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Can I choose my own start date for a SETV visa issued in London if I travel before going to Thailand?

SETV Visa Thai Visa Regulations Visa Start Date Travel Plans Expats in Thailand

Nov 6, 2019

6 years ago

Ian *******

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I am toying with an idea, perhaps somebody might know.

If I get a SETV visa from the Thai embassy in London. 

Can the start date be what ever I want?

An thinking of Da Nang and the Philippines first on a long trip then ending up in Thailand.

If i have an SETV visa already then it saves getting one in Da Nang or the Philippines.

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A SETV (Single Entry Tourist Visa) issued in London has specific regulations regarding its start date. According to responses, the visa must be used within three months of issuance, but the effective start date is the day you enter Thailand, not when the visa is issued. This means you can travel to places like Da Nang and the Philippines before entering Thailand, as long as you use the visa within the designated timeframe.

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6 years ago

Ian *******

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Thanks. Just what I want

6 years ago

Ian *******

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6 years ago

Steven ***************

The visa already starts whenever you want, when you enter Thailand is when it starts.The date on the Visa is its use by date.

6 years ago

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If I remember well, a SETV can be used within the next three months after being issued.

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