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Can a person with an Education visa be approved for a DTV workation in Thailand?

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Jan 23, 2026

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Has anyone been approved for a DTV workation, while previously being in Thailand with Education visas?

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Several users confirmed that it is possible to be approved for a DTV workation after previously holding an Education visa (ED) in Thailand. One commenter shared their experience of leaving Thailand on an ED visa and returning after three months with a DTV visa.

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Yes, me. I left Thailand with ED (and 2years of exempts before that, was forced to do ED as i got a warning on my last exempt entry) and got back after 3 months with DTV

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Yes

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Andi ***********

Yes they have. Their posts should be in the threads

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