Can I apply for the DTV visa if my entry into Thailand is 6–8 months away?

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**Hi all — I want to apply for the DTV now, but I won’t be able to enter Thailand for 6–8 months.** Has anyone either:

1. applied with a flight dated soon, but entered much later?
2. applied with a flight dated 6–8 months ahead?
Any issues with approval or at immigration when you eventually entered? Thanks!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is considering applying for a Thai DTV visa but will not enter Thailand for 6–8 months. They seek advice on the implications of applying with a long-dated flight. Community responses indicate that applications should ideally be submitted within 3 months of the intended entry date. Submitting further in advance may result in application rejection or delays. While the visa itself is valid for 5 years, applying too early can complicate the process. A few members mentioned that it's possible to apply with a later flight date and enter later, but it's advisable to follow embassy guidelines closely.

Kel ********* · Answer

Thanks everyone, that seems to be a pretty resounding answer to have the application date close to entry date. Anyone have experience of applying with an early entry date, but then entering later on?

A. ************ · Answer

Question: Why would want to burn 1/2 a year or more off of the visa?

Henrik ***** · Answer

Most Embassies informs that visa application, should not be done more than 3 months before departure.

Check the website of the Thai Embassy you will apply at.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

On the application form, it advises to apply within 3 months of intended entry date. Anything more than that will probably put your application on hold until closer to the date.

Either apply later, or put down a closer flight date. Once you've been granted the dtv you can fly in whenever

Antti ********* · Answer

don't take the risk they may reject your application and you will lose your money. The visa rules say you can apply 3 months before

Wannikea ********* · Answer

They will probably reject any applications with an arrival date more than 3 months from the time the application is submitted

Lg ******* · Answer

Apply about a month before arrival

Greg ******** · Answer

If you say flight 6 to 8 months ahead they will tell you to apply closer to the time.

Brandon ************ · Answer

1) No problem, the visa is valid for 5 years.  You can enter anytime within that 5 years.

2) Many embassies will not process an application if the proposed entry date is greater than 3 months away.

Can I apply for the DTV visa if my entry into Thailand is 6–8 months away?

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