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Is it normal not to use a Thai visa within the first year of approval?

Ahmd ****
asked Oct 14, 2026
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I have a question

I get the visa this month but my plans changed and i think i will not visit Thailand for the nex year but, i just want to know if is it normal

They will not complain or ask me anything if i will not use it for the first year ???

Any information !!!
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The question addresses concerns about not using a newly approved Thai visa within the year. Responses indicate that it's generally not an issue if the visa isn't used; however, it is critical to note that certain visas, such as the one under discussion, may have specific time frames (like 90 days) during which they must be utilized, otherwise they expire, necessitating reapplication.
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Phil ******
Phil ******
No
Tony *********
Tony *********
You only have 90 days to use once approved otherwise it expires and you have to reapply again and you lost your money 💰
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Tony Cabello 5 years
Tony *********
Tony *********
Ahmd Kh on your DTV visa

It still should state if you have a enter before date .
Michael *************
Michael *************
Which visa?
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Michael P. Gillett dtv
NiftyTu********
NiftyTu********
I know that when applying, it mentioned applying if you intend to enter within the next 3 months. Wether that makes a difference to actual first entry requirements I do not know.
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NiftyTurkey7590 dtv
Peter *******
Peter *******
It’s good for 90 days then you have to reapply
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Peter Joyce dtv
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
No, they will not care that you had a visa before and did not use it.

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