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Do I need an onward flight when entering Thailand with a DTV visa?

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Nov 4, 2024

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DTV and onward flight?

Flying in tonight. I don’t need an onward flight right?

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Most users agree that you do not need an onward flight when arriving in Thailand with a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). However, some travelers advise being prepared, as individual airlines may have different policies and may require proof of onward travel. It's recommended to show your DTV documentation to the airline staff. Overall, experiences vary, with many reporting successful entry into Thailand without an onward flight.

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Bent *************

You do - unless you plan to end your life in Thailand!555

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@Bent ************

5555

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Wayne ********

A little late to be concerned, worrying about that don’t you think?

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Richard **********

eh?

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Bart **************

why would it be late for that if he still has hours before his flight goes?

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John ********

If the Thai Embassy/Consulate doesn't require airline tickets with application, why should airlines, want to see a return or onward travel doc.

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Richard **********

you need to ask Turkish Airlines...not me. I asked them many times.

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Marc ********

Probably for the same reason the immigration in Thailand will not ask you for a onward ticket.

But some airlines will

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Harley ************

Just landed at Swampy @ 00:45 with DTV, and no onward flight, stamped in PP with a smile. 😁

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@Harley ***********

and?

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Harley ************

@Richard *********

I don't care for ANYONE that is a Westerner and wants to free Palestine and has a thick pretentious accent and sounds like a prick.

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Kevin ******

Nope

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Richard **********

turkish airlines checkin staff once refused me to check me in unless I had a return flight to UK booked with them! Bizarre, and then they tried to deny it ever happened.

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William ***********

Not all airline gate agents are experts on visa requirements. They may insist on an onward ticket. Be prepared to buy a cheap onward ticket.

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Phil ******

up to your airline letting you board

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Janelle *****

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Update airline was fine no flight

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Angeil ********

No

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Willem ****

No onwards flight needed with a dtv or any longstay visa

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Milan ********

Airline asked return ticket but when i show Dtv, do not need it

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Scotty *******

Show them your DTV document

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Janelle *****

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ok ka

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Scotty *******

safe travels

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Janelle *****

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thank you ka

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Davion ******

You can always book a refundable flight if you need to

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Janelle *****

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yup onward ticket service

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Christie *******

Always better to have and not need it. Just make sure it cancel within the timeframe.

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Ellen *************

have a blast and retain that take no ish policy! Enjoy! ☺️

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@Ellen ************

thank you kaaa

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Arnold **********

It depends on the airline

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Janelle *****

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Guys I’ve already replied many times . None was needed they understand the dtv just fine

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it does not depend on the airline. They don't make these rules, it's Thai immigrations rules which are the same for all. You do not need it.

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Keith ************

It's the airlines that have to foot the bill if Thai immigration turns you back. So they may require an onward flight. But I don't think they will for a DTV, unless they misunderstand it.

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Arnold **********

I have never been stopped by the Thai immigration for not having an onward flight.

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@Bart *************

sorry you don’t have what you are talking about, I have been stopped three times in Australia for not having a return flight.

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@Arnold *********

so what? What I've said is still true. If you say I don't know what I'm talking about, it only makes yourself not know what you talk about.

I suggest you check the conditions for Thailand via exemption before telling others they're wrong.

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@Arnold *********

what if they insist I need it

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Arnold **********

yes ,only has to be a flight out of Thailand,can go to Vietnam,Cambodia,Malaysia.

Doesn’t matter

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@Arnold *********

huh even tho I have the right to stay there for 1 year?

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Aaron *******

Be prepared to show airline Visa is good 180 days, and extendable for another 180 days. DTV is still new, so maybe some problems.

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Jordan *******

You don’t need it

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thank you

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Elías ********

You don't.

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Ralph *******

No need for an onward flight.

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Nigel *********

Let us know how you get on... ( Hardly anyone lets us know how they get on 😥)

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Steve *******

No, you don't, unless you piss off the immigration officer

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