What should I do about the flight ticket request for my DTV application while in Indonesia?

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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some advice and real experiences regarding the **DTV application**, as I’m currently a bit confused 🙏

I applied **online** for the DTV as a **freelancer / remote worker for an Italian company**, and uploaded all the required documents (financial proof, engagement letter, CV, etc.).
I hold an **Italian passport** and I am **officially resident in Italy**, but I am **currently in Bali (Indonesia)** on a valid visa.

I submitted the application under the **Italian embassy / jurisdiction**, using Italian documents as proof of residence.
The application progressed normally (pending document check → pending approval), but then I received a request for a **“Flight ticket departing from Italy.”**

This is where my doubt comes in:
* I **won’t be returning to Italy before going to Thailand**,
* I haven’t purchased any flight yet because I’m waiting for the visa outcome,
* I don’t want to submit incorrect or misleading information.

Has anyone experienced something similar?
* Did you upload a **cancelable booking or flight itinerary** even if you were not actually departing from that country?
* Is this a standard request linked to the **embassy jurisdiction**, or can it become an issue if you don’t physically depart from there?
* In cases like this, is it better to **explain the situation**, or simply upload a flight itinerary consistent with the application?

I know there’s still a lot of confusion around the DTV and procedures seem to vary, so any real-life experience would be really appreciated 🙏
Thank you in advance!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking advice on their DTV visa application to Thailand, specifically regarding a request for a flight ticket departing from Italy while they are currently in Indonesia. They are unsure how to proceed without misleading information, given that they haven't yet booked a flight and do not intend to return to Italy before heading to Thailand. Multiple comments highlight that they should have applied for the visa through the Thai consulate in Jakarta, where they are physically located, rather than from Italy. Suggestions include purchasing a refundable ticket departing from Italy to fulfill the application requirement, although users emphasize that applying from the correct jurisdiction is crucial to avoid rejection.

John ********** · Answer

You can't apply via the Thai Consulate in Italy while physically located in Indonesia. I suspect that application will simply be rejected unless you get yourself to Italy quick style and somehow make out you were there the entire time. This is no doubt why they ask to see a flight from Italy. Never a good idea to be untruthfull in a visa application. If you are physically located in Indonesia then the only Thai Consulate you can apply through is the Jakarta, and you must remain in Indonesia while the visa process completes.

Johan ************** · Answer

You should apply in the country where you are physically present, not where your passport is from. So you had to apply in Jakarta. You're likely going to be rejected if they doubt that you are in Italy.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

There’s no confusion

You are supposed to stay in the country you apply from

This is made abundantly clear

You are in Bali but pretended to be in Italy by applying there

No way out of this one

Apply again and follow the process correctly

David ******* · Answer

You appear to ignore the rules. Your failure to plan and action appropriately does not constitute a problem for us. If you followed the rules life would be a lot easier for you

James ******** · Answer

You also posted this today on the forum..

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Benjamin ********* · Answer

You're supposed to be where you apply and wait. You're probably get rejected

Adnan ******** · Answer

buy refundable ticket from Italy to Thailand and once you get the visa refund the ticket.....

Tapan ******** · Answer

You should apply at the Royal Thai Embassy of the country you are residing in currently.

In foreign land, your proof of location will be example your hotel invoice (also your current address), immigration entry stamp and photograph with time and date stamp.

Play by the rules.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Just buy a rentable ticket, onward

Sara ******** · Answer

Buy a temporary or refundable ticket from Italy to Thailand. That is all. Good luck

Khun ****** · Answer

You should have applied through the Jakarta embassy.

What should I do about the flight ticket request for my DTV application while in Indonesia?

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