Quick question: once the DTV is approved, does the 5-year validity start from the approval date or the arrival date?

Hi everyone,

I received my Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) on 15 September 2025. I have a trip planned to Argentina on 20 November 2025, and after that, I’d like to fly to Thailand.

I have two questions:

1. I read somewhere that I need to enter Thailand within the first 3 months after visa issuance — is that true?

2. Is it required that my first entry into Thailand must be from the country where the visa was issued (Serbia), or can I travel from Argentina directly?

Would really appreciate any clarification from those with experience 🙏

When visa issued by local overseas embassy, is there any valid/expiry dates that I need to land in Thai ?🙏🏻

How long till yours got changed from Pending Approval till the visa got issued? And which embassy did you apply from?

How long does a person with a DTV validated today have to enter the country at most? 3 months? tyvm

Hi all…. Basic question so apologies if been asked / obvious. Does the 5 year period start when you get the visa… or from your first entry? Trying to plan ahead and work out the best time for me to apply. Thanks 😉

Applying for a 90 Day Non-Immigrant Visa (in Canada). Does the 90 days begin when the visa is issued, or when actually entering Thailand ?

Hi to everybody..

I have been searching around but i cannot find the info i need.

I will go to Vientiane and ask for a tourist visa...but i dont know if the tourist visa starts from the date i apply or from the date i enter to Thailand ...

Any idea?

Thanks in advance.

Hello members! I need an advice here

Given: a 3-month non-b visa, issued by Thai Consulate in Savanakhet, Laos. It’s a sticker, not a stamp. We are ALREADY IN THAILAND

Problem: an urgent trip to Laos, will cross the border by land

Question: is it possible to get in immigration a re-entry on a 3-month working visa, issued abroad?