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Do I need a return or onward ticket when traveling to Thailand on a DTV visa?
I just got accepted for my DTV Visa (yay!) now booking a flight and wondering, do I need return ticket home or an onward ticket when I leave my home country or simply a one way to Bangkok. Any help appreciated.
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When traveling to Thailand on a DTV visa, a one-way ticket to Bangkok is generally acceptable. However, some airlines may require proof of onward travel or a return ticket before boarding. It is advisable to check with your airline in advance. Although many travelers report not being questioned about onward tickets, having one can serve as a precaution in case airline staff or immigration officials ask for it.
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Dhooseh *****
SageMoose5839Congrats! With a DTV, you generally don’t need a return ticket to your home country, but your airline may still ask for proof of onward travel before boarding. It’s safest to check with your airline or have an onward ticket booked.
You could also consider reading a book or two before your trip. I’d recommend Thailand Travel Guide by Eli Rowan on Amazon—it includes useful info and insights for your trip. A very good companion.
You could also consider reading a book or two before your trip. I’d recommend Thailand Travel Guide by Eli Rowan on Amazon—it includes useful info and insights for your trip. A very good companion.
Luit *****************
@Dhooseh ****
DTV is a tourist visa and as such the requirement for onward travel is in place, but most times not enforced.This means you only need it in case airline staff or immigration officer asks for it.
Jay *****
It is best practice to have an onward ticket when you enter thailand
Relaxed*******
Congrats! Where have you applied?
Robert ***********
Ticket depends on your airline. Many will want to see and onward or return ticket. Better check with them before you travel and ask for an e-mail response. Maybe ask via IM on Facebook.
Deva ********
@Robert **********
op 👆Robert speaks wise words . Best to check some airlines are strict about that.
Best be prepared.
Ps congrats!
Natalia ********
Get a fast track, no question asked
Peter ********
No harm in buying a fully refundable ticket just in case they ask.
Bob **********
Have the 20k cash in case your asked
Wouter *******
Bob **********
@Wouter ******
Anyone entering on a tourist visa or exempt stamp is required to have 20k or equivalent in any currency along with booked accommodation and flight out but rarely asked for so if they do ask it means there looking to deny you
Kim ********
So should we laminate the full Visa email or is it ok to make it smaller? I thought I saw that some reduced the size and laminated it.
DedicatedC***********
Congratulations! Can you please post your timeline, workcation or soft power and country of submission? Thanks alot
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Congratulations 👏👏👏
PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.
That's what you should do... print it out.
You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.
Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Kim ********
@James *******
great tip about laminating. Thanks.Jay *********
One way ticket is fine. It's helpful to print out your visa to show the officials. Congratulations.
Luit *****************
@Jay ********
As long as you prepared to buy an onward ticket the moment they ask for it, the one way ticket just is fine indeed.But airline and immigration just have every right to ask for proof of onward travel.
Jay *********
@Luit ****************
oh very true. I only answer based on my experience, whenever I have a Visa (dozens of times when I was on ED visa and DTV) they don't ask me for a onward ticket. They only asked me if I had onward travel during the times when I was doing Visa exempt entry. But everyone can have different experiences and it's good to be prepared just in case.Jay *********
@Andrew ******
I haven't been asked for one in 3 years so I won't, but it's good of you to look out for others. I will be sure to update if that situation changes personally.
Andrew *******
@Jay ********
lately its been asked often, get one just to be safeLuit *****************
@Jay ********
I completely agree it is not asked often. Airline never asked me, but that might be because I always buy return tickets because that is cheaper on most occasions.Also Immigration never asked, just like they never asked the 20k cash.
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