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What should I enter for 'length of stay' on my dtv application if I plan to stay longer than 9 months?

Feb 3, 2025
20 days ago
Eric ****
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I'm doing the dtv application online and I keep getting stuck along the way. What do I put for length of stay? I prepaid for 9 months of Muay thai already. Do I just put 9 months? I'm planning to stay longer than 9 months but wondering if I need to show proof of that. Or should I put 180 days? Thanks.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When applying for a DTV visa online and unsure of the length of stay to enter, you can consider entering a duration slightly less than 180 days, as many others have done. It's common to input numbers such as 170, 174, or 178 days. While you have prepaid for 9 months of Muay Thai training, and plan to stay longer, it seems that demonstrating a duration close to 180 days is generally acceptable and seems to be a safer option according to other expats.
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Sergei *****
I put 5 years. Since the visa is issued for 5 years, I wrote that I will be here for 5 years. I don't think it is very important.
Andi ***********
Put less than 180 days.. i put 174
Anonymous ******************
Anything less than 180 days. I put 170 days
Toni *******
I put 178days when i applied
Marcus ********
Put 6 months 180 days
Chris ******
Better around 180 days - more safe 🙏
Bruna ********
Put around 180 days