This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
What should I consider when submitting flight documents with my DTV application?
Thailand DTV VisaVisa Application ProcessFlight DocumentationVisa Approval RisksTravel Flexibility for Visa ApplicantsEmbassy Requirements
Oct 10, 2025
7 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERSo 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.
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.
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.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...recently on Facebook
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...recently on Google
Trusted DTV Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
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.Reply to
Wannikea *********
Reply
Henrik *****
If you don't do you don't get a visa
Simple as that
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 POSTERAnonymous 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.
Reply to
Anonymous ******************
Reply
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.
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.
Reply to
Elías ********
Reply
24 comments
7 months ago
19 comments
8 months ago
23 comments
9 months ago
13 comments
9 months ago
4 comments
10 months ago
4 comments
a year ago
2 comments
a year ago
5 comments
a year ago
2 comments
a year ago
4 comments
a year ago
11 comments
a year ago
8 comments
a year ago
4 comments
a year ago
3 comments
a year ago
6 comments
a year ago
2 comments
a year ago
7 comments
a year ago
14 comments
2 years ago
4 comments
2 years ago
23 comments
2 years ago
11 comments
2 years ago
49 comments
2 years ago
8 comments
7 years ago
8 comments
7 years ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
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.