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Do I need to activate my DTV visa within a certain time frame after it’s issued?

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Jun 18, 2025

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Hi everyone,

I received a DTV visa earlier this year (in May), but due to personal circumstances I had to cancel my trip. I'm now planning to travel in October instead.

Does anyone know if there's a requirement to “activate” the visa within a certain time frame after it’s been issued? Or is it simply valid from the date of issue, meaning I can still travel later and I’ve just lost the months in between?

Thanks in advance for any advice or experience you can share!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The DTV visa is valid for five years from the date of issuance, and there is no requirement to activate it within a specific time frame. You can travel at any time before the visa expires without needing to activate it first.

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Anonymous ******************

Come and go whenever and as often as you want within the 5 years. There's no need to activate it. It is valid from the moment it is issued

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Guillermo *********

Its fine as long as you do it before it expires 5 years . There is not specific time for you to activate this visa

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Wannikea *********

You can enter any time, its validity is 5 years from date of issue.

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