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How long before entering Thailand can you apply for the DTV visa in the UK?

Jul 22, 2025
11 days ago
Kevin ******
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How long before entering Thailand can you apply for DTV in the UK , thanks.
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You can apply for the DTV visa up to 5 years before your intended travel to Thailand, according to general guidelines. However, many embassies will not accept applications if the travel date is more than 90 days away. The Thai embassy in the UK states that applicants can submit their applications 3 months prior to travel, even though the visa is valid for 5 years. It is also noted that the DTV visa may present difficulties in obtaining a bank account in Thailand.
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Jeff *************
Stupid question but how much is the DTV for US people
Stephanie *********
@Jeff ************
it's like $268 ish but you do need $15,500 in an american bank account for 6 months or be making a certain income.
Stephanie ********
@Stephanie ********
what is the income you have to make?
Stephanie *********
@Stephanie *******
honestly It's not specified you just need proof of incoming consistent income or get a letter from your remote employer stating so.
Jeff *************
Chris ******
On the Thai embassy site in the Uk it states 3 months prior but I would say anytime as it’s valid for 5 years
Paul *******
Generally 3 months on other tourist visas but some start from request date others from issue date. DTV suspect from issue date.
Nigel ********
THe problem with the DTV is you can't get a bank account
Bob **********
4 years and 364 days
Michael ********
@Bob *********
beat me to that comment 55
Andrew ********
You have to apply for it out of country and you can apply for it have never been to thailand before
Stuart *********
@Andrew *******
You are not limited to applying for if you’ve never been to Thailand before. Many people have successfully applied with previous entry history to Thailand.
Steve *******
@Andrew *******
before. Before entering Thailand.
Brandon ************
The visa is valid for 5 years, so you can apply for it up to 5 years before you will travel. Though that would waste most of the validity.

Many embassies will not process an application if you put your travel date greater than 90 days away though.
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