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Does the DTV Intended Date of Departure need to be within 180 days of arrival in Thailand?

DTV Visa Thailand Visa Application Visa Departure Dates Visa Rules Expats in Thailand

Jan 15, 2026

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Apologies in advance for my silly questions Just want to make sure I understand this application process.

DTV Intended Date of Departure - does this need to be within the 180 days on arrival? Or is it just within the 5 year mark?

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The intended date of departure for the DTV application must be within the 180 days of arrival into Thailand. Comments emphasize that setting your departure date within this timeframe is advisable, as extensions are not guaranteed.

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Since extensions aren’t guaranteed, it’s best to have your departure date on or before the 180 day mark.

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Exit from Thailand with in 180 days from date of arrival into Thailand for the DTV online form.

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