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How long do I have to enter Thailand after getting my DTV visa?

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Oct 28, 2024

2 years ago

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Just got my DTV-does anyone know how quick I have to get my sorry buttocks to thailand? I have to wrap up some personal things in the States...thanks for any feedback

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After obtaining your DTV visa, you have a maximum of 5 years to enter Thailand before the visa expires. Nonetheless, it's advisable to plan your arrival sooner rather than later, with suggestions indicating entering Thailand within 4 years and 11 months, or even on the last day before the expiration.

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Try to get here within the next 4years 11 months

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Jared *********

Within 5 years... before the visa expires

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the five years starts from the date of approval, not from the date of entry?

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Justin ********

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right but why ask, it says the dates right on the visa so you have no risk of messing it up! easy

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Justin ********

Why not come on year four, day 364?

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