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How far in advance can you apply for a Thai DTV visa?
Apr 29, 2026
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ORIGINAL POSTERHow far in advance are people applying for their DTV? Thanks peeps! 😀
TLDR : Answer Summary
The general recommendation is to apply for your Thai DTV visa within 3 months before your planned trip to Thailand. Some users suggest applying 4-6 weeks prior for quicker processing, while others mention timelines as short as 2 weeks depending on the country of application.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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ElÃas ********
In theory you shouldn't do it beyond 3 months in advance.
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4-6 weeks before. Back within 7 days. London
James ********
It's recommended by Thai Embassy's and Consulates to apply within 3 MONTHS of your planned trip to Thailand.
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