How far in advance can I apply for a DTV visa for Thailand?

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Nov 2, 2024

4 days ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi everyone,

Could anyone clarify how far in advance we’re allowed to apply for the DTV? For exxample, if I plan to arrive in Thailand in March 2025, would it be possible to submit the application as early as December 2024?

Has anyone had experience with this through the Hanoi Embassy? Thank you for your help!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The general recommendation for applying for a DTV visa to Thailand is no more than 3 months in advance of your planned arrival. Experiences shared by respondents indicate that while this is a common guideline, there might be some variability depending on the embassy. Additionally, applicants may not need to provide details such as flight numbers or hotel bookings during the application process. It's advisable to check the specific requirements of the embassy where you will submit your application.

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Henrik *****

Check the website of the Embassy you will apply at.

Generally is no longer than 3 month before traveling the recommendation.

3 days ago

Luit *****************

When you apply over 3 months before the planned trip they might cancel the application, without refund.

But you only specify a planned date, nobody will check for it when you actually arrive.

4 days ago

Thiên ******

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@Luit ****************

Thank you. I saw some posts mentioned that we have to at least show the booking of the hotel/flights. Should be fine if we just book something random and cancel afterwards right?

4 days ago

Luit *****************

@Thiên *****

It seems every embassy has different rules, even with e-visa.

I only was asked when I planned to travel and where I would stay.

I was not asked for flight number, nor did I have to upload flight ticket or show hotel booking.

I only was asked for address where I stay and that is the house my wife and I own in Thailand.

4 days ago

Thiên ******

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@Luit ****************

Oh I see. Thanh you so much for the info 😊

4 days ago

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Thiên ******

Alessandro *********

Same in Czechia, no more than 3 months, but I could apply in October for my arrival in Bangkok the 15th February

4 days ago

Andrew *******

Isn’t it it doesn’t really matter how far in advance you apply? Since it’s a 5 year term

4 days ago

Luit *****************

@Andrew ******

it does matter, applications over 3 month before planned travel might be cancelled without refund

4 days ago

Andrew *******

@Luit ****************

oh you mean better approval via evisa

4 days ago

Luit *****************

@Andrew ******

I mean just mention a date within 3 months, it is only a planned dat, nobody checks if you actual arrive at that date or before or later.

For DTV it will be valid for 5 years from moment of approval.

For some other types of visa the 3 month limit might make sense, but not for DTV.

4 days ago

Elías ********

@Luit ****************

the thing is that if you do like that, then you lose time from the 5 years, as the clock starts on the visa issue date, not the date of first entry.

3 days ago

Luit *****************

@Elías *******

I know, but who cares about a few months more or less?

So if you think you can comply with requirements now, and you are not sure you can in a few months, just apply now.

Otherwise just wait till about one or two months before you plan to travel.

3 days ago

Andrew *******

@Luit ****************

yes yes agree with you here

4 days ago

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Andrew *******

Elías ********

My embassy website said: no more than 3 months in advance.

4 days ago

Thiên ******

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