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Is an exit or return ticket required when flying to Bangkok with an approved DTV?
when flying to Bangkok with the DTV already approved, is an exit or return ticket actually required?
Answer summary
Based on community responses, it appears that an exit or return ticket is generally not required when flying to Bangkok with an already approved DTV (Digital Nomad Visa). Several users have confirmed that during their recent travels, they were not asked to provide evidence of onward travel at immigration. However, there is a cautionary note that immigration officers have discretion in their decisions, and travelers should carry sufficient cash as a backup.
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Mina *****
No... because it is stated nowhere that you must leave by an airplane and cannot, for example, just walk across a land border
Elías ********
No
Dragiša *******
When I checked in for the flight, she asked me if I had a TDAC and a return ticket.
Elías ********
@Dragiša ******
say no, nothing happens
Justin ********
@Dragiša ******
This is the crux of the problem, airlines doing it without regard for government policy specifically
Ben ********
Not as far as I'm aware. I've entered Thailand, either BKK or DMK, around 15 times in the past year using my DTV, and have never been asked to show an onward flight. Just remember though, the IO can choose whatever he/she wants to do. So if for some reason the IO feels you look suspicious somehow, they could turn you away. And don't forget to have the 20k or more Baht (or equivalent) in cash, just in case they ask.
ปิโอเทรก *********
@Ben *******
15 times on DTV? Nice. In 1 year or more? I was geting out and back 8 times already during year and I was thinking when they will start asking questions 😂Ben ********
@ปิโอเทรก ********
yes 15 times in 11 months. I think they're less likely to ask questions the more that you use it. They don't like the people who are using the DTV to basically live full time in ThailandNigel *******
@Ben *******
Isnt the point of it to stay there for 5 years while working remotely?
dadee******
No need. I entered yesterday. The airport is Suvarnabhumi.
Kieran *******
No…probably :)
Tim *******
@Kieran ******
Emphasis in the probably!! 😂Activity
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