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Can I change from a DTV visa to a Guardian visa (Non O) while staying in Thailand?

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Aug 24, 2025

5 hours ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

I’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.🙏🏻

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TLDR : Answer Summary

You can change from a DTV visa to a Guardian visa (Non-O) while within Thailand, but you must first cancel your current visa at the Immigration Office. It's advisable to check the specific requirements for the change, as some users mentioned potential confusion about qualifying for the Guardian visa.

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

Can renew a new passport to apply the non-o visa

4 hours ago

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.

4 hours ago

Jef ********

@Nana ***

not correct DTV needs to be canceled from where you applied for it from it take around 10 days

4 hours ago

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

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?

3 hours ago

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.

3 hours ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Jef *******

Okay , Thank you.

3 hours ago

Jef ********

Anonymous participant also and explanation of why you are cancelling it

3 hours ago

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.

3 hours ago

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

3 hours ago

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Jef ********

Nana ****

@Jef *******

Okay, if we use an agent, we can handle it.

4 hours ago

Jef ********

@Nana ***

it still has to be canceled by the holder of it in the country it was applied from.

4 hours ago

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Jef ********

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.

4 hours ago

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

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@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.

3 hours ago

Jef ********

@James *******

probably looking at work around for the bank situation that’s going on for DTV holders

4 hours ago

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Jef ********

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

5 hours ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

@John *********

Okay, I’m planning to go to the immigration first.

3 hours ago

John **********

Anonymous participant it's the only option. You simply can't have two visas simultaneously

3 hours ago

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John **********

Evie *********