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Do I need to buy a flight ticket before applying for a Thai O visa?

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Dec 1, 2020
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Messen *********
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Hi all just one question do I need to buy a flight ticket before I apply for my O visa and thank you.
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The requirement for purchasing a flight ticket before applying for a Thai O visa varies. Some users mention that an anticipated booking can suffice for the application, while others recall needing a confirmed ticket in the past. It is advisable to consult with your local embassy for the most accurate and current requirements regarding visa applications.
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I use an Onward ticket service to tick this annoying box with less fuss - should cost about $15
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Lurcho ********
Ahhhh ! The deer mystery of Thailand .

The eternal question of chicken or the egg .
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Brian ********
No
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Janin ******
OA can get in, for the moment they speak from OX and not O!
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Stuart *********
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 non O (retirement) as well as tourist visas are now allowed from most embassies.
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Martin *********
O .. or O-A .. ? if your not in Thailand you can’t get an O ..
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Toby *************
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 can
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Messen *********
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@Martin ********
 not even if am married to a Thai?
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Garrett ***********
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 Yes you can.
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Rick ********
When I applied for mine 5 years ago at Los Angeles, yes, I was required to have my ticket booked (you might want ask your embassy this question)
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Garrett ***********
No, just submit an anticipated booking with your visa application.
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Garrett ***********
Correct, just use the dates you intend to travel.
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 ok ty ill try that
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@Garrett **********
 I get this on visa application
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Kame ****
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 You can see from entering the ticketing page
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