What should I enter as my 'date of departure' when applying for a visa to stay in Thailand?

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So are people usually flying out of Thailand to Vietnam or nearby countries just to wait the three months, or what do you normally put here? 😄

Also, what does it mean that the “date of departure” has to be filled in? I’m applying for a visa to stay, so I would assume I can leave whenever I want.

What do you usually enter there? Do people just put six months, since you need to leave the country periodically anyway?

Ask Thailand · Answer

In discussions about filling out the 'date of departure' for a Thai visa application, it is mentioned that applicants can put any date as long as it is within the visa's valid period (less than 180 days for DTV). Some users noted that it's advisable to be realistic with the date and to potentially prepare for scrutiny regarding proof of funds and return travel plans. Several comments highlighted that individuals typically must apply for a visa before arriving in Thailand and that the intended departure should correspond to the visa's duration.

Lynnette ******* · Answer

A visa is for you to enter the country and there are several categories. Tourist visa 60 days. Non-O Retirement visa 90 days. DTV 5 years with 180 day stays each entry. METV. Etc etc. Which type are you applying for?

ข้าว ******** · Answer

You can skip the departure date as I just learned.

Robert ******* · Answer

Usually people apply for a VISA BEFORE they intend to go to Thailand, not after living illigal in Thailand.

It means that you missed the purpose of this website. Go back to the start and you can see that people can choose for dozens of visa, it is not specially made for YOU.

INTENDEND means your plans NOT booked, paid and confirmed tickets, easy for most DTV as they can NOT meet any requirement for an Extension of STay so they have to leave after maximum 180 days of stay.

Again you need to leave as DTV holder after 360 days, day of entry is day 1.

NOT 180 days.

Dave ******* · Answer

You may well be asked for proof of funds,return travel booked,and a reservation for the 1st night, it's up to the immigration officer, they have the power to change rules at any time so cover all aspects.

Waqar ******** · Answer

Make sure to print your DTV after you get approved. That's a must requirement. Everything else is just chill. ✅

Steve ******** · Answer

Am I the only one confused, or are your questions somehow confusing?

You should not apply for a Visa now if you want to arrive in Thailand e.g. in October.

If your expected arrival date is within the next three months, everything is fine.

What does that have to do with leaving the country and waiting three months? Officially (!) you have to apply for a Visa outside of Thailand, i.e. when you are applying now, you should already be outside of Thailand.

And no Thai Visa is for an indefinite period of stay. So if you are applying for a normal tourist visa, your intended departure date should be within the validity period of the tourist visa (60 days). The same applies for the DTV (180 days).

Dany ******** · Answer

just put something that could be realistic. thats all. no proof needed.

Efficien********* · Answer

You can just put any date. It does not have to be exact. It should be less than 180 days

Will ************ · Answer

Less than 180 days after your estimated date of arrival

What should I enter as my 'date of departure' when applying for a visa to stay in Thailand?

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