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Do I need a ticket out from Thailand when entering with a DTV?
Feb 10, 2026
3 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHello
Do i need a ticket out from Thailand when you enter with DTV?
Do i need a ticket out from Thailand when you enter with DTV?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Most responses indicate that a ticket out of Thailand is generally not required for those entering with a DTV visa. While some airlines may request an onward ticket, many are familiar with the DTV program and do not enforce this requirement. However, it is advisable to book a departure ticket early to ensure better rates and avoid complications, especially with airlines that have strict policies.
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Elías ********
No
Andrew ********
No, but once you get here I would book a flight out ahead of time to be cheaper and round trip book it at the end of your stamp as opposed to doing it the week of
Jim *********
I had to specify my departure on TDAC under the DTV program. I ordered a bus ticket to Laos.
Marco ***********
@Jim ********
I always leave the departure date empty. Have DTV and never had problems.Jim *********
@Marco **********
On the TDAC? If so, I didn’t know we can do that.Andi ***********
It is optional for DTVERS, I also do not fill it in.
Greg *********
@Jim ********
yep do all the timeReply to
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Camilla *********************
No
Marcopolo ******
Nop no one company wil make one retourne tiket 6 month later.
Heath ********
Nope
Scooter *****
No
Ryan ********
You generally don't. Most airlines are now familiar with the DTV and will let you board without an onward ticket. (It's way more of an airline 'thing' than it is an immigration thing.)
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ryan *******
ooh i see. ThanksReply to
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Gianluca ******
Yes
Josep *********
@Gianluca *****
no, i entered in Thailand without tucket out. Only air company ask me but i show the DTV visa and never had problemGianluca ******
Josep Balagué in Italy with Qatar: if you don't have a return ticket, you can't take the flight .
Next September I’ve to come back in Thailand and I’ll stay 8 months and I don’t know how to do…
Next September I’ve to come back in Thailand and I’ll stay 8 months and I don’t know how to do…
Anonymous ******************
@Gianluca *****
I won’t fly with Qatar again after they refused to let me fly without an outward ticket Just came back from Vietnam and wasn’t asked at all
Emirates never asked me from the UK either
Todd *********
@Gianluca *****
you show them your DTV and geton the planeElías ********
@Gianluca *****
change airline?Gianluca ******
@Elías *******
all airlines in Europe do the sameElías ********
@Gianluca *****
no... I just flew from Zurich last week. On a one-way ticket. They couldn't care less. Swiss Airlines.Reply to
Elías ********
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Ryan ********
@Gianluca *****
no*Gianluca ******
@Ryan *******
yes!Gianluca ******
Airlines are stupid and ask you for an exit ticket after six months or they won't let you fly!
Ryan ********
@Gianluca *****
no*. Most airlines are familiar with the DTV now and do not require an onward ticket. It may be a policy of YOUR airline to require one but I know Korean does not.Reply to
Ryan ********
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Garrett ***********
Nope
Johan **************
No
Wannikea *********
No
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