I have been issued a DTV visa, which is valid for five years, allowing me to stay six months per visit. Is a one-way ticket acceptable, or must I book a round-trip ticket? As I will be traveling to Thailand for business, I need to confirm the entry requirements for my initial trip.

Please help me to understand the 'onward travel' requirement when flying to Thailand.

We are always advised that the airline could ask u to show an onward travel ticket at check in time in the airport. The reason being that if u r denied entry on arrival in Bkk they are required to fly you back home.

So what use is having an onward travel ticket within your visa stamp date of usually 60 days if u r denied entry on arrival?

Maybe I am missing something here.

Hello,

This is kind of urgent so would appreciate your advice!

I am a Brit and am due to from London to Bangkok on Wednesday 14 Oct and am scheduled to fly back 16 January.

I have just gone in to check in for my Eva Air flight, but it won't let me proceed without uploading travel documents and is indicating I needing a paper travel visa to enter the country.

I was under the impression from previous research that, as a UK citizen, I could enter Thailand and apply for a visa there, which I could then apply to extend later while in the country, or leave and do a visa run.

This situation is somewhat urgent and unexpected , so I would really appreciate any advice on what to do.

If necessary, I would be happy to get an e-visa in advance but is this possible within 48 hours?

Many thanks in advance!

- UPDATE -

Thank you all so much for your helpful replies - I truly appreciate it. I was able to check in and now I will keep my fingers crossed at the airport, but your messages have been very reassuring to someone who was in a panic. Thank you again! 💙

I’m travelling to Thailand next month with my Thai wife and son . We are staying 6 months and I know all the visa side of it. Now the question is - I’m travelling On a one way ticket and have done many times before but I’m also hearing that the airline can refuse you as you don’t have a ticket to return or onwards to anywhere else.

I’m coming to Thailand in December I’ve been many times I’m only coming for a month I know the stay has changed to 60 days but has anything else changed re entering Thailand or is it still the same just my passport and entry card ?

Thank you for your help

FYI Onward travel from Thailand.

I came through immigration last week visa exempt (from USA). I was asked by immigration about onward travel and was asked to see flight confirmation. I booked a cheap flight to Malaysia before I left just to be safe. Most people say only airlines would ask. Thought I would share this was not the case with me.

Most saying I have extensive history. My last stamp was 3 years ago during covid. I stayed about 7 or 8 months.

Hello from Switzerland. Thanks for admiting me in the group. For me the best is to ask for an O non immigrant visa for people over 50 years old by internet on the website. It is little bit more expensive than 60 days exemption and 1900 bahts for extension visa 30 days and you win lot's of time not waiting and making queue at the Immigration Office and have to pay for taxi go and back.

Hi, myself and my partner are travelling to Thailand from the UK in December and from what I have read here will get 60 day visa stamp on arrival, we have no other flights booked for return or to go somewhere else as we are just deciding as we go, will this be an issue on entry to Thailand? Thanks in advance for your advice

Im arriving from the UK on a 60 day visa exempt and im traveling to malaysia Langkawi after. However it appears an exit tick to a neighbouring country isnt acceptable as per attached. Is that everyone elses experience/knowledge to ? Thanks

Pls help me, where can i get the airline ticket reservation, for my thailand tourist visa application requirements??