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When does the 5-year validity of a Thai visa begin?

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Nov 25, 2024
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Miguel *************
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When does the 5 year start, is it on the date the visa gets approved or once you make your first DTV entry into Thailand? Thanks.
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The 5-year validity period for a Thai visa begins on the date the visa is approved, not on the date of the first entry into Thailand.
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Elías ********
Approval date, and the expiration date itself is also written on the visa.
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Miguel *************
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Thanks, everyone.
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John **********
The day the visa is issued
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Andi ***********
Date it is issued/approved
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Myles *******
Date of approval
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