Answereda year ago

Can I apply for my DTV visa right after returning to my home country in late July, or do I need to wait until my ED visa expires?

ED Visa DTV Visa Visa Cancellation Visa Application Process Thai Immigration Rules

Anonymous *************

asked May 12, 2025

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Hello .. My current ED visa will expire in early Aug but I will leave Thailand in late July to return to my home country. I plan to apply for my DTV from my own country. 

Can I apply immediately after arriving to my home country in late July?

or do I need to wait till my ED visa expires in Aug?

I tried searching for an information online but could t find it. 

Thanks in advance for ur advice.

Answer summary

The user seeks guidance on whether they can apply for a DTV visa immediately upon returning to their home country in late July, or if they must wait until their current ED visa expires in August. Comments suggest that users typically need to cancel their ED visa before departure, with various opinions on how to manage the transition and application process based on individual circumstances.

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Oleksandra **********

I am in the same situation.

You need to cancel your visa/extension. For this, take a letter of cancellation from your school, go to Immigration and they will put a cancellation stamp in your passport with the date when you absolutely have to leave Thailand (the date in the school’s letter). This is free of charge.

You can leave earlier than that date but not later. After that date, you are free to apply for DTV as soon as you would like.

a year ago

Anonymous *************

@Oleksandra *********

thanks for info.

a year ago

James ********

@Oleksandra *********

well said ✅

a year ago

Russ *******

@Oleksandra *********

How long did you have to wait at immigration for them to give you the cancellation stamp?

a year ago

Oleksandra **********

@Russ ******

I did it twice, and it took me about 30 minutes, I think. You can't book this appointment in advance, but there is no real queue for that type of procedure either.

a year ago

Russ *******

@Oleksandra *********

Thanks for the info. I'll need to do this next month.

a year ago

Toni *******

You need to cancel ED visa before leaving, atleast I had to.

a year ago

Anonymous *************

thanks for info

James ********

correct ✅

Toni *******

My school asked no money for it, but we went thru the process and cancellation day was the same my flight out

a year ago

Greg ********

If you leave without a re-entry permit is your ED not automatically cancelled or is that just for "B" and "O"?

a year ago

John **********

Depends. Are you on an actual visa or an extension of stay? Check your passport. If you are on an extension of stay you need to cancel it, but can do so after you return. If you are on a visa without a re-entry permit you don't need to do anything

a year ago

Anonymous *************

@John *********

thanks for info.

a year ago