This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Can I apply for a DTV visa while on an ED visa with a re-entry permit?
DTV visaED visaThailand visa applicationre-entry permitvisa cancellationexpat adviceremote work visa
Aug 24, 2025
8 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all!
I am currently on an ED visa but I am currently back in the UK (been back for 3 weeks).
I have a re-entry permit.
Over the last 3 weeks, i gained inheritance money, i have secured an online remote working job, which all ties in perfectly to apply for a workcation DTV.
I want to apply for the DTV as this would be perfect for me, but conscious I am on the ED visa still with a re-entry permit already paid for. I also already have my return ticket to thailand booked and i leave Aug 31 (not much time).
Am i able to apply for the DTV and cancel my ED visa once approved and then return to Thailand? I can start the application now but i only want to if i know i can cancel my ED visa once i get the DTV approved.
Any advice?
I am currently on an ED visa but I am currently back in the UK (been back for 3 weeks).
I have a re-entry permit.
Over the last 3 weeks, i gained inheritance money, i have secured an online remote working job, which all ties in perfectly to apply for a workcation DTV.
I want to apply for the DTV as this would be perfect for me, but conscious I am on the ED visa still with a re-entry permit already paid for. I also already have my return ticket to thailand booked and i leave Aug 31 (not much time).
Am i able to apply for the DTV and cancel my ED visa once approved and then return to Thailand? I can start the application now but i only want to if i know i can cancel my ED visa once i get the DTV approved.
Any advice?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) while currently holding an Education (ED) visa with an existing re-entry permit. They have recently secured a remote job and wish to transition to the DTV upon returning to Thailand. Community members suggest that if the user is on a visa and not just an extension, they might have to wait for the ED visa to expire or physically cancel it after returning to Thailand. One member shared their experience successfully transitioning from an extension of the ED visa to the DTV, while others caution about timing and suggest applying from a nearby country to avoid overlapping visa issues.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...recently on Facebook
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...recently on Google
Trusted DTV Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
Greg ********
As others have said - wait until you are in region and apply. Look at the post from Friday in UK. Guy applied in London then flew to Thailand before DTV issued. They obviously saw this on their system. He had had to fly back to UK for application to be processed. A costly mistake.
James ********
Be aware of this...
********************************************
James ********
The Immigration Bureau has cancelled nearly 10,000 stay permits after uncovering that many foreigners obtained student visas without attending classes.
Authorities say anyone failing to meet study requirements will have their visa revoked immediately. The move follows ongoing investigations into officials accused of facilitating fraudulent visas for foreigners linked to grey businesses.
.
Full article:
.
Image Credit: MGR Online
.
#ThailandNews #Immigration #StudentVisa #VisaCrackdown #TheThaiger
Authorities say anyone failing to meet study requirements will have their visa revoked immediately. The move follows ongoing investigations into officials accused of facilitating fraudulent visas for foreigners linked to grey businesses.
.
Full article:
***************************************************************************************************
.
Image Credit: MGR Online
.
#ThailandNews #Immigration #StudentVisa #VisaCrackdown #TheThaiger
Luit *****************
@James *******
How much time will it take Thai authorities to discover that all those ED visa abusers now applied for DTV and abuse that visa?James ********
@Luit ****************
no idea. Right now, abuse of the DTV visa is a myth.... Until further notice.Reply to
James ********
Reply
James ********
Anonymous participant 861 Suggest you read the posts about getting the DTV visa for Workcation from the UK Thai Embassy...
********************************************
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
this is very helpfulJames ********
********************************************
James ********
********************************************
James ********
********************************************
Reply to
James ********
Reply
Anonymous ******************
My advice is to go back and finish your ed visa. Then go to one of the near by countries, maybe Vietnam or Indonesia, and apply for your dtv there.
That way you can max out your time in Thailand, your ed visa is finished and you won’t have any overlapping visa issues. You don’t have to cancel any flights and you have more time to prepare your documents for the application.
You need to physically go down to cancel your ed visa anyway so that requires you to go back.
That way you can max out your time in Thailand, your ed visa is finished and you won’t have any overlapping visa issues. You don’t have to cancel any flights and you have more time to prepare your documents for the application.
You need to physically go down to cancel your ed visa anyway so that requires you to go back.
Angela *********
Anonymous participant 861 if you apply for the DTV and pay the fee and then dont get approved for your DTV before your flight, you will have to change your flight at the last minute because you MUST wait in the country you apply for the DTV from until you get the approval. You cant be in Thialand whole waiting for the approval or you will be denied and lose your application fee.
Reply to
Angela *********
Reply
Wannikea *********
Not enough time unless you can change your flight. The good thing about applying in the UK is your 500k doesn't need to season, if you come back to Asia and go to a nearby country to apply they're going to want to see it seasoned for at least 3 months.
Anonymous ******************
Re-entry and cancel current ed visa and then apply DTV outside from TH.
Liza ********
Anonymous participant 612 don't do this - why give up the visa in hand until you have the new one? If somethying changes, goes wrong etc you will be without any visa.....
Anonymous ******************
@Liza *******
if you want new visa , you should cancel for current visa . That is Offical legal process.Reply to
Anonymous ******************
Reply
Anonymous ******************
I also was on an extension of an ED visa when I applied for the DTV. I was approved in 4 days and then went back to Thailand and cancelled my ED visa extension with no problems. It does take up a whole page in your passport which is annoying, but at least you don't have to worry about it in the future.
Greg ********
Anonymous participant 666 Good info that you can cancel the Ed after the DTV is issued. Some other visas the previous visa has to be cancelled first. I had this going from O to B.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg *******
this is great info thank youAnonymous ******************
@Greg *******
I verified with my school before leaving the country that they had other students do the same thing successfully with a DTV just in case. There was a funny moment at immigration where the agent cancelling my extension said I had overstayed, because I was cancelling the visa extension after it would have expired, and I had to show her that I had actually left Thailand a week before the expiration date, and she could then see I had later re-entered on a DTV. She said "ohhh DTV" and then proceeded with the cancellation.Reply to
Anonymous ******************
Reply
John **********
Are you on a visa or an extension of stay? Check your passport. If you're on an extension of stay you can apply and cancel the extension after you return to Thailand with documentation from your school. If you are actually on a visa you need to wait for it to expire
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
it is the extension of stay! Thank youReply to
Anonymous *************
Reply
5 comments
9 months ago
18 comments
10 months ago
16 comments
10 months ago
13 comments
a year ago
12 comments
a year ago
4 comments
a year ago
12 comments
a year ago
12 comments
a year ago
24 comments
a year ago
Can I apply for a DTV visa while holding a non-B visa with an extension and work permit in Thailand?
5 comments
a year ago
13 comments
2 years ago
12 comments
2 years ago
33 comments
2 years ago
2 comments
2 years ago
12 comments
2 years ago
2 comments
2 years ago
29 comments
2 years ago
9 comments
2 years ago
15 comments
2 years ago
8 comments
2 years ago
7 comments
2 years ago
20 comments
2 years ago
4 comments
2 years ago
26 comments
2 years ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.