Do airlines in the USA require an onward or return ticket for travelers with a DTV visa in Thailand?

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I have a question. I'm already on DTV and I'm in Thailand. But may plan a trip to USA to see family and then return. Do the airlines in USA know what DTV is? Because will they require me to have an ongoing or return ticket? Or do they know it's not required for DTV? Because I honestly don't know which country I will fly to 6 months later. It's too far in advance.

Ask Thailand · Answer

Travelers holding a DTV visa for Thailand generally do not need to show an onward or return ticket when boarding flights in the USA. Most airlines rely on a database that outlines entry requirements based on the passenger’s nationality and visa type. While some airlines might ask for a return ticket, it seems that this is usually not enforced for travelers with valid Thai visas such as the DTV. Several users confirmed that they were able to board flights without needing to provide additional proof of onward travel.

Josep ********* · Answer

Qatar Airlines, i showed my DTV when required and no problems, from Barcelona

Jesada *************** · Answer

If you worry just buy the cheapest ticket out from Thailand within 6 months for $50.- just for ease of mind

Shin ****** · Answer

I just arrived from the US today, when you book, it will ask if you have visa, under the passport area. That's the only time, you will provide that information until you arive in Thailand. This is my second trip from the US amd no forwarded flight info needed, just skip when your booking your trip.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Airline in the states asked to see my return ticket before boarding... I showed them my dtv and was on my way.

Bob ********** · Answer

Doubt your the first person that flew out of the US with a DTV

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

People ask some stupid questions on this group, questions I wouldn't even bother to type. Does it really matter? You would tell the airline you have a DTV.

Johnny ************* · Answer

You don’t have to worry

Gianni ******** · Answer

Airlines, all of them, access a database that contains all the entry requirements… and they read what they need to check for each traveler nationality and if it applies for each visa type…. In general for Thailand a return tag is checked only for visa exempt passengers. If you have a visa you are not supposed to have an onward flight

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

There’s a not zero chance the airline asks for an onward flight but it’ll almost certainly depend on the airline and whatever system they use to check people in.

Generally those with valid visas aren’t asked but obviously the DTV isn’t considered a long stay visa.

Luit ***************** · Answer

Airlines only should check for onward travel when you do not have any visa at all, the checks for people with visa are already done by embassy in case necessary for the type of visa.

So there is no need for the airlines to know what DTV is, and what requirements are, they only have to know it is a valid visa.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

DTV only matters when coming back into Thailand…why would America ask you for a return flight?

Do airlines in the USA require an onward or return ticket for travelers with a DTV visa in Thailand?

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