Answereda year ago
Can I delay my entry to Thailand after my visa has been approved?
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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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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Jude ****************
Can no
Jude ****************
Mai dai
Dom ********
lol 😂 it’s fine, your visa is valid for 5 years you can enter whenever
Bob **********
You got 5 years to enter
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 !👌🫡
Also your visa starts on the date of issue not the date of first entry !👌🫡
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.
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.
Art ***************
OPA. Nony Mous I applied at their LA embassy. I am in WA state.
It’s a workation.
It’s a workation.
A. ************
@Art **************
You must have to put together an A+ packet of information! Good job and congrats!Art ***************
OPA. Nony Mous, I just followed their instructions and submitted what they are asking for.
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.
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