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Can I enter Thailand on a DTV issued more than 3 months ago without problems?

Aug 1, 2025
3 days ago
Has anyone experienced any problems entering Thailand on a DTV that was issued more than 3 months prior to arrival?
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The community members report no issues entering Thailand on a DTV visa issued over three months prior to arrival. One user mentioned entering after 4.5 months without problems, while another pointed out a general validity period of five years for the visa.
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Dom ********
I entered after 4.5 months and no issues 👍
Anonymous *************
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@Dom *******
Oh, that's good to know. Thanks.
Andi ***********
No record of that, you have 5 years to enter with it
Anonymous *************
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@Andi **********
I know you’ve written that elsewhere, and thanks for your response. It’s just that things can go awry in Thailand. It would be strange if immigration had nothing to say about a person arriving a year after applying, especially given the dates of the course need to be submitted..
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer So just be prepared to answer questions why you postponed your softpower activity.

But in most cases they would not even ask.
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant If you entered a year after applying with no current enrollment that is something else. Enter within your visa term but comply with terms of entry.