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Can I travel to another country after obtaining a DTV visa without canceling it?

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asked Feb 21, 2026
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If I obtain a DTV visa while in the US and then go to another country for one month, will my visa be cancelled?

do I need to go directly to Thailand after obtaining the DTV visa?
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Once you obtain a DTV visa, you are not required to go directly to Thailand and can travel to another country without canceling your visa. The DTV visa is valid for 5 years with multiple entries, so you have a considerable period to enter Thailand.
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ThaiBot what’s up?
Justin ********
Justin ********
The dtv is a 5year visa. any more questions?
Luit *****************
Luit *****************
If you mean you are approved for the visa, then the answer is you can go anywhere before going to Thailand.

During the processing of the request you should stay in the country where you apply until they decide about your request.
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Andrew *********
Andrew *********
If you mean after you have obtained it, no it doesnt matter.

You only need to turn up sometime in the 5 year validity period.
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@Andrew ********
I read that you have to go within 90 days of the issuance of the DTV?
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
Anonymous participant 965 you read wrong. The visa is valid until the date on the visa
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 965 that's incorrect. You have 5 years to enter Thailand.
Andrew *********
Andrew *********
Anonymous participant 965 Ok. I maybe wrong.
Elías ********
Elías ********
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DTV_Be*******
DTV_Be*******
Have you ever been outside your county before????

It’s a 5 year multi entry visa broken into 6 month segments

So no it won’t be cancelled since it’s MULTI ENTRY
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