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Can I switch from a marriage visa to a DTV visa, and do I need to cancel the marriage visa first?
Jun 10, 2025
a year ago
SunnyKan********
ORIGINAL POSTERCan I change from marriage visa to DTV? Does it need to be cancelled first in Thailand and only then I can go to some other country to apply for DTV?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, you can change from a marriage visa (Non-O) to a DTV visa, but you need to exit Thailand first to cancel your marriage visa and then apply for the DTV visa at a Thai embassy or consulate in another country. It is generally advised to obtain a re-entry permit if you plan to keep your current visa active while abroad; otherwise, leaving without it will result in the cancellation of your marriage visa. Users have reported that once approved for the DTV visa, the old visa is automatically canceled.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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If and when you are approved for DTV, your old visa will automatically be canceled
Kathleen *********
The DTV visa must be obtained outside of Thailand. If you don't have a "Re-Entry" permit, your Family visa will be canceled as soon as you leave Thailand. You can therefore obtain the DTV visa from the Thai embassy in Vietnam, Cambodian, Malaysia, etc... I used this agency it's super responsive and offers good value for money.
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Anonymous ******************
If this isn't an public service announcement against marrying a Thai and hoping that you can settle here based on that as a foreigner, I don't know what is.
Paul *******
Huh? You're making things up. A lot of people are switching to DTVs but to be honest, it isn't always the best idea.
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Johan **************
Yes I have. Just leave the country to cancel the visa. Yes you can only apply from an embassy outside of Thailand.
Greg ********
@Johan *************
So you left without re-entry permit to cancel the visa- easiest way.Johan **************
@Greg *******
yes.Greg ********
@Johan *************
I had a nightmare cancelling O with multi re-entry. Embassy would not process B. Flew back to Thailand and asked at BKK to enter visa exempt. Would not and woukd not cancel O. Went to issuing office and they cancelled with 7 days to leave. Did border run to Cambodia and back on exempt. Flew to Singapore for 2nd time and applied and got the B. Got 2 free trips out of it and met up with ex colleagues in Singapore so all good in the end.Reply to
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Greg ********
If you do not have a re-entry permit your O is cancelled if yiu leave the country. Might be easiest. I had a nightmare cancelling an O Retirement with a multi Re-Entry permit to move to a B. Hope it is easier for you to move to a DTV.
Yaowalak ********
1. Can chage. Your Non-O will cancel automaticly when you get DTV
2.Can Apply at Thai consulate outside of Thailand
2.Can Apply at Thai consulate outside of Thailand
Greg ********
@Yaowalak *******
Do you have experience of this? There is another poster says must cancel O first. In my case O had to be cancelled before getting a B. Embassy would not issue the B while O was active. Is it different for DTV?Yaowalak ********
@Greg *******
seem like you always mention only at my comment. Do you have any problem with me?Greg ********
@Yaowalak *******
I reply to many people. I am asking you a perfectly reasonable question. You stated that the O will be cancelled by the Embassy when DTV is issued. A) Have you done this or B) point to where someone else has done it. Pretty simple asking you to back up your assertions.Reply to
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Chomnisa ********
You must cancel your previous visa first.
Tod *********
You can just exit the country, go apply for the DTV visa at a thai consulate in another country via the online eVisa website, then come back on the DTV
You do not need to cancel your extension of stay based on marriage (that you got from the immigration office here) before you go get the DTV
You do not need to cancel your extension of stay based on marriage (that you got from the immigration office here) before you go get the DTV
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