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Do I need a return flight ticket or full accommodation for my DTV in Thailand?

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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! 😊

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The user, having received a DTV visa, inquires whether a return flight ticket is needed before entering Thailand and if they must book accommodation for their entire stay or just a few days. A response indicates that a return flight is not required, but booking a hotel for at least a night or two is necessary, with a suggestion to utilize a service like Hopinn for flexible bookings.

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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.

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got link for return flight

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