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Can I travel around Asia before entering Thailand on my spousal 90-day non-immigrant visa?

Hardev *******
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Hi . Am applying for a spousal 90 day non immigrant visa from the uk. On receipt of the visa , do I need to travel directly to Thailand or can I say travel around Asia first and after a couple of weeks

travel to Thailand get the single entry chop in my passport
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The applicant is seeking clarification on whether they must enter Thailand immediately after obtaining their 90-day non-immigrant spousal visa, or if they can travel around Asia first. Responses indicate that the visa is valid for 90 days from the issue date and that the entry stamp is granted upon arrival in Thailand, regardless of when the traveler chooses to enter within that validity period. Additionally, there is a question regarding the necessity of remaining in the UK during the visa approval process.
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Thank you all .The application was submitted in the uk about 8 working days about ( 90 day non o spousal ). From previous post , it can take between 2 days and 3 weeks . Do I need to be in uk for the approval ( which is emailed ) or can I fly elsewhere to wait for the approval and then to Thailand
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Graham ******
Graham ******
The visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue then you get your 90 days entry stamp
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
The visa is valid for 90 days from issue. Whether you use it on day 1 or day 90 is irrelevant. You’ll get a stamp for 90 day on entry.

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