Can I enter Thailand on a DTV with a one-way ticket or do I need a return ticket?

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Nov 11, 2024

3 days ago

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Urgent! I have the DTV, can I enter with one way ticket or I need return ticket as well?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can enter Thailand on a DTV (Digital Work Visa) with a one-way ticket; no return ticket is necessary. Several users confirmed this, stating that airline staff typically do not require proof of onward travel for DTV holders. However, there may be instances where less informed airline employees might ask for explanations regarding your visa. Generally, only specific visa types, like tourist visas, might require an onward ticket.

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Jim *******

I never

I arrived last Thursday

Painless process

I was through in minutes

2 days ago

Imran ***************

Do you need B10-20k baht in cash 💸 when entering the country on a DTV? I remember you needed it on a Tourist Visa.

2 days ago

Paul *******

@Imran **************

Good question. Strictly speaking, it's a possibility. In practice, only Ranong might ask for it. I know they ask for it when arriving on a non-O multiple entry visa [at Ranong], but you can talk your way out of it (I did). All other entry points, not needed, but do yourself a favor and spend a few days outside of Thailand at least once every 180 days rather than a same day turn-around. This reduces the likelihood of being asked for 20K in cash.

2 days ago

Imran ***************

That's really good advice, Paul. Thankyou.

2 days ago

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Imran ***************

Alain ***************

If you’re in an unlucky situation and encounter airline staff not familiar with dtv, they might need some explanation

3 days ago

Paul *******

@Alain **************

Which is very, very unlikely. Untrained staff will see a 5 year visa and should in theory look even better than a 1 year extension of stay. I can't imagine anyone questioning it.

If you arrive without a visa then yes, they can ask for and demand an onward ticket.

2 days ago

Daniel **********

@Alain **************

could always book an onward ticket for 5-10€ on spot if they cause a problem :)

2 days ago

Paul *******

@Daniel *********

True, but for a DTV I'd seriously question anyone trying to get me to book an onward ticket. I'd try to talk my way out of it and tell the staff they're untrained and don't know what they're talking about.

I think the chances of them requesting an onward ticket on a DTV is extremely remote. The only staff who might do so, are those who automatically ask to see onward tickets for foreigners (non-Thais) flying to Thailand on any visa, because they just read the screen they see and assume all non-Thais need an onward ticket.

You can always ask for a supervisor in such cases and they'll override the decision made by the check-in agent.

2 days ago

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Paul *******

Elías ********

This is being asked several times a day. No return ticket needed. That's what you have the visa for.

3 days ago

Chris *********

@Elías *******

tell them you intend to extend for another 180 days at the immigration office so buying a return ticket would not be possible

2 days ago

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Chris *********

Paul *******

Absolutely no problem. All visas are fine to use with just a one way ticket. The only visa for which I'd recommend having an onward ticket (though it might not get asked for) is if you possess a valid single entry tourist visa.

3 days ago

Toni *******

@Paul ******

i think you need onward ticket when applying for TR, so you absolutely have one if you have tr :)

3 days ago

Paul *******

@Toni ******

Well, you might not because you could just have an onward ticket dot com booking. However, in general, you are correct and like I said, for a single entry tourist visa, you should have an onward ticket even if it doesn't get requested.

2 days ago

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Paul *******

Anders *******

One way ticket absolutely

no problem 🙏🏻

3 days ago

Eric *******

They didn’t ask me 4 days ago for one which I didn’t have one

3 days ago

Paul *******

@Eric ******

Because it's not needed on a DTV. Only visa exempt, visa on arrival and maybe single entry tourist visa holders need one.