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Do DTV holders need to show return tickets or accommodation bookings when entering Thailand?
Nov 19, 2024
a year ago
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ORIGINAL POSTERDo any DTV holders need to show return ticktet (or) ongoing ticket and accomodation booking?
TLDR : Answer Summary
DTV visa holders do not need to show return tickets or accommodation bookings when entering Thailand. While some airlines may ask for outbound travel tickets, this requirement is generally not enforced for DTV holders due to the nature of the 5-year visa, which allows for multiple entries.
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Joran *******
After having the DTV, I travelled in and out of Thailand twice. First to Malaysia, then to Taiwan, and both times, I was asked about outbound air tickets when I checked in with the airline counter. However, after I explained that the DTV is a 5 year visa of up to 180 days per entry, they were ok with it.
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@Joran ******
Very, very strange. There should be no questions about an outbound ticket. Maybe they didn't see your visa?For my first entry, I flew into Thailand from Taipei. I was not asked for anything. I was traveling with my Thai family.
Andi ***********
@Paul ******
I find many staff do not understand about long term visas and one-way tickets, especially Thai Airways, Heathrow.Paul *******
@Andi **********
Yes, that could be, let's say if you've got a Thai extension of stay stamp, they might not know how to deal with that.Andi ***********
@Paul ******
Yes, i find staff just think a return ticket is needed regardless. Majority of passengers are short term visitors, and some staff are so used to processing them and act accordingly with everyone.Paul *******
@Andi **********
Precisely. It doesn't even register to them that you may be living in Thailand.At mainland European airports on the other hand, especially when departing from Switzerland (regardless of whether its on THAI or Swiss) check-in staff don't check for onwards tickets or visas. They just issue you with a boarding pass.
Australia used to be like the UK, but is now less strict. America is quite strict, similar to the UK.
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@Paul ******
Yea. I was surprised. My entire family is holding DTV (dependants) too. But I'm glad it wasn't that big a deal since they were ok after I point out the 5-year date on the DTV sticker.
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@Joran ******
If so, they should have seen that, unless they didn't bother to check.With an e-visa, one must always hand a printed copy over to the check-in agent (don't wait for them to ask, do it automatically without saying anything) because without that proof, they'll assume you're coming in on visa exempt and will ask for outbound flight proof.
Paul *******
@Joran ******
So you are holding a sticker visa?Joran *******
@Paul ******
yea. Sticker visa (walk-in in Taipei)Paul *******
@Joran ******
What airline did you fly with? I also got my visa from Taipei and flew into Thailand from there.Joran *******
@Paul ******
AirAsia. Or perhaps it might just be whoever might be on duty at the airline counter that day. Haha. Anyway, for the Malaysia trip, it was also AirAsia that asked.
Paul *******
@Joran ******
Aha I see. I flew EVA Air. Air Asia is less professional and they mostly see tourists.
Could also be a lazy check-in agent who didn't bother to check your passports and thus assumed you were traveling without a visa.
Joran *******
@Paul ******
Ahh I see. Good to know. That might just be the case. 👍Reply to
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Paul *******
NO. None of these are required at any point. Not when making an application (except using the e-visa system to prove you're in the country you're applying at) and not when entering the country.
Immigration rarely even asks for these things on visa-exempt entry, though airlines will. They won't for DTV holders though.
Immigration rarely even asks for these things on visa-exempt entry, though airlines will. They won't for DTV holders though.
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