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Is the validity of my Thai Non-Immigrant O Visa from the application date or entry date?

NON-O visa Thailand immigration visa validity expat advice entry requirements

Feb 27, 2025

a year ago

Sam ********

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Hi Everybody. I just received my non immigrant o visa, only 2 days after applying which was nice. 

But dates are valid from today for 3 months and not from the date I arrive, which I put in the application. Is this normal or a mistake? Will I only have until the valid date on e visa, or will I still get 3 months from whenever I enter? 

Sorry if been asked before, I couldn’t find it in my search.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The valid period of your Non-O visa starts from the date of issuance and allows entry into Thailand within 90 days. Once you enter Thailand, you will be granted a 3-month stay from your entry date. It's important to check the stamp on your passport for the exact dates.

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Jimmy *******

We have been looking into this too, however, on the Thai consulate website reads as though the visa date starts from date of approval and not the date of entry when entering the country. Thats why we are holding off until a month before we leave.

a year ago

Sam ********

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@Jimmy ******

I think as others have said here, you get 3 months to enter from approval date. Then 3 months in country from date of entry.

a year ago

Jimmy *******

@Sam *******

cheers mate, will check again as it would be great if thats the case.

a year ago

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Jimmy *******

Graham ******

When you are stamped in check the date on your stamp before walking away to ensure that it is 90 days as mistakes are made and difficult to correct later

a year ago

Mike *******

Just bring that paperwork and present it at immigration when you enter at the airport. They will stamp your passport on that day and that will be your visa and date. Good?

a year ago

Tony **********

@Mike ******

not if the visa validity period had expired (not used within 90 days of issue).

a year ago

Nongnuch ********

@Mike ******

not good, because of wrong wording. You enter on this 90-days Non-Imm-O visa, you will get stamped with a 90-days stay permit, and the visa will become void and expired after the entry

a year ago

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Nongnuch ********

Juan ********

Where did you apply? Just curious

a year ago

Sam ********

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@Juan *******

Canberra Australia

a year ago

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Sam ********

Micah ********

Think of your Visa as your "entry pass" to get to your stay.

Your entry pass is good until that time. Once you use it, you'll be granted a 3-month "Stay" from the time of entry.

a year ago

Sam ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Micah *******

thanks mate 🍻

a year ago

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Sam ********

Brandon ************

That's how visas work. You have 90 days to enter Thailand. And then the non-O gives you 90 days in Thailand that start as soon as you enter.

a year ago

Sam ********