Do you need an onward or return ticket with a DTV visa in Thailand?

Oct 21, 2024
a month ago
Katie **********
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Hi! For those with a DTV visa, were you asked by immigration for an onward/return ticket? Thanks in advance!
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The general consensus among commenters is that Thai immigration typically does not require an onward or return ticket for holders of a DTV visa. However, airlines may ask for this documentation prior to boarding flights. Some users shared experiences of being questioned by airline staff but noted that immigration officers in Thailand usually do not request this information.
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Rob *******
Ive been asked more than once by immigration to see my onward ticket recently at phucket
Erin ********
No
Peter **********
Immigrants will not ask you
Peter **********
Immigration *
David *********
I came back to Thailand was asked by lufthansa check in at Birmingham airport u.k I said I have a non o visa and re-entry permit she looked at it and was OK šŸ‘
Willem ****
As a general rule an onward ticket is not asked for or a requirement for anyone on a visa. It's specifically appropriate for a exempt entry. But a airline can still ask for it. Most likely not.
Katie **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Willem ***
Thanks! My airline (Malaysia Airlines) asked for it but only after questioning the existence of such a visašŸ˜… Hoping the Thai immigration will not bother as I havenā€™t decided my next destination yet.
Willem ****
@Katie *********
Immigration will not ask you if you enter on a DTV.
James ********
ASK your airline if they will require a ticket departing Thailand?

Thai Immigration Officers will NOT ask.
Nigel **************
@James *******
Swiss Air gave me a very vague answer to the question.
James ********
@Nigel *************
when you check in for the flight āœˆļø to Thailand, show the airline a ticket departing Thailand within the 59 days you are stamped in on arrival.

That can be a cheap one way ticket to Phnom Penh. AND if you are able to book it on a website which allows you to cancel the ticket within 24 hours of Booking, print out the booking and cancel the ticket.
Nigel **************
@James *******
thanks James
Katie **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@James *******
Thanks James! Thatā€™s good to know. Malaysia Airlines wanted an onward ticket but only because their system showed that UK nationals get 60 days. After making some calls about my visa, they shrugged and let me through.
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