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When does the 5-year validity of a Thai visa begin: after approval or first entry?
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Jul 29, 2024
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Sjors
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Am wondering, does the 5 year validity kick in after the visa is approved or after your first entry using the visa?
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The 5-year validity of a Thai visa begins after the visa is approved, as confirmed by multiple comments.
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Milly
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After it approved. It said clearly on the visa paper
Daniel
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I believe it’s when the visa is approved.
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