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[Explorer8939]

I have a one way ticket to BKK and arriving this weekend. Will I be asked for an onward journey ticket.

The reason I ask is everytime this needs to be provided when I travel to Colombia.

It depends on the whims of the Immigration officer.

[Horatio]

I just got to Thailand a week ago with a 1 way ticket and no one asked me about an onward ticket. I did get asked for one several years ago when I was doing a visa run type trip. But even then they let me in.

I have a one way ticket to BKK and arriving this weekend. Will I be asked for an onward journey ticket.

The reason I ask is everytime this needs to be provided when I travel to Colombia.

[DogLife]

I have a one way ticket to BKK and arriving this weekend. Will I be asked for an onward journey ticket.

The reason I ask is everytime this needs to be provided when I travel to Colombia.

[TConor]

When you are required to have health INS.

Yes, there is a health insurance requirement for the Thailand OA Visa. As per the new requirements announced by the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on October 1, 2021, people applying or renewing (or rather re-applying for) a Non-Immigrant Visa "O-A" now need to have a Thai health insurance policy for the duration of their stay1. The policy must cover a minimum of 3 million Baht2341, or the equivalent if the policy is issued outside of Thailand2. The total must cover inpatient services2341. The policy can be obtained from a Thai or foreign insurance company2. If you use a foreign insurance company, you will need to provide the original policy and two copies2. Please note that these requirements are subject to change and it's always best to check with the relevant Thai embassy or consulate for the most current information.

[TConor]

Now that the Thailand Elite packages have increased over 50% to 900k baht for 5 years, I guess I'll move to an OA Retirement Visa.

Just starting to read through this crap before I apply but already have some questions.

1. re-entry permit. If I have this straight I can get a multi re-entry permit for 3800 baht per year at a Pattaya / BKK Immigration office. This allows me to come and go from Thailand as many times as I want during the 12 month Visa?

2. As I understand it, the 800 k in my Thai bank account doesn't have to be in the bank until 2 months prior to the end of my 12 month Visa?

3. We have to report every time we go stay at a location (new TM-30?) other than our residence. Does that means if I check in at a Bangkok hotel for a weekend I need to complete a new TM-30 within 24 hours of returning to my rented condo in Pattaya? So if I am renting a condo do I get the landlord to do this online or does the real estate office do it? If they don't do it will I get rejected from renewing my OA Visa?

Related question. Anyone know how much it costs me to hire an agency to go stand in the Immigration line for me?

When you are required to have health INS.

[Mr Enternational]

Anyone know how much it costs me to hire an agency to go stand in the Immigration line for me?

Manarat Visa on Soi 13/2 across from the post office will do everything for 13,000 baht. I think most people have used them in the past when they did not have the 800 K to leave in the bank.

[Raj Patela]

Now that the Thailand Elite packages have increased over 50% to 900k baht for 5 years, I guess I'll move to an OA Retirement Visa.

Just starting to read through this crap before I apply but already have some questions.

1. re-entry permit. If I have this straight I can get a multi re-entry permit for 3800 baht per year at a Pattaya / BKK Immigration office. This allows me to come and go from Thailand as many times as I want during the 12 month Visa?

2. As I understand it, the 800 k in my Thai bank account doesn't have to be in the bank until 2 months prior to the end of my 12 month Visa?

3. We have to report every time we go stay at a location (new TM-30?) other than our residence. Does that means if I check in at a Bangkok hotel for a weekend I need to complete a new TM-30 within 24 hours of returning to my rented condo in Pattaya? So if I am renting a condo do I get the landlord to do this online or does the real estate office do it? If they don't do it will I get rejected from renewing my OA Visa?

Related question. Anyone know how much it costs me to hire an agency to go stand in the Immigration line for me?

ASEAN News is the go to site for Visa Info.

They got guys who knows their Stuff. Kind of like Explorer here.

Once question is posted you get answers Fast.

[Banana Boi]

Now that the Thailand Elite packages have increased over 50% to 900k baht for 5 years, I guess I'll move to an OA Retirement Visa.

Just starting to read through this crap before I apply but already have some questions.

1. re-entry permit. If I have this straight I can get a multi re-entry permit for 3800 baht per year at a Pattaya / BKK Immigration office. This allows me to come and go from Thailand as many times as I want during the 12 month Visa?

2. As I understand it, the 800 k in my Thai bank account doesn't have to be in the bank until 2 months prior to the end of my 12 month Visa?

3. We have to report every time we go stay at a location (new TM-30?) other than our residence. Does that means if I check in at a Bangkok hotel for a weekend I need to complete a new TM-30 within 24 hours of returning to my rented condo in Pattaya? So if I am renting a condo do I get the landlord to do this online or does the real estate office do it? If they don't do it will I get rejected from renewing my OA Visa?

Related question. Anyone know how much it costs me to hire an agency to go stand in the Immigration line for me?

[Explorer8939]

This has never worked for me. How long was the taxi wait? Last time it was 25 min. Time before less than 10 min. A real crap shoot.

For me, the long pole in the tent at Suvarnabhumi is waiting for my luggage.

I had to wait 5 minutes for a taxi to Bangkok.

This last time, from getting off the plane to getting into the taxi was 30 minutes.

[Mr Enternational]

How long was the taxi wait? Last time it was 25 min. Time before less than 10 min. A real crap shoot.

Why not just go upstairs to the 4th floor where you can hop right in a taxi as soon as you walk outside and pay less?

[TConor]

I arrived at 3 pm yesterday, and Immigration was jammed.

I have not used "Fast Track" since Covid. What I do is:

If Immigration is packed, I try the second hall. Sometimes its empty.

If I go with a Thai lady, I go through the Thai passport lanes.

This has never worked for me. How long was the taxi wait? Last time it was 25 min. Time before less than 10 min. A real crap shoot.

[Explorer8939]

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business...s-fully-booked

Looks like a big High Season coming.

[Explorer8939]

I have not traveled to BKK since prior to the pandemic. In the past, it seems like a lot of aircraft arrived between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM which led to long immigration lines. Is this still the case? A friend mentioned using a "Fast Track" vendor to bypass all the long immigration / customs lines. Have any of you used this service? Do you think it's helpful or necessary when arriving late at night / early in the morning? Thank you.

I arrived at 3 pm yesterday, and Immigration was jammed.

I have not used "Fast Track" since Covid. What I do is:

If Immigration is packed, I try the second hall. Sometimes its empty.

If I go with a Thai lady, I go through the Thai passport lanes.

[TConor]

I have not traveled to BKK since prior to the pandemic. In the past, it seems like a lot of aircraft arrived between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM which led to long immigration lines. Is this still the case? A friend mentioned using a "Fast Track" vendor to bypass all the long immigration / customs lines. Have any of you used this service? Do you think it's helpful or necessary when arriving late at night / early in the morning? Thank you.

You still have to get in line for a taxi and a 30+ min. Ride into town. Another 30 of 40 min. Check in, clean up etc. With jet lag are you really ready for what? Get a good night's (half night's) sleep and hit the deck arunning when you get up. Don't waste a $100 or so in that condition only to find maybe 4 balls in your bed because you were too anxious / horny.

[WanderingMan]

I have not traveled to BKK since prior to the pandemic. In the past, it seems like a lot of aircraft arrived between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM which led to long immigration lines. Is this still the case? A friend mentioned using a "Fast Track" vendor to bypass all the long immigration / customs lines. Have any of you used this service? Do you think it's helpful or necessary when arriving late at night / early in the morning? Thank you.