Can I apply for a Digital Nomad Visa in Thailand early and when should I arrive?

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Nov 11, 2024

a month ago

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Hi, tomorrow i will ask my company for the allowance to work in Thailand as a Digital Nomad. After i start to ask for the DTV Visa.  I plan to fly in the second half of the year 2025. Is there any problem when i do it early in the next year? When do i have to fly latest when i fly in second half year of 2025? TIA

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can apply for the Digital Nomad Visa in Thailand up to 3 months before your planned arrival date. Once the visa is issued, it has a validity of 5 years during which you can enter Thailand at any time. If you plan to fly in the second half of 2025, ensure you make your visa application no more than 3 months prior to your arrival.

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Thiên ******

I think I kinda understand your question, pls ignore if I'm wrong. It's true that the visa is valid for 5 years, but from what I apply which is Hanoi, Viet Nam embassy, you can only apply maximum 3 months before your estimated arrival date.

a month ago

Hans *******************

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@Thiên *****

thanks, this answer i expect. After i receive the DTV i have to fly in the timetable of 90 days (89) to Thailand.

a month ago

Luit *****************

@Hans ******************

nobody will check this when you actually have the visa, but when you tell them in your application you expect to travel second half next year, there is a big chance they just cancel your application and you loose your money.

a month ago

Thiên ******

@Hans ******************

This is quite vague tbh because I apply via e-visa so they only require us to fill in an "Expected" date of arrival and departure only. You could easily fill in a unreal date because it's an "expected date" only, it's not a sure thing. If later on they ask for booking confirmation/receipt, you can just book a hotel/airbnb that allows you to cancel.

a month ago

Thiên ******

a month ago

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Thiên ******

Greg ********

Once issued you can enter any time in its 5 year validity.

a month ago

Hans *******************

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@Greg *******

thanks