Do we need to show proof of onward flight when entering Thailand on a DTV visa for our kids on 60-day visa exemption?

DTV visa visa exemption onward ticket requirement Thai immigration airline policies

September 21, 2024

2 days ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

We will enter on DTV and the kids on visa exemption 60 days. 

Do we need to show proof of flight out the country with Singapore Airlines?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation revolves around the requirement for presenting proof of onward flight for travelers entering Thailand on a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) and for children entering on a visa exemption for 60 days. It's noted that while some airlines may not require this documentation, the Thai government mandates that airlines check for onward tickets. Travelers suggest using services that provide temporary onward tickets if needed. There is a specific mention that DTV holders do not require an onward ticket, but it might differ for children on visa exemption.

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Craig *******

DTV holders do not need POOT (I have this writing from the Thai Embassy).

a day ago

John **********

@Craig ******

but their kids might

a day ago

Florence ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@John *********

yes that’s why we will have proof for all of us in case

a day ago

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Florence ************

John *******

It depends. Sometimes airlines have asked and sometimes they haven’t

2 days ago

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

@John ******

was too quick. Deleted my reply.

2 days ago

John *******

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

the poster is not asking about themselves, who have DTV visas, but their children,, who would be entering on visa exemption. Nothing in the visa entry conditions state anything about traveling with visa exempt children

2 days ago

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John *******

Steven *******

All airlines are required by the Thai government to check for an onward ticket. However, it depends on the airline agent you get. Unless you have an onward ticket on your itinerary, most agents do check, some don't. People will say they've never been asked. Great. Does that help you?

What I do is arrive 15 minutes earlier than normal to check-in. If the agent asks for an onward ticket, I immediately go to

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and order a ticket. The agents know what I'm doing but they don't care. It just satisfies their requirement. The website advertises they will issue a ticket within 60 seconds. It costs about $15US. There are a few websites that provide this service.

The tickets are automatically cancelled after 48 hours or so. By then, I'm at my final destination.

2 days ago

Duncan *******

@Steven ******

under which law or regulation?

2 days ago

Florence ************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Steven ******

that’s we thought of doing. Maybe it’s just easy to do it anyways. Whether we are asked or not.

2 days ago

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Florence ************

Michael ********

If you departing from Singapore no as its all automated at check in

2 days ago

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

@Michael *******

maybe not applicable here, but automated check-in is not related to whether or not proof of onward travel is checked or not. Your ticket will show *DOCUMENT CHECK REQUIRED* at the top, and then you can't use it until you get it stamped by some desk where this check is done.

2 days ago

Michael ********

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

in Singapore which is what i am refering to it asks you on a screen and you just click yes. Am aware of process in other locations but i was specifically talking about Singapore

2 days ago

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

@Michael *******

me too. Maybe it changed then.

2 days ago

Michael ********

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

My office is in Singapore so travel frequently via there. Its only the one terminal that does this forget which one think its 2

2 days ago

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Michael ********

Florence ************