Answered2 years ago

What is the entry deadline for a DTV e-visa issued in the UK for Thailand?

DTV e-visa Thailand visa rules Immigration Visa validity Expat advice

Stephen *******

asked Sep 18, 2024

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Looking for clarification on issue we have

Just applied for DTV e-visa in UK, paid fee and just waiting for approval which should literally be anytime now

However, we’ve just had an issue that is going to delay our arrival in Thailand by 3-4 months

Does anyone know if there is a set period that you have to enter Thailand in once DTV visa has been issued

Done internet research and one person said that there is no time limit on entering, but obviously the visa will only be valid for 5 years from date it was issued

Can’t find anything else regarding this 

Any sensible answers welcome

Answer summary

The DTV e-visa issued in the UK does not impose a specific time limit for entering Thailand once it is granted. However, it is essential to note that the visa remains valid for 5 years from the issuance date. Thus, while you can enter at any time within that 5-year window, any delay in entry will count against the total duration of your stay, meaning you'd effectively lose that time off the total 5-year period.

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Elías ********

It doesn't matter at all. The only thing is that the validity of the visa starts from the issue date, not the first entry date. So you will just "lose" 3-4 month out of your 5-year stay. Anyways, if you're lucky you can get it approved very soon, otherwise it might take 1 month or slightly more to be processed and granted.

2 years ago

Andi ***********

No set period of entry when the DTV is issued. You have the validity of the visa, use it as you please.

2 years ago

Stephen *******

@Andi **********

thank you

2 years ago

Glenn **********

Valid for 5 years from issue date.

2 years ago

Stephen *******

@Glenn *********

I realise that, just didn’t know whether you had to enter Thailand within a set period of issue as you do with tourist visa which I believe is 3 months

2 years ago

Biff *******

@Stephen ******

the three months you’re referring to is the validity of that visa. The DTV has a validity of five years so, you need to enter within that validity.

2 years ago