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Do they use the application date or approval date for the DTV visa in Thailand?

DTV Visa Visa Application Process Visa Approval Dates Thailand Immigration Long-term Visa

Dec 17, 2025

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When the DTV is approved, do they use the date of application or the actual approval date?

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The approval date is used for the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa), as confirmed by a comment stating that it is based on the date of issue rather than the application date. One commenter noted that the duration of the visa (five years) makes the specific date less significant in the long run.

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The date of issue.

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Tod *********

it's a FIVE YEAR visa, what difference would it make in the grand scheme of things ?

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