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Can I use my Thai visa after a year of obtaining it without issues?

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May 19, 2025

a year ago

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Do I have to use the visa right away can I use it after 1 year or longer to go ? Would it cause any issues ?

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You have a period of up to 5 years to use your Thai visa from the date of issuance. There is no requirement to use it immediately, and using it after 1 year, or even within the 5-year limit, should not cause any issues.

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As I got it 1 year ago and never did use it .

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Elías ********

Participante anónimo what visa? the DTV hasn't been implemented for one year yet. The first batch was issued in mid or end July 2024.

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@Elías *******

I mean in July your right

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Ratchaneekorn **********

Use whenever you want to within 5y

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Pete *******

You have 5 years to use the visa.

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