I have a few questions regarding both the 60-day Tourist Visa (TR) and 90-day Special Tourist Visa (STV). When do your days start getting counted?… Is it the date that the visa is approved at the Thai Embassy Canberra, OR, the date when you enter Thailand? How long do you have to start using the visa once it’s approved? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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The countdown for both the 60-day Tourist Visa (TR) and the 90-day Special Tourist Visa (STV) starts on the date you enter Thailand, not on the date the visa is approved at the embassy. Typically, these visas allow for a 90-day validity once issued, meaning you should enter Thailand within this period. Upon arrival, you'll receive a stamp that indicates how long you can stay, which may differ from the original visa expiration.