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What happens if I want to stay in Vietnam longer after my DTV approval?
DTV VisaVietnam ImmigrationVisa DurationTravel Between Thailand and VietnamExpat Life in ThailandThailand Visa Rules
Oct 19, 2025
6 months ago
OptimisticB************
ORIGINAL POSTERQuick question:
going to Vietnam to apply for DTV, incase I want to stay in vietnam a bit longer after dtv approval,
what happens in that case?is possible ? And for how long? Thanks!
going to Vietnam to apply for DTV, incase I want to stay in vietnam a bit longer after dtv approval,
what happens in that case?is possible ? And for how long? Thanks!
TLDR : Answer Summary
If you have your DTV (Long-term Visa) approved, you do not need to enter Thailand immediately. You can enjoy your time in Vietnam for as long as you like. Once the DTV is issued, it allows you to enter Thailand anytime within the 5-year term. You can stay in Thailand for 2-5 months at a time and spend 90 days in Vietnam, which offers flexibility to travel between the two countries.
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Finn *******
If I was you I’d do a month in Vietnam !
Best way to do it
Shouldn’t take any longer than that
Best way to do it
Shouldn’t take any longer than that
DTV_Be*******
You could just travel between the 2 for 5 years
2-5 months in Thailand at a time
90 days at a time in Vietnam
Or however your schedule is
2-5 months in Thailand at a time
90 days at a time in Vietnam
Or however your schedule is
Anonymous ******************
You do not need to enter Thailand right after getting your DTV approved, enjoy Vietnam!
Andi ***********
Once your DTV is issued you can enter LOS anytime within the 5 year term limit .
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