Can a DTV visa holder enter Thailand on a date not specified in the application?

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Nov 16, 2024

a month ago

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Say a DTV visa holder flies into Thailand on a date other than the one stated in the application. Would that cause any issues at the border or would it be fine as the visa is valid from the day it is approved anyway?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A DTV visa holder can enter Thailand on any date during the validity period of the visa, which begins from the date of visa approval. Comments from the community confirm that there should be no problems at the border as long as the entry occurs within the designated visa period.

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Jared *********

Enter the country on any day you want during the 5 year visa dates listed on your approval.

a month ago

Greg ********

The visa is valid from the day it is approved.

a month ago

John **********

No problem

a month ago

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John **********

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