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Do I have to enter Thailand within 3 months to validate my DTV visa?
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Submitted: 22/12
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Do I have to enter within 3 months to validate it?
Submitted: 22/12
Added documents: 24/12
Do I have to enter within 3 months to validate it?
Answer summary
The general consensus among respondents is that there is no need to enter Thailand within 3 months to validate the DTV visa. Once approved, the visa is considered valid immediately for 5 years, although one comment questioned this, asking for more details on the applicant's nationality and qualifications.
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Kim *********
What country did you do it from? What nationality are you? What was your qualification (classes,medical)?
Luit *****************
No, there is no check when you enter, the visa is valid immediately when approved for 5 years
Dennis *********
I was told yes
Ray *****
No
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