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What is the starting date of the DTV visa: the date issued or the application flight date?

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Nov 15, 2024

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Is the starting date of the DTV visa the day the visa is issued or the proposed date/flight date that the candidate used in the application?

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The starting date of the DTV visa is the date the visa is issued, while the 180-day duration refers to the date you enter Thailand.

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Date the visa is issued for the 5 years. The 180 days is the date you enter. From my understanding.

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this is correct.

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