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Do I need to book a departure flight now for my DTV visa, or can I wait?

Jan 26, 2026
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Rob ******
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Hi all. Arriving with DTV visa on Jan 28th. Filling out my DTAC form and form requests a departure date. I updated departure date of July 22, 2026 using tentative (not yet booked) flight to HK. Question- must I book a departure flight now or can I wait?
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A user inquired about whether they need to book a departure flight upon filling out the DTAC form for their DTV visa application. Several comments clarified that while indicating a departure date is requested, it is not compulsory. Users stated that this field can be left blank or updated later, confirming that a binding departure flight does not need to be booked immediately.
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Marcopolo ******
Day you go in, day you have to go out DTV. + 6 months
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Ian **********
It is not a compulsory field, so leave it blank. If you have filed a date, it is not binding.
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Anonymous ******************
You can leave it blank or update it again last minute.
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James ********
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James ********
That is an optional question on TDAC. Leave blank.
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