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Do I need to show a departure flight when entering Thailand with a DTV?

Feb 3, 2026
3 months ago
When I enter Thailand with my DTV do I need to show a departure flight?
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When entering Thailand with a DTV visa, it is generally not required to show a departure flight. Many users have stated that they were not asked for return flight details, and it is not listed as an official requirement. However, there are a few reports of airlines potentially asking for a return ticket before allowing boarding, but this seems to be rare. It is advisable to register your DTV on the TDAC website and print the visa for immigration to avoid entry issues.
Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be agents.co.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (tdac.in.th)

James ********
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Julia ******
No need to
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Elías ********
No
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Stefan ********
No. Never have been asked and it‘s not written anywhere official to provide when entering Thailand on DTV.
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Ben **********
No
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Dave ***********
No. And also you must register entry into Thailand on the TDAC website. You register your DTV number in TDAC and you do not enter departure details. immigration know as soon as they scan your passport that you are a DTV holder, with up to 180 days stay. You still must show them the printout of your visa for avoidance of IO error on your entry stamp. Before you leave the immigration kiosk check you have the 180 stamp. Mistakes are made by immigration officials and is much easier to get it put right with the IO immediately
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DTV is still a tourist visa the airline staff may ask - if they do they wont let you board untill you book return flight however not common its rare thats even asked fir visa exempt
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Stephen *********
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they asked to see mine I told them it wasn’t required and showed them my DTV. No issues.
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Dave ***********
@Andrew *******
it’s possible but very unlikely, especially when they have sight of the 5 year visa.
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ORIGINAL POSTER
@Dave **********
Great advice. Thanks!
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Humble******
No
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Christian ***********
Yes
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Anonymous ******************
Maybe
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thank you everyone! 😁
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Magical*******
When they ask you, show visa ka
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Anonymous ******************
They asked me yes 🙌🏻
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Gregory **********
I have entered into Thailand 3 times with DTV and they have never asked for a return flight
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Anonymous ******************
Nope
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Ian **********
No. It is not a requirement for DTV. The exit date field on the DTAC form is not compulsory, so leave it blank. If you click in that field by mistake it the forces you to enter a date so just enter a random one.
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Anonymous ******************
Yes 💯
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Jan ******************
Normally not.
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