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Can I apply for a DTV at the London embassy if I already hold a METV?

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Paul ********

asked Jan 2, 2025

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Has anyone successfully obtained a DTV from the London embassy whilst holding a METV. I know somebody was denied in Hanoi but each embassy is different. Thanks.

Answer summary

The ability to obtain a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) while holding a METV (Multiple Entry Tourist Visa) depends on specific embassy policies and general visa rules. Comments indicate that typically, a new visa cannot be applied for if another is still valid, but exceptions may arise particularly with the DTV rollout.

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Andreas *********

it depends on the embassy's or consulate's own discretion. NORMALLY you cannot apply for a new visa if you are on a still valid visa or on a still valid stay permit. With the introduction of the DTV on July 15th, 2024, we hear more and more reports of exceptions that have occured

2 years ago

Ray *****

If you already have a visa you can't get another until the current one is finished

2 years ago

Colin *******

Thanks for the clarification.

Colin *******

who says?

Bob **********

the Thai consulate’s say ,you cannot hold two visas to Thailand

2 years ago

Colin *******

@Bob *********

oh, ok. So you can have two value visas then?

Bob **********

wrong

Colin *******

upon issue the previous one is cancelled.

2 years ago

Ray *****

@Colin ******

give it a go then and see how you get on

2 years ago

Ray *****

@Colin ******

You were on an extension of stay. You are not on a visa. Understanding the difference is why I didn't accuse you of being a liar, you just don't understand the difference. Many have gotten the DTV with a live extension of stay. None have gotten the DTV with a live visa

2 years ago

Colin *******

@Ray ****

non O 12 'retire visa ' ending Dec 24. DTV issued in OCTOBER 2024, ex Canberra. Why do you suggest I'm lying when you offer no evidence to support your assertions?

2 years ago

Ray *****

@Colin ******

you can have an extension of stay and get a DTV but unless you prove everyone wrong you can't have a live visa and get a DTV

2 years ago

Andreas *********

@Colin ******

that was an absolute exception, and it depends on the embassy's or consulate's own discretion. NORMALLY you cannot apply for a new visa if you are on a still valid visa or on a still valid stay permit. With the arrival of the DTV, we hear more and more exceptions have been made

2 years ago

Colin *******

@Ray ****

I did and got it, thus why I asked you where you got this info from.

2 years ago