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How long does a DTV visa holder have to enter Thailand after validation?

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Oct 29, 2024

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How long does a person with a DTV validated today have to enter the country at most? 3 months? tyvm

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A DTV visa is valid for five years from the issuance date, allowing entry at any time during that period. However, there seems to be confusion regarding a suggested three-month entry period. It's unclear whether this three-month guideline refers specifically to certain visa types or is more general advice for shorter visas.

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thank you for yours answers. Nevertheless, that doesn’t answer my question. Why do they give this 3-month period given that the visa starts from the date of issuance? Reading this, I understand that if my visa is issued today and I only go there in 91 days, it could cause issues when entering Thailand. I’m more than willing to believe you, but tell me why this 3-month period is mentioned. 😕Could this statement be intended for shorter visas in général? I will try we will see 😕🤕😂

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Tore *********

simply because they prioritize people applying within 3 months of their intended travel. And well, simply because they say so. It’s Thailand, it’s not all meant to make sense 🤷🏻‍♂️

That “should apply within 3 months” statement is used for pretty much all visas. It’s a generic/general thing. Its DTV that is unusual with its 5 years validity.

You should state a intended arrival day within 3 months from when you apply. But you don’t have to honor that. After you got the visa it doesn’t matter. 5 years as many already mentioned

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tyvm guys

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5 years

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Bob **********

5years

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Stuart *********

The visa is valid for 5 years from issue date. You can use it at any time during that period.

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Koin ******

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@Stuart ********

are u sur ? because on thai e-visa website, I see "you must (should) enter territory in the next 3 months" 🤣

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Koin ******

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here, page 2 of dtv application

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Luit *****************

this is general for all Thai visa. If you fill in a date over 3 months in the future, your application might be cancelled, so fill in a date earlier.

It is only a planned date of entry, it will not be checked when you actually enter, so you have the whole 5 year starting from the moment they approve your application.

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ok I hope 🙏

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Graham ******

That is so that you maximise the duration of the visa as the 5 years starts from the date of issue so why apply more than 3 months prior to travel and lose those 3 monthsd?

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Koin ******

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OK then I will do It 🙏👍👌

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Koin ******

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why.? it s simple ! I m eligible to dtv now but I cant go now ! I m afraid of laws changes in the near future.. that s why I want to do It now but I dont want to see my visa canceled if there is a max delay to respect

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Graham ******

that's a valid reason to apply early if you fear the requirements will change or it may be cancelled, you don't mind losing some of the 5 years

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Stuart *********

where?

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Koin ******

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OK I think I undersrtood it wrong but this sentence is weird. why they use "should"...

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