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How long do you have to enter Thailand after approval of the DTV visa request?

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Nov 17, 2025

5 months ago

Francesca ******

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Within how long do you have to enter Thailand once the DTV visa request has been approved?

I can submit the application from Europe in December, but before going to Thailand in June I need to travel to Bali first.

And I want to apply for the DTV Soft power.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Once your DTV visa request is approved, you have 5 years from the date of issue to enter Thailand. There is no specific time limit on when you must enter after approval; you could wait several years before using it, as long as you enter within the 5-year validity period.

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David ********

Up to you once approved you have the visa no time limit on entry you could wait 4 years then go but you only have a year left then

5 months ago

David ********

You have 5 years from the date of issue - come, go - at any time in that period

I got mine and from the day of issue have effectively been using it to live (and work remotely) in Thailand for over a year now

But you could get it, wait months before you even use it once, hell, even longer if you want

5 months ago

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David ********

What happens if I am approved for a DTV visa but only travel to Thailand years later?

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