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Can I enter Thailand before my stated visa application date if my DTV has been approved?

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Feb 28, 2025

a month ago

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Hello, need some advice if I may! 

My DTV has been approved for arrival in May, however I wish to go to Thailand earlier will there be an issue if I use it before the date I stated in my application? 

Thanks 🙏

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The user has a DTV visa approved for arrival in May but is considering entering Thailand earlier. The comments suggest that it is permissible to enter Thailand any time during the visa's validity period, which is typically counted from the date of issuance rather than the stated arrival date.

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Tick tick tick your visa is already counting down to 5 years, you just haven’t checked in yet

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John *******

What does the visa date say?

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Steve *******

No, you can enter the country whenever you want, during the 5 year period of it's validity.

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Calvin ******

Your visa is (or should be) valid from the date of issue. So you should be fine using it immediately.

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