Do you need an onward ticket for the DTV visa in Thailand?

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Entered at CNX today with no questions (pre-filled TDAC, laminated DTV). Funny story though: I put the date of a flight out that I picked randomly in March (using an onward air service) because I always worry about being rejected for not having an onward ticket. They stamped my passport for DTV, but put the exit date as the date in March. I was planning to take a trip out sooner than 6 months anyway but be warned!

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user shared their experience entering Thailand at Chiang Mai Airport with a DTV visa, noting they filled out a random exit date. The discussion highlights confusion regarding the requirement for an onward ticket, with several comments clarifying that onward tickets are not necessary for DTV visa holders, and that the TDAC form does not require an exit date. There's also advice to be cautious with the exit date given, as it may be taken seriously by immigration.

Mike ********** · Answer

I have never been asked for a follow on ticket. I have had my DTV over 1 year.  And i come and go.   I was never asked when i used visa exempt.   When i was on a marriage visa never asked.  I dont know what you people to get the IRE up of the immigration officers.   Just walk up look like a decent person clean and dressed properly person give respect and never had an issue in 40 years

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

You don’t need to add an exit date in the TDAC form if you have a DTV

Dca ***** · Answer

Would you to kindly share a scan or photo of this Thai Immigration Entry Stamp at Chiang Mai Airport for your DTV E–Visa Entry Stamp today, as this should be a DTV E–Visa Red Entry Stamp from 22 NOV 2025 to 20 MAY 2026, but you only received a permitted stay duration up to March 2026

~Thanks a lot!

~Thanks a lot!

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Ouuuuu… good one to know. I just thought it automatically gave you 180 days. And I thought you also have the option to extend it even though nobody does that practically because of the paperwork.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

In and out of cnx every week. Never a single question

John ********* · Answer

Your stamp for dtv is 180 days if not you need to go back to airport immigration and get it corrected. Makes no difference what date you put to depart on your tdac. You can put any date or leave it blank. You don't need to show a return flight with a dtv.