Is a one-way ticket acceptable for entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?

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Nov 3, 2024

20 days ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I have been issued a DTV visa, which is valid for five years, allowing me to stay six months per visit. Is a one-way ticket acceptable, or must I book a round-trip ticket? As I will be traveling to Thailand for business, I need to confirm the entry requirements for my initial trip.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The initial question is whether a one-way ticket is acceptable for travel to Thailand on a DTV visa, which allows a six-month stay per visit. The community responses indicate that a one-way ticket can be accepted, especially when presenting the five-year validity of the visa to airline personnel. However, there are warnings about airlines potentially requesting proof of onward travel, as not all staff are well-versed in visa regulations. Some comments also clarify that engaging in business activities within Thailand on a DTV visa is not permitted unless specific permissions are obtained.

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Greta *****

Consider your DTV revoked , now that you revealed the real reason you applied for it ...

20 days ago

Greta *****

@Roman *******

If that's the case you're all good to go

19 days ago

Roman ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Greta ****

Visa says, “No employment allowed.” Meaning not working for a Thai company. Thai embassy had to confirm my US Employment to make sure I had a job when I arrive, hence a digital nomad visa.

20 days ago

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Roman ********

William ***********

Thai immigration may accept a one way ticket. But not all airport ticket agents are experts in Thai visa regulations. They get told that passengers need an onward ticket and they gonna enforce that.

20 days ago

Christopher *********

1 way ticket is fine if the airline ask you for return ticket show them your 5 year Visa

20 days ago

Roman ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Christopher ********

thank you. Was worried because I don’t know my schedule to fly back.

20 days ago

Steve *******

@Christopher ********

Good luck with that. If airlines ask you'll need proof of onward travel within 180 days, the same if Thai Immigration ask.

20 days ago

Chang ******

@Steve ******

I don't know but I think it's up to the airline you flew with and what kind of passport u have , I been in, out for many times they never ask at all , also I was standing on the line at immigration , at airport, nobody shows anything other than passport, is that mean everyone was so lucky ???

19 days ago

Christopher *********

@Steve ******

I flew into thailand with my DTV visa in August the airline ask for a onward flight I showed them my visa is valid for 5 years and she said ok and let me go on the plane.

20 days ago

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Christopher *********

Will ************

You CANNOT run a business in Thailand you can only do online work for yourself or have express permission to work online from your employer on a DTV

20 days ago

Lynnette *******

Thought you can't do business IN Thailand on a DTV.

20 days ago

Tim *********

but don't talk too much on line about a business trip 😳

20 days ago

Elías ********

One way is acceptable.

20 days ago

Steve *******

@Elías *******

Not by Airlines or Thai Immigration

20 days ago

Elías ********

@Steve ******

I came with a one way ticket on Thai Airways, last month. They didn't ask anything. That's what we have the visa for.

20 days ago

Steve *******

@Elías *******

Incorrect. You just got lucky. The visa doesn't prohibit you from needing onward travel when boarding your flight or entering Thailand

19 days ago

Jared **********

@Steve ******

not really lucky, if you have a strong passport theres a good chance you won’t be asked, only ever been asked by immigration once and they didn’t even check

19 days ago

Steve *******

@Jared *********

Nothing to do with a "strong passport". Technically it's still a legal requirement to travel and to enter Thailand whether asked or not, so yes you did get lucky!

19 days ago

Jared **********

@Steve ******

no one said it isn’t legal, and your passport absolutely matters, if you think they are going to treat an african passport the same as an american one that explains a lot

Youre also supposed to have 20k baht (or equivalent) of cash and yet it goes largely unchecked

Not checking your return ticket isn’t lucky, its normal

19 days ago

Steve *******

@Jared *********

So it is a requirement, whether asked for or not! Exactly my answer to Elias Molina's comment.

19 days ago

Jared **********

@Steve ******

no, it being a requirement and if it’s enforced can be two different things, especially with your follow reply about “being lucky” if you aren’t asked and being clueless about what passport you hold having a major impact on what requirements they decide to enforce.

One way is acceptable is a perfectly reasonable and expectable answer, if you get unlucky all you have to do is buy an onward ticket on the spot for about $10

My example of the 20k baht requirement is a perfect example of largely unenforced requirements

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Jared **********

Greta *****

@Steve ******

No problem flying and entering with one way ticket. I did it just last month. No one asked any questions

20 days ago

Steve *******

@Greta ****

Depends. Many people are questioned. You just got lucky

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