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What should I consider when submitting flight documents with my DTV application?

Oct 10, 2025
2 months ago
So I’ve been asked to provide flight documents to attach to my DTV application.

I’m hesitant to do so because there’s no guarantee my application will be approved, and I may want to travel a month or so later than the date I originally mentioned.

A few questions:

1. What’s the risk if I arrive a few weeks or even a month later than the date stated in my application? Will this cause any issues with approval or entry?

2. Why isn’t the flight number I found for the same date which I included in the application form not sufficient?

3. Has anyone else received this request before, and how did you handle it if your travel dates weren’t confirmed yet?

4. Do I need to book a return flight?

Thanks in advance for any advice or experiences.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses concerns about providing flight documents for a DTV visa application to Thailand, raising questions about potential risks if travel dates change, the necessity of booking a return flight, and the sufficiency of merely stating a flight number. Commenters share their experiences, suggesting the need for refundable tickets and the varying requirements by different embassies, particularly in London.
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Shaughn ***********
I have heard of the occasional embassy seeing someone with a much later travel date than when they were applying and either asked or paused the process so that the applicant didn’t lose much time on their visa. In their case as I recall it was a few months difference.
Anonymous ******************
They requested that you show your pre-booked flight ticket from the travel agency.
Tang *****
I never had this in London. Unusual.
Daniel *********
I booked a refundable ticket in July. I got the visa, cancelled the flight and got the refund then entered in September on totally different flights. No questions asked
Anonymous ******************
London asked for a flight ticket. I paid more and got a flexi.
Wannikea *********
The application asked for a proposed flight date and number, you're under no obligation to show tickets for that proposed date, you can change your mind or dates.
Tore *********
@Wannikea ********
many embassies require actual tickets 🤷🏻‍♂️
Wannikea *********
@Tore ********
the OP stated that he already provided a proposed date and now they're asking for tickets, he was asking if his tickets have to be the exact same as the proposed date.
Henrik *****
If you don't do you don't get a visa

Simple as that
Anonymous ******************
I got approved 2 days ago. Only took 7 days through london. Didnt supply rental contract nor TM30 nor travel documents! But I do have over 250k in my business account so I guess they didn’t care 😅
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Anonymous participant 416 no one asked how much money you got
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant I guess the point I was making is they seem to look over things in those cases… not that should be ok. It wasn’t meant to be triggering. I don’t see most of that money tbh! But it did help the process…no interview either.
Ray *****
I was asked by London Embassy and I took it as a positive. I was saying in my application I was leaving within the week. I booked the flight and uploaded the e-ticket and was approved within a couple of hours
Jef ********
A lot of your fellow comrades from the UK have been leaving the UK before the visa is approved, thank them for the scrutiny 🧐
Andrew *********
I had to provide flight bookings on the way out and a flight booking to leave the country before the end of the 180 days.

I guess they want to see where you are coming from and when. I paid more and booked a flexible ticket as others have suggested.
Elías ********
Many embassies DO require actual tickets. If you're unsure, then book a fully refundable one. It's more expensive, but then once it's granted you can cancel it and buy a cheaper one for any new date.