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Can I take a flight to Thailand on the same day I receive my DTV approval email?

DTV Visa Activation Entry Requirements Thailand Visa Expat Advice

Apr 28, 2025

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Hello,

Let's say I get the DTV via email (not happened yet 😞 ) at something like 3pm. Can I take a 7pm flight the same day to Thailand or is the DTV only  activated the next day?

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Yes, you can take a flight to Thailand on the same day you receive your DTV (Digital Travel Visa) approval email. The visa becomes active immediately upon receipt of the approval email, allowing you to travel as long as the date indicated in your visa file states that it is valid from that day.

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I entered on the same day mine was issued.

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@Sophie *************

great thank you!!

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When and where did you apply?

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Maksym ***********

You can enter even it was issued a hour ago. if date in file says active from today, then you can use it today.

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awesome thanks!

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Johan **************

The day you receive the approval email is the day the visa is active. So yes you could fly on the same day.

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@Johan *************

awesome thank you 😊

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