Will my DTV visa still be valid if my entry date is delayed by several months?

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I got my DTV visa approved for Thailand, but my plans changed. My flight was delayed by about a month, so my entry date and departure location are different from what I submitted. I’ll enter Thailand about 4 months after applying.

Has anyone had a similar situation? Did it cause any issues or require any updates?

Thanks!

Has anyone had a similar situation? Did it cause any issues or require any updates?

Thanks!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The community shared that delaying entry into Thailand after DTV visa approval does not typically cause issues. Users reported entering much later than their application states, indicating that the visa remains valid for five years from approval. The only notable requirements mentioned were to complete the TDAC prior to arrival and to ensure regular 90-day reporting once in Thailand.

Liza ******** · Answer

There is a requirement to have your first entry within some time period I believe you may want to check the Thai embassy website or do some online searching. Sorry I don’t recall the time frame

Kurt ************* · Answer

No problem.

Just make sure you enter before 3 months from the start date of the visa.

Have even heard about people not entering until 6 months after start.

But its a come and go visa. Just need to do a first entry really

Arnold ******* · Answer

It’s not a problem.

Marianne ******** · Answer

The validity of the visa is 5 years.

You have 5 years to enter. There is no deadline to "activate" it.

John ********* · Answer

No you can enter in 3 yrs time, it’s up to you, the 5 year clock started ticked from the date your DTV was approved.

Daryl ***** · Answer

Yes, you’ll be fine. I had my DTV approved in October and arrived in late December, and that timing was not an issue. Since you now have a five-year visa, you can come and go as needed. Just make sure you follow the requirements: complete your TDAC within three days prior to arrival, and once you are in Thailand, make sure you stay on top of your 90-day reporting as well.

Darren ********* · Answer

Yeah entered about 5 months later than the date on my application didn't matter at all. I think the only time that date really matters is if ypu don't give them reasonable time they can use it as an e cuse to cancel the app. Now if you said you were going for a soft power reason they might ask why you missed your date. But probably fine.

Graham ****** · Answer

No problems, enter day 1 or day 5 years minus 1, up to you

Will my DTV visa still be valid if my entry date is delayed by several months?

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