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When does the validity of a 90-day non-O visa start?

Mar 25, 2025
9 days ago
Polat *******
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Hello to group members. I am now applying for a 90 day non-O visa online. My trip is scheduled for this June. I wonder if the visa period begins from the date the embassy issues it or will it be valid according to travel dates I mention on the application form?
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The 90-day non-O visa's validity period begins from the date it is issued by the embassy or consulate, not the travel dates mentioned in the application. You can enter Thailand anytime within the 90-day validity period and your 90-day stay will commence from the date of entry.
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Ellie *******
Just unnecessary additional info as many people are mixing up visa validity and entry stamp.

As Lloyd said, the visa itself's validity of 90 days (<- the period you can use that visa to enter Thailand to get an entry stamp for the status on the visa) starts on the issued date but the Thai embassy/consulate.

Your 90-day stay on Non-O starts on the day you enter Thailand within the visa validity as day 1, even if you enter Thailand on the last day of visa validity.
Lloyd ********
It will be valid for 3 months from the date of issue
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