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What should I select for the 'Intended date of departure' on my Thai visa application?

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Oct 10, 2025

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What do people select for the 'Intended date of departure'? 1 year from now? 5 years?

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When filling out the 'Intended date of departure' for a Thai visa, most users recommend selecting a date within 180 days of your application, ideally one you are likely to travel before your visa expiration. Some users mention the option to skip this section entirely, while others suggest entering a date approximately 80 days later.

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Dany ********

where exactly do you need a date for departure in the dtv process?

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SunnyKan********

Put any date less than 180 days

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

I put around 80 days later

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

Put in a date that you will likely travel before your stamp is up

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

Don't need to put departure date. You can skip that section

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