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

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Sep 21, 2024
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Florence ************
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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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When entering Thailand on a DTV visa, it is noted by some that holders do not need to show proof of onward travel (POOT). However, for children entering on a visa exemption for 60 days, it is advisable to have proof of onward flight, as it can vary by airline and individual agent discretion. Some travelers suggest obtaining a temporary onward ticket online, which can satisfy check-in requirements.
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Craig *******
DTV holders do not need POOT (I have this writing from the Thai Embassy).
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 but their kids might
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Florence ************
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@John *********
 yes that’s why we will have proof for all of us in case
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John *******
It depends. Sometimes airlines have asked and sometimes they haven’t
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Bart **************
@John ******
 was too quick. Deleted my reply.
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@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
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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.
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Dennis *********
not if you have a visa. that is for people coming in for short term stays.
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Steven *******
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 true
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Duncan *******
@Steven ******
 under which law or regulation?
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Florence ************
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@Steven ******
 that’s we thought of doing. Maybe it’s just easy to do it anyways. Whether we are asked or not.
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Michael ********
If you departing from Singapore no as its all automated at check in
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Bart **************
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 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.
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 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
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@Michael *******
 me too. Maybe it changed then.
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Michael ********
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 My office is in Singapore so travel frequently via there. Its only the one terminal that does this forget which one think its 2
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 we depart from Bali actually through Singapore
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