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Can I delay my entry to Thailand after my visa has been approved?

Thai visa immigration visa validity entry delay NON-O visa

Jul 22, 2025

9 months ago

Art ***************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello, I applied, and it took them 10 hours to approve my application. I'm excited. My question is, can I delay my entry? I put an August 25th entry, but now I need to come to the country by November.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user was approved for a Thai visa in just 10 hours and inquired about delaying their entry, originally planned for August 25th but now needing to enter by November. Responses clarify that the visa is valid for 5 years from the date of issuance, so delaying entry will not affect the visa's validity.

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Can no

9 months ago

Jude ****************

Mai dai

9 months ago

Dom ********

lol 😂 it’s fine, your visa is valid for 5 years you can enter whenever

9 months ago

Bob **********

You got 5 years to enter

9 months ago

Jef ********

You have 5 years to enter , it doesn’t matter.

Also your visa starts on the date of issue not the date of first entry !👌🫡

9 months ago

A. ************

That sounds unbelievable! I have to ask, where did you apply? And was it workcation or soft power?

To your question, I dont think a delay/rescheduled arrival will effect anything other than the length of time you get to enjoy Thailand because the visa is effective now.

9 months ago

Art ***************

ORIGINAL POSTER

A. Nony Mous I applied at their LA embassy. I am in WA state.

It’s a workation.

9 months ago

A. ************

@Art **************

You must have to put together an A+ packet of information! Good job and congrats!

9 months ago

Art ***************

ORIGINAL POSTER

A. Nony Mous, I just followed their instructions and submitted what they are asking for.

9 months ago

Andi ***********

A. Nony Mous Taipei had a turnaround of around 6hrs for approval when they did in person applications. Apply in the morning before 11 and pick up the visa in the afternoon.

9 months ago

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Andi ***********

Do visa applicants need to enter Thailand within a specific time after issuance, or can they enter within 5 years?

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Is there a time frame to enter Thailand after my DTV is approved?

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