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Is the DTV effective immediately upon approval, and can I enter Thailand before the chosen arrival date?
Dec 13, 2025
5 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTEROnce the DTV is approved, is it effective immediately? I'm wondering if I will be able to go to Thailand before the "arrival date" I picked in the application.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Once approved, the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) is effective immediately, allowing you to enter Thailand anytime. However, if you apply well in advance, your application may be held until closer to your specified travel date. If you enter Thailand before your DTV is officially stamped, you may need to exit and re-enter to activate it.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Yes.
Ian **********
The 5 year countdown starts the day the DTV is approved. You can enter anytime you like.
Humble******
Immediately. But if you apply too far in advance they may backlog your application until closer to the travel date you provided in the application.
Kurt *************
Yes affective from date its stamped
Anonymous ******************
If entering prior to approved you must leave and re enter to activate the DTV
Elías ********
Yes
Anonymous ******************
Yes, once approved you can enter instantly
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