Can I change my DTV visa from "Remote Worker" to "Soft Power" or "Digital Nomad" after acceptance?

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Oct 14, 2024

2 days ago

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Is it possible to change the DTV:visa from

"Remote Worker" to Soft Power or Digital Nomad once accepted? 

- Starting with "Remote Worker" and then if possible to change to "Soft Power" activity 

Or is it all the same after accepted DTV:visa?

- And is there a possibility of getting a work permit to Thailand with the DTV? (Soft power festival work?)

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Once accepted, the DTV visa does not differentiate between the category (e.g., Remote Worker, Soft Power, Digital Nomad). It generally remains the same regardless of the category applied for. However, switching from DTV to a work visa like Non-B is possible if you find an employer to sponsor you, but doing so will invalidate your DTV visa. Importantly, you cannot obtain a work permit while on a DTV visa.

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You can’t work for a Thai company or pursue Thai customers on a DTV, but you can change to a Non-B if you find an employer to sponsor you. Your DTV is gone at that point though.

Why waste the money on a DTV if you are planning to work?

2 days ago

Klee **************

I was able to do that, but it was the Consulate that made the change, Vancouver Consulate was very easy to deal with

2 days ago

David ********

The day we could know what the IO can see on his screen, would be a great day for this group

2 days ago

Garry ******

DTV is DTV

2 days ago

James *********

I previously asked similar, here:

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2 days ago

John **********

There's no possibility of getting a work permit on a DTV. But the DTV does allow you to change to another type of visa such as a Non-B which does allow you to hold a work permit

2 days ago

Jeiz ***************

The DTV does not indicate what category you got it for, at least the passport sticker one. So doesn't matter.

2 days ago

Paul *******

@Luit ****************

Nope, I'm afraid you're making assumptions again. The DTV is one visa type and there is no distinction to immigration, what category you applied under.

a day ago

Luit *****************

@Paul ******

Now you make an assumption too. There is no way you can be sure your assumption is not false just like you suggest my assumption is false.

You now present your assumption as a fact that is true, so now I know everything you tell has to be considered as only an assumtion.

Thai embassy even has a document with all visa types and calling it DTV1, DTV2 and DTV3

a day ago

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Luit *****************

@Jeiz **************

The fact that we cannot see on our DTV which type it is, does not mean the IO also cannot see of course.

2 days ago

Paul *******

@Luit ****************

I don't think there's a difference or that an immigration officer would see under what category you applied. That's guesswork on people's part, but I suspect that the DTV is just the DTV when it comes to immigration. How you qualify for one depends on what criteria individual consulates apply.

Now, if immigration could confirm what they see on their system I'll be happy to be stand corrected, but I am pretty sure I'm right.

If no one else can tell me otherwise, I'll ask the immigration officer what he or she sees when I enter on one, though I'll probably ask when I enter via land. I don't want to waste time at the airport when there's lots of people and the officers there are generally less chatty or personable.

a day ago

Luit *****************

@Paul ******

I know Thai as very bureaucratic, they created 3 different types of DTV visa, each with a own set of requirements. After approval the visa will be registered in their system.

I simply don't believe they do not register which type of DTV you got.

Who can see that is a different story of course, but if you need an extension and the IO that handles this extension cannot see how you got the DTV in the first place seems not likely to me.

In my experience Thai government officials register and archive every detail.

a day ago

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Luit *****************

Jeiz ***************

@Luit ****************

Of course, just didn't see that in the question but good to point out.

2 days ago

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Jeiz ***************

John *******

Once accepted, it is all the same, regardless of the mode used to get it. However, you can’t get a work permit, as it is a glorified tourist visa.

2 days ago