Can I apply for a DTV in Laos or Vietnam while on a Non-O extension, and will a re-entry permit affect my visa status?

Non-O Visa Thailand DTV Visa Re-Entry Permit Visa Application Process Extension Cancellation

Aug 31, 2024

2 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi! I’m on a Non-O yearly extension (marriage). I want to apply for DTV in Laos or Vietnam. Can I get a re-entry permit just in case my DTV application gets rejected (or handed back)?

If yes, does my extension invalidates itself upon entering Thailand with a fresh new DTV? Or they won’t accept my application at the consulate because of a re-entry permit? Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is currently on a Non-O yearly extension based on marriage and is seeking advice on applying for a DTV visa in Laos or Vietnam. They ask whether they can obtain a re-entry permit while applying for the DTV and if entering Thailand on a new DTV will invalidate their current extension. Responses indicate that individuals have successfully applied for DTVs while holding valid extensions with re-entry permits, and a new DTV does not automatically cancel the existing extension, which must be officially canceled at an immigration office.

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Lynn *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I just hope Laos or Vietnam consulates don’t care about a re-entry permit while applying for a DTV. Anyways, thanks for your reply!

2 months ago

Brandon ************

@Lynn ********

received at least one report from Vientiane that they issued the DTV with an active re-entry permit.

2 months ago

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Brandon ************

Tod *********

This question is comin' up more and more as people currently on year visa/extensions want to go get a DTV but don't want to cancel their current visa/extension before they left.

People have got DTV's approved and entered the country on them while they had valid extensions w/re-entry permit for a different visa type.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗲𝘀, 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗧𝗩? NO, it doesn't cancel itself, you have to GO to the immigration office after you're here and get the extension/re-entry permit cancelled

2 months ago

Tod *********

@Tamir ***********

most all the consulates in S/E asia (OTHER THAN Hong Kong) are on the "show up / apply / get a visa STICKER in your passport)

Vientiane, Savannakhet, Phnom Penh, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, Yangon, Singapore, Hanoi, HCMC, Taiwan, Jakarta, are all sticker visa consulates

2 months ago

Tamir ************

@Tod ********

great to know, i am holding a brand new Hungarian passport in Thailand on (different passport ed)

Should in apply online and re enter fresh or jump to hanoi and apply in person

2 months ago

John **********

@Tamir ***********

you have to apply using the relevant Thai embassy to your location. There are no Thai embassies inside Thailand so you have to go somewhere to apply using whatever method your location dictates

2 months ago

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John **********

Ellie *******

@Tamir ***********

, depending on embassy/consulate, online on eVisa system OR in person

2 months ago

Lynn *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

Stamp into the country with the DTV then just go to immigration to cancel the extension? That works for me

2 months ago

Tod *********

@Lynn ********

the difficulty is making sure that the immigration officer at passport control stamps you in ON the new DTV not on the old extension/re-entry.

getting them to do that when you stamp in seems to take the most time

2 months ago

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Tod *********

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