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Is there a time limit for activating a DTV visa once issued before entering Thailand?

Jul 16, 2025
a day ago
Got my DTV in mid-june but will be able to go to Thailand only at the beginning of October.

Do you think it will be a problem?

Some visas should be activated no later than three months after they are given. Is it also the case for the DTV?

Does anyone has experienced going to Thailand with a DTV delivered more than three months before his arrival date?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) does not have a strict three-month activation rule; instead, it allows entry anytime within five years from the date of issuance. Multiple comments confirm that as long as you enter Thailand before your visa's five-year expiration date, you should be fine.
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Wannikea *********
5 years validity
Anonymous *************
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Anna *********
Anytime before the 5 year expiry date is fine . You will be fine
Anonymous *************
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@Anna ********
Thank you!
A. ************
You might want to reach out to the embassy where you got the visa and ask this question. It would be a sad state of affairs for you to show up with the expectation of being able to stay for 6 months and wind up with a 60 day visa exemption stamp.
Pete *******
You have 5 years from issue to enter Thailand.
Anonymous *************
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@Pete ******
Thank you!