This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

How long do you have to enter Thailand once your DTV is approved?

Dec 26, 2025
a day ago
Moss ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
My DTV was just approved! I won't move for a few months but now I can as soon as the time is right.
3,119
views
41
replies
2
images
14
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user announced their DTV visa approval and mentioned they won't move for a few months. Community members congratulated the user and asked questions about visa timelines, entry requirements, and how to prepare for their move to Thailand.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report πŸ‘

Congratulations πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
James ********
James ********
Garry ******
How long do you have to enter Thailand once the visa is approved? Also, im assuming that the time line for the DTV isnt initiated once you get your first stamp? Looking to pre plan with the same approach.
Moss ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
The five years begins right away and I'm not how long you can wait.
Garry ******
wow, interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Lilly ********
Congratulations! Are you taking classes or do you have a remote job?
Ty ****
congrats. from which country?
Moss ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ty ***
, I applied from the US, using Siam Legal as my Visa agent.
Kim **********
Which embassy and how many days did it take?
Moss ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Kim *********
, I used a Visa agent but I think they went through the embassy in Los Angeles. I thought it was going to take weeks but it only took four days.
Kim **********
@Moss *******
Thank you for reply.
Moss ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Siam Legal FTW!
Mark *********
When approved does the visa not start right away?
Moss ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Mark ********
, yes but you have 5 years to enter the country. However, it would be a waste of the Visa if you waited that long.
John *********
Is this newsworthy?πŸ€¦πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
Lilly ********
@John ********
β€” I find it helpful. I’m sure plenty of other people do also.
Luit *****************
@John ********
not really, just as many other posts...
Anonymous ******************
Which country did you apply for
Ryan ********
Anonymous participant 206 my guess is Thailand ;)
Marjoram **********
Congratulations.

None of the trolls will congratulate you, they just want to be snarky and rude when people ask a question sincerely 555
Dan *******
Lots of trolls on this site. Grumpy old men and young know it alls.
Lilly ********
@Dan ******
β€” so true! When I first saw it all, I kept thinking WTH. Too many angry guys crapping on everyone’s parade.
Dan *******
Sad 😒. I love my life. Some don’t love theirs and it shows. You get what you give.

God bless you and yours !
Anonymous ******************
You applied without a flight booked?
Anonymous ******************
Anonym deltaker 130 You don't need any fights booked, only evidence that you are outside of the country when applying
Matheo *************
Anonymous participant 130 you don’t need a return while on dtv