a return flight?
5 comments
Oct 14, 2023
3 years ago
Hi everyone!🙋‍♀️ We are moving to koh Samui next year. Entering on a 90day entry visa. My question: When initial entry application do we have to book a return flight or can we book just flight into Thailand?

Thanks in advance. Linda Swartz Pretorius
2 comments
Jul 27, 2023
3 years ago
Anastasja *******
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Hi all, is a return flight required if you extend your after a 30 day tourist visa exemption? Thanks!

Update: It was not required for the 6 of us…
4 comments
Jul 16, 2022
4 years ago
Christ *******
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Non A-O for 50 year old (retirement) and Non O for 47 year old (dependent)

Does health insurance need to match that of the visa expiry, ie: Non A-O 12 months.

Is a return flight required with retirement and dependent visas?
11 comments
May 30, 2022
4 years ago
Bill **********
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Am about to fly from uk to Thailand and just checking I have sequence in the correct order for unvaxed person early June

1 book flight

2 get insurance

3 have test Rtk 72 hours before flight

4 get Thai pass , tourist visa

Also do I need a return flight?

Many thanks for help
7 comments
May 16, 2022
4 years ago
Dave **********
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If i arrive with a tourist visa (2 month extendable to 3 ), will i need to have a return flight ticket or can i arrive then decide? If i do need to show a return ticket, will it be ok if it's in 3 months time ? Many thanks
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