Answered10 months ago

What should I do if my DTV application is delayed before my travel date to Thailand?

DTV visa Thailand immigration visa approval delays embassy procedures visa exemption travel complications

Anonymous *************

asked Dec 17, 2025

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What happens if a slow embassy doesn’t approve your DTV before the travel date?

Would I be allowed to enter Thailand on a Visa exemption and fly back out once it’s approved let’s say Vietnam and re enter on the DTV.

Is this allowed?

Answer summary

If your DTV visa application is not approved before your travel date, you should remain in the country where you applied until the application is processed. Although some travelers have entered Thailand on a visa exemption while waiting for their DTV approval, this is risky; it could result in the denial of your visa application and the loss of your application fee. It is highly recommended to wait for the visa's approval at the embassy and avoid unnecessary travel that could jeopardize your application.

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Elías ********

Entering Thailand visaless wouldn't be a problem, but you risk your DTV application to be denied and the application fee lost.

10 months ago

John **********

No. You must stay in the location you apply from until the process completes

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

@John *********

says who? Give me link to rules

10 months ago

John **********

Anonymous participant says many thai consulates, they view online visa applications as being just the same as if you had walked in and handed over your passport. A number of consulates even make you sign that you will remain there until processing completes.

Here's London as an example

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10 months ago

Anonymous ******************

The cost will increase for sure. Have to buy round trip as well as hotel booking again .

The best scenario is cancel the flight ticket rather than reschedule and extend hotel. Because don’t know when it would know the result.

Wait until approved there . Buy ticket only one way ticket to Thailand.

The cost will not high as back and forth.

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

Anonymous participant 345 i will be on 65 days by time my flight arrives. I tried to do the application online and it said I was too early 😢

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

Anonymous participant application start date until flight date will be 65 days in total.

10 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Anonymous participant why 65 days?

10 months ago

Andrew ********

No you must be outside the country during process - or face denial

10 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Don't blame the embassy if you screwed up with your travel dates

10 months ago

Anonymous *************

Anonymous participant 229 nasty comment.

10 months ago

Anonymous ******************

Sometimes it worked, other times it lead to trouble or cancellation at in-country offices. They may also use it against you at any point in the future, because the rules are clear. NOT recommended. Do NOT disrespect the Kingdom.

10 months ago

Pete *******

People have done exactly that without issue. But, equally people’s applications have been denied for leaving the country. Some Embassies require an affirmation that you remain in country until the visa is processed.

10 months ago