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Can I change my visa type after 2 years on a DTV visa in Thailand?

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I am applying for a DTV visa and just wondering if after 2 years l want to change visa type is that possible to do in Thailand.

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Yes, you can convert your DTV visa to another visa type while in Thailand, according to the regulations surrounding the DTV visa. The actual conversion, however, depends on the discretion of the local immigration office at that time.

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The DTV is a tourist visa so you should be able to convert that to another visa inside Thailand in the same way you can for a standard tourist visa or visa exempt entry

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The law that created the DTV says you can convert to other visa types while inside of Thailand. Whether you're actually able to do so will be up to your immigration office at that time.

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Thanks Brandon l will probably take that route initially and see how l get along in Thailand.

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