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Can I change from a DTV visa to a Guardian visa (Non O) while staying in Thailand?
Aug 24, 2025
8 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERI’m currently stay with DTV but now I need to change the Guardian visa (Non O). Can I change visa within Thailand? Some people say that it can make within thailand and don’t need to go outside of the country.
If anybody knows about it, please share for me.
Thank you.🙏🏻
If anybody knows about it, please share for me.
Thank you.🙏🏻
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is currently on a DTV visa and wishes to change to a Non-O visa. There are mixed opinions regarding whether this change can be done within Thailand or if an exit is necessary. One comment indicates that it is possible to convert the DTV to a Non-O visa at a local immigration office without leaving Thailand, while another suggests that one must exit the country to apply for the Non-O visa. Additionally, there are questions about the user's qualification for the Guardian visa.
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Anonymous ******************
Can renew a new passport to apply the non-o visa
Greg ********
Anonymous participant 120 Nah
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Nana ****
Yes, you can change it, but you must cancel it at the Immigration Office first.
If you need to use an agency, we can help.
If you need to use an agency, we can help.
Jef ********
@Nana ***
not correct DTV needs to be canceled from where you applied for it from it take around 10 daysAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jef *******
If i go out of thailand and apply new visa (Non -O) and come back to thailand with it.Is the DTV automatically cancel or not?
Jef ********
Anonymous participant nope , need cancel it by email. Need to be out of country scan your passport , scan your exit stamp ( don’t go through auto e gates ) send a copy of your visa.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jef *******
Okay , Thank you.Jef ********
Anonymous participant also and explanation of why you are cancelling it
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jef *******
My kid studies in thailand now and I need bank account. There’s also a problem opening bank account with DTV.Jef ********
Anonymous participant yeah 💯.
Sorry my last message wasn’t clear… I meant you should write an explanation to the consulate/embassy that you applied from to explain why you are cancelling the DTV.
But yeah to be fair mate I figured as much that the only reason someone would switch would be because of the banking headache that has started
Sorry my last message wasn’t clear… I meant you should write an explanation to the consulate/embassy that you applied from to explain why you are cancelling the DTV.
But yeah to be fair mate I figured as much that the only reason someone would switch would be because of the banking headache that has started
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@Jef *******
Okay, if we use an agent, we can handle it.Greg ********
@Nana ***
Are you an agent or a middle man?Nana ****
@Greg *******
agentGreg ********
@Nana ***
Are you saying you can have a DTV cancelled in country by the Immigration Department?Nana ****
@Greg *******
yesJef ********
@Nana ***
it still has to be canceled by the holder of it in the country it was applied from.Reply to
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James ********
Why do you think that you need to change from your DTV Visa to the Guardian Visa ???
Are you sure that you qualify to be on the Guardian Visa?
Are you now the parent of a child living with you in Thailand?
Curious... what's the reason ?
The DTV visa is valid for 5 years.
Are you sure that you qualify to be on the Guardian Visa?
Are you now the parent of a child living with you in Thailand?
Curious... what's the reason ?
The DTV visa is valid for 5 years.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
Yes. My kid studies in thailand now. I need to get a bank account. There’s also a problem opening bank account with DTV.Jef ********
@James *******
probably looking at work around for the bank situation that’s going on for DTV holdersReply to
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John **********
You can only change from a DTV to another visa inside Thailand. You go to your local immigration office and ask for their requirements to convert a DTV to to the Non-O based on being a guardian
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
Okay, I’m planning to go to the immigration first.John **********
Anonymous participant it's the only option. You simply can't have two visas simultaneously
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Evie *********
You need to exit, I was advice to exit to get the Non-O upon entry
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