Answereda year ago
Should I book my flight before getting DTV for my Thai visa, and what do I need to provide?
I have put my intended date of arrival and departure on the application, it is now asking for my flight number, I am advised by this group previously not to book a flight until I get the DTV. What have people done previously??
Thanks again
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Answer summary
When applying for a Thai visa, you can include a flight number for your intended travel without having to book a ticket first. Various experiences shared indicate that applicants often simply state an intended flight number based on available options. However, in some instances, embassies have requested evidence of a booked ticket instead. It's advisable to check the specific requirements of the embassy you are applying through, as practices may vary. Overall, using a dummy flight number often suffices unless explicitly stated otherwise.
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Horten *********
In London asked me not just the number, but a proof of the purchase of the ticket from the airline. I bought my ticket before applying (I applied 2 weeks ago)
Adnan ********
dont book the flight but get the flight number for your intended travel date from the airline site and use it, that will be ok....
Ada ******
Is it necessary to be from you “current location” to Thailand? Or can be any location to thailand? Need to pack bags for 5 years right? 😂
Anonymous ******************
You will need to send of your e-ticket for a one way flight at least
If you don't send it They will ask for it
Even if you put intended date already
If you don't send it They will ask for it
Even if you put intended date already
Sue *******
We applied through London Sept 2024 and only put our intended flight and were approved.
Henrik *****
Flightnumbers are like busnumbers, they tell the route, but not the exact date and time, so like the intended dates, you can easily put in flightnumber, without buying a ticket.
Anonymous ******************
London wanted the exact e-ticket which you have to compress the PDF slightly as the embedded security means it doesn’t upload.
Alan *********
London wanted the actual ticket from the airline website so not just a number, when you look at what DTV gives you against other visa options, tying huge sums of money in bank accounts it is well worth ensuring that you comply with all requirements from the relevant embassy.
James ********
@Alan ********
this is the first time I have seen it required by any Thai Embassy or Consulate to have proof a ticket has been purchased.What was the proof you submitted?
Normally a date and flight ✈️ number is all needed.
Alan *********
@James *******
I had to submit airline produced ticket I had booked return flights from Manchester on Emirates and they asked for the PDF ticketJames ********
@Alan ********
WOW 😯
Anonymous ******************
Go to the airline website and pick a flight number on the day you chose. They just want to look at the route. No need to buy the ticket
DTV_Be*******
But the ticket
Yasser **********
Just buy a dummy ticket and put its number
Ray *****
When I applied in London in my application I said I intended to fly within the week
The embassy requested the actual ticket from the airline to show it had been paid for.
I saw that as a great sign of potential approval so I booked the ticket and uploaded it. Couple of hours after uploading the DTV was approved
The embassy requested the actual ticket from the airline to show it had been paid for.
I saw that as a great sign of potential approval so I booked the ticket and uploaded it. Couple of hours after uploading the DTV was approved
Anonymous ******************
@Ray ****
exact same for me in London. Only extra requested document. Approved within a few hoursCliff *********
@Ray ****
Los Angeles Consulate did not require anything more than a flight number and date. No tickets….
Jim *******
@Cliff ********
I'm planning to use the LA Consulate as well. Any idea if this consulate is friendly towards DTV applicants?Cliff *********
@Jim ******
I did not have any difficulties with them.They did want to see photo of actual bank balance, not the screen shot from my phone. No seasoning was required. I did have a LOT more in the account than the minimum requirement.
It took about 2 weeks for a request for more information and another 2 weeks for the approval.
You will need to prove you are actually in their service area. I did this by turning on my maps app on my iPad and laying my driver’s license next to it and taking a picture with my iPhone.
Also make very very sure your name passport number and dates are correct. Their machine has trouble with the passport data page and makes mistakes reading it.
Shan *****
I did not book the flight, but I found the flights that I intend to take and wrote the flight numbers down on the form.
Cliff *********
@Shan ****
Exactly. They just want to see you have a plan.
Andi ***********
Put the number of an intended flight you may take.
James ********
@Andi **********
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