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Can I apply for a DTV visa while my tourist visa is still valid?

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Mar 28, 2025

a year ago

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Hello! 

I have a quick question about a DTV visa application. 

I’m planning to fly to Vietnam Hanoi from Thailand tomorrow to apply for a DTV visa. 

I’m currently a holder of a tourist visa which is valid for 6 months expiring in July. 

Would it be possible to apply for a DTV while my tourist visa is still valid? 

If not, can I cancel my current visa at an immigration office in Thailand? 

Thanks in advance🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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The user inquires about applying for a DTV visa while still holding a valid tourist visa in Thailand and asks about the possibility of canceling their tourist visa at an immigration office. Comments suggest that the user should wait until the tourist visa expires before applying for the DTV visa.

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Excelle********

Why apply early

Wait till July

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John **********

No and No. You need to wait until your multiple entry tourist visa expires

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