Answered2 days ago
Do I need a return flight ticket and a full hotel booking before entering Thailand on a DTV?
Hello everyone! I’ve just received my DTV and am getting ready to move to Thailand for several months. I have a couple of questions and would really appreciate your advice:
1. Do I need to book a return flight ticket before entering Thailand?
2. Do I need to book a hotel for my entire stay, or is it okay to book accommodation for just a few days first? I’m planning to rent a house for several months once I arrive.
Thanks in advance for your help! 😊
1. Do I need to book a return flight ticket before entering Thailand?
2. Do I need to book a hotel for my entire stay, or is it okay to book accommodation for just a few days first? I’m planning to rent a house for several months once I arrive.
Thanks in advance for your help! 😊
Answer summary
The consensus among community members is that you do not need to book a return flight before entering Thailand, nor are you required to have accommodation booked for your entire stay. It's sufficient to book a hotel for a night or two upon arrival, and you can change your accommodation plans later without any issues at immigration.
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Wannikea *********
No and no. You are under no obligation to stay at the accommodation you initially intended when you do applied.
James **********
I changed my hotel booking (that I used for the application). Had no issues at immigration without an onward flight (I still don't have one booked).
Anonymous *************
OP@James *********
but what should i say in TDAC form, there is a section for return flightJames **********
Anonymous participant it doesn't matter. Just put 1st March or whenever you want, I did. It's just an indication of when you'll be leaving (so within 180 days).
Matt *******
No return flight needed. You need to book a hotel for at least a night or two. Pro tip you can book a free reservation at Hopinn (there’s a bunch of locations). Then can cancel if you want to stay somewhere else.
EfficientD**********
@Matt ******
got link for return flightActivity
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