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Can I apply for a long-term visa for Thailand if I have no immediate travel plans?
Oct 16, 2025
6 months ago
Prince ******
ORIGINAL POSTERCan I apply DTV in advance although I have no intention to travel Thailand yet?
TLDR : Answer Summary
You can apply for a Thailand DTV visa in advance, but it's recommended to submit your application no earlier than 3 months before your planned arrival. Some commenters suggested that you could technically apply sooner by stating you have imminent travel plans, but it's important to follow official rules and regulations.
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John *********
Apply in 5 years
Waqar ********
You have 5 years to use it anytime. Unlike UAE 5-year visa that you must use in the first 60 days.
Prince ******
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you everyone
Lucas ********
You can, just need to lie that you are going there in 3 months
Wannikea *********
@Lucas *******
would you please refrain from giving people dubious and dangerous advice. Thank youReply to
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Tha****
Read the rules
Anonymous ******************
Give them flight details just dont book it
Wannikea *********
Apply no earlier than 3 months before you intend to arrive.
Tore *********
@Wannikea ********
why? Its a 5 year validity. Not 3 months as the SETV and METVElías ********
@Tore ********
why? 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻 because that's what the official embassy website says. So, you'll need to deceive and tell them you're coming within 3 months. Not a good start for a visa.Tore *********
@Elías *******
😅 we are discussing DTV visa. Not tourist visa……And that's a generic infographic. - DTV has a validity period of 5 years, you have 5 years to enter.
- Tourist Visas has 3 months validity, you have 3 months to enter.
It really isn't more complicated than that
Elías ********
@Tore ********
No, I'm talking about DTV. The Embassy website literally says to do not ask a DTV if your intended entry is beyond 3 months in the future. As a matter of fact, you can see here people who wrote their applications were denied because they applied like in August or September for soft power courses starting in January.Tore *********
@Elías *******
Sure, then tell them you intend to travel within 3 months. Doesn't matter when you actually travel. The validity is still 5 years regardless. They wont cancel you visa if you don't enter once its issued. Its very common to apply early with refundable tickets. You can without issue travel later. I didn't even provide (or asked for) tickets when I applied DTV.
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@Tore ********
Many Thai Embassies/Thai Consulates do have a disclaimer/notice to Not Submit an Application Too Early before planned/intended travel dates, regardless of the type and duration of the Thai E–Visa "...
Do not apply for a visa earlier than 90 days before you arrive in Thailand. (The best time to apply for a visa is approximately 4 weeks before the departure date.)
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VISA PROCESSING TIME: 5-7 WORKING DAYS (UP TO 14 WORKING DAYS DURING HIGH SEASON)
Applicants are recommended to apply for the visa in advance at least a minimum of 2 weeks but not later than 10 weeks before the expected date of arrival.
Do not apply for a visa earlier than 90 days before you arrive in Thailand. (The best time to apply for a visa is approximately 4 weeks before the departure date.)
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Bob **********
5 years to enter
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