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Can I switch from a DTV Visa to a local work permit without losing my DTV Visa?

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Oct 3, 2024

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If I get the DTV Visa but then get a job locally with work permit, what happens to the DTV? Is it replaced with a new visa and the work permit, and so finished? Or is it possible to get a work permit combined with the DTV? Thanks.

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The DTV Visa may potentially be changed to another visa type if you obtain a local job and work permit in Thailand. However, there is uncertainty regarding whether this change cancels the five-year duration of the DTV or if it simply goes on hold while you hold the work permit.

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Tod *********

Specifically states in the announcement that rolled the DTV out that you CAN change it in country to another visa type

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no one knows if that cancels the entire 5 year visa OR if it just goes "on hold" while you hold a Non-B/work permit (like the elite visa does)

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Stephen ********

That's interesting, I never knew The Elite Visa did that.

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Rob *********

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thanks

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Tod *********

keep in mind the DTV program is only 80 days old. 😉

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