Ask question
This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

How should I handle flight and accommodation details when applying for a Thai visa from abroad without confirmed bookings?

Jul 27, 2025
9 months ago
David ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
How do I go about dealing with inbound flight/accomodation section of the application process (DTV) when you don't currently have my flights or accomodation sorted out?

I'm planning to apply tomorrow, I'm in the Phillipines but my flight booking will not be for two months and I'm not sure if I will be in Australia or America at the time, so figuring out flights now is not an easy situation..
1,663
views
34
all likes
16
replies
15
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
If you're applying for a visa but don't yet have flights or accommodation booked, you can still proceed. Simply select a potential flight to Thailand and provide the flight number in your application without needing to purchase a ticket. Similarly, you can reserve a hotel or apartment online and use that confirmation for your application. Just ensure you have the relevant details on hand, as they may not require actual proof at the time of application, although some embassies might ask for evidence later.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Dave ***********
Find an appropriate flight from your destination to Thailand, for the time you want to fly to Thailand. Use the flight number in your application. Same goes for accommodation. Book a hotel or apartment on Booking.com or similar, and use the booking confirmation in your application.
Like
Reply
Adnan ********
you dont need to buy ticket, just pick a date and find flights online and write down the flight number.......same for hotel or accommodation
Like
Reply
Wannikea *********
Choose a proposed or intended flight and date as well as accommodation you are not bound by any of these choices.
Like
Reply
Anonymous ******************
Enter a flight number. The may or may not ask for an actual flight ticket .pdf
Like
Reply
Yasser **********
Regarding the flight you can buy a dummy ticket however the accomodation you must make a proprety reservation cuz the embassy will ask you later for a proof of accomodation of at least 6 months
Like
Reply
Greg ********
@Yasser *********
That is just not true. The only Embassy asking for a 6 month accommodation booking is KL in Malaysia. Do you know of others?
Like
Reply
David ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
good to know, currently putting down my girlfriends house with her phone number so that should not be an issue
Like
Reply
Reply to
David ********
Reply
Anonymous ******************
Get a wee bit Imaginative and get the Flight codes from potential flights you may take
Like
Reply
Majlan *************
Search on Skyscanner for flight info and put that info here
Like
Reply
Nick *********
I just did it all once I arrived as had to show visa stamps and other stuff that proved I was in the country I was applying from.
Like
Reply
Anonymous ******************
Just pick a flight, any flight and write down the details
Like
Reply
Mercy *********
Just pick a future flight from there to Thailand and fill it in with the flight #. You don't need to actually buy a ticket.
Like
Reply
Anonymous ******************
@Mercy ********
I done this but the embassy then requested me to show a e-ticket of booked flight which had been booked.
Like
Reply
Mercy *********
Anonymous participant 618 strange. Most times they don't check. Which embassy?
Like
Reply
Reply to
Mercy *********
Reply
Art ***************
@Mercy ********
that’s what I did and got my DTV approved after 10 hours wait.
Like
Reply
James ********
@Mercy ********
correct ✅
Like
Reply
Reply to
James ********
Reply
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.