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Can I switch from a DTV to a Non-Immigrant ED visa for a full-time degree in Thailand?
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Hey guys! Has anyone here previously switched from a DTV to a Non-Immigrant ED visa to attend a full-time degree program in Thailand?
I’m 22, on a dtv, thinking of starting a bachelors degree here and ChatGPT is telling me that I cannot do it with a dtv and when I get accepted for the university I will have to get an ed visa, has anyone done something like this? Would love to hear how smooth the immigration/visa transition process was for you, or if you had to leave the country briefly to apply through an embassy. Thanks in advance!
Hey guys! Has anyone here previously switched from a DTV to a Non-Immigrant ED visa to attend a full-time degree program in Thailand?
I’m 22, on a dtv, thinking of starting a bachelors degree here and ChatGPT is telling me that I cannot do it with a dtv and when I get accepted for the university I will have to get an ed visa, has anyone done something like this? Would love to hear how smooth the immigration/visa transition process was for you, or if you had to leave the country briefly to apply through an embassy. Thanks in advance!
Answer summary
It is generally not possible to convert a DTV to a Non-Immigrant ED visa while still in Thailand. After being accepted into a full-time degree program, you will need to leave Thailand temporarily—typically to a neighboring country like Laos or Malaysia—to apply for a Non-ED visa through an embassy. It is recommended to reach out to the university's Student Services or International Office for detailed guidance on the process.
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I have a DTV, and I’m enrolled full-time in a master's program.
LongTimeLivi************
You will need to switch to a Non-ED visa for a full-time degree. Universities are required to register degree students with the Ministry of Education.
You generally cannot convert a DTV to an ED visa inside Thailand. Once accepted, you'll take your university paperwork, leave briefly to a neighboring country like Laos or Malaysia, and apply for the Non-ED visa.
Your best bet is to email the university's Student Services or International Office directly. They handle this process every semester and will give you the exact steps.
You generally cannot convert a DTV to an ED visa inside Thailand. Once accepted, you'll take your university paperwork, leave briefly to a neighboring country like Laos or Malaysia, and apply for the Non-ED visa.
Your best bet is to email the university's Student Services or International Office directly. They handle this process every semester and will give you the exact steps.
Unforgettabl*************
You don’t have to study on an ED visa but arguably an ED Plus would be the better option in this scenario.
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