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Can I switch from a retirement visa to a DTV visa while studying in Thailand?
Oct 5, 2025
3 days ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
A user considering switching from a retirement visa to a DTV visa while planning to study Thai cooking and the Thai language is seeking guidance on whether they need to wait for their current visa to expire before applying for the new one. Comments suggest that a DTV visa is not suitable for language studies, and that staying on the retirement visa may be more beneficial.
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.
