How much passport validity is required for DTV in Thailand?

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Jan 3, 2025

2 days ago

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Is there a certain amount of time you need to have left on your passport for DTV? (before it expires)

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When traveling with a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) to Thailand, it is commonly advised to have at least 6 months of validity left on your passport to prevent any complications. Some comments suggest even longer durations, like 5 years, if you wish to avoid any potential issues, as the requirements can vary by airline and immigration policies.

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Andrew *******

5+ years if you want your life to be easy

2 days ago

Dennis *********

I was wondering the same since it’s a 5 year

Airline has nothing to do with visa. But more than six months to be safe but not properly 5 years

2 days ago

James *******

11 years

2 days ago

Cissi *********

@James ******

I have seen your pointless comments (often with inaccurate information) so many times now, I just have to ask... Why, what's the point, does it give you some kind of satisfaction to mislead people or act like a clown? 🤔 I don't get it and I sincerly want to know!

2 days ago

James *******

@Cissi ********

Yes, massive satisfaction to provide a public service. Let's hope he hasn't applied for an 11 year passport already.

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

@James ******

everyone has its own kind of humor...

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

Ben *************

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@James ******

lol

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Ben *************

Mercy *********

It's not specific to DTV. It's up to the airline and immigration when you enter the country. Not sure there's any hard rule about it, but generally it's advised to have at least 6 months validity left on your passport (when entering any country) to avoid potential issues.

2 days ago

John ********

@Mercy ********

If a passport has less than six months valid some airlines will not accept depending on where you want to travel too. Also most if not all countries that you apply at their Embassy or consulate for visas required a minimum of six months on application. Seeing as most passports last ten years, forfeiting less than six months is better than refusals anywhere.

2 days ago

Ben *************

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@Mercy ********

got it thanks

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Ben *************

Do I have to enter Thailand within 3 months to validate my DTV visa?

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2 days ago

How soon do I need to leave Thailand to activate my DTV after it is issued?