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What is the entry window for activating different types of visas in Thailand?

Thai Visa Rules Non O Visa DTV Visa Visa Activation Entry Windows for Visas

Nov 19, 2025

20 hours ago

James ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

When a visa application is approved, what is the length of the window for entry to activate the visa? Is this window the same for all applied for visas? If no, are there specific windows for the DTV and Non O/Retirement? Thank you.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The length of the entry window to activate a Thai visa varies by visa type. The Non O Visa allows entry within 90 days from its issue date, while the DTV Visa provides a 5-year validity for entry, allowing multiple entries and granting a 180-day stamp for each arrival. It's essential to check the specific validity end date on your visa to ensure timely entry.

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Wolf ******

On your e-Visa is marked enddate of validity. If you enter Thailand before the enddate, you get stamped in depending your visa (tourist visa ex METV 60 days, non-O 90 days, non O-A 365 days, DTV 180 days).

11 hours ago

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19 hours ago

James ********

As you said, it depends on what Thai Visa you have ...

The Non O Visa gives you a 90 day window from its issue date to enter Thailand.

The DTV Visa is a 5 year multiple entry Thai tourist visa which can be used to enter Thailand anytime during the 5 years from its issue date and grants you 180 Day stamp on EACH arrival.

20 hours ago

James ******

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@James *******

Pardon this second ask...in the case of the DTV and Non O based on retirement, the window is the actual length of the visa? If yes, then the 5 years on the DTV and 90 days on the Non O DAY 1 is day of entry, correct? Thank you for the clarification.

20 hours ago

James ********

Non O Visa...

You must enter Thailand with a Thai Non-O visa within 90 days of the visa's issuance date. The single-entry visa is valid for entry only once within this 3-month period, and the initial stay is for up to 90 days from your arrival date.

DTV visa...

Is valid for Entry into Thailand for 5 years from its date of issue.

However the Thai Embassy's or Consulates are Asking that you Apply for the DTV visa WITHIN 90 days of your planned use of it.

20 hours ago

James ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

James Miller Excellent and more than reasonable asking to enter within 90 days for DTV or Non O. Thank you for your assistance.

18 hours ago

Anne **********

@James *******

and for the METV, is it the same timeline? Tx

20 hours ago

James ********

The METV multiple entry tourist visa ...

You can enter Thailand with a METV multiple-entry tourist visa multiple times within a six-month period from the date the visa was issued. Each visit is typically limited to 60 days, but you can request a 30-day extension at an immigration office. Note that you must enter Thailand within a specific timeframe from issuance, such as the first three months for some locations, so it is important to check your specific embassy's requirements.

17 hours ago

James ********

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Maria *************

Anne **********

and what is then the timeline to enter TH once the METV has been delivered?

19 hours ago

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