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Can I transition from an ED visa to a DTV visa after staying in Thailand since 2019?

DTV visa ED visa visa application Thailand immigration visa history interview experience

Anonymous *************

asked Nov 14, 2024

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Hi everyone

So I'm staying in Thailand since 2019 on ED visas😆, never left the country... Is there any chance to get DTV visa with such history? Anyone been in similar situation?

Answer summary

The user is inquiring about the possibility of obtaining a DTV visa after having resided in Thailand on ED visas since 2019 without leaving the country. Responses indicate that transitioning from ED to DTV should be feasible if the user's visa history is legitimate. Community members shared their experiences, mentioning that interviews are standard, and proof of income or employment, especially in a foreign context, is crucial. Overall, if the applicant can provide reasonable answers and documentation, they are likely to succeed in their DTV application.

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Michael ********

I have a history of ED visas and they called me in for an interview. I do speak Thai fluently, but I get the impression that this wasn’t the point of the interview. Instead they were more concerned about how I was funding my previous years in Thailand. I recommend bringing a laptop and showing them your work. Once the officer understood that I was making money online for my entire duration spent in Thailand, and I could prove it, I got the visa easy.

You’ll be fine if everything you did is legit as you said. Apply wherever- I did it in Taiwan- or you can go to Vietnam. Expect that you will be interviewed but it should be fine.

Good luck!

2 years ago

Su ********

I arrived here since 2022 doing visa extension every month until 2024 August when i got DTV. They can ask you questions but give then reasonable answers and required documents. That should be okay.

2 years ago

Su ********

@John ******

there was one called covid extension. Now became e extension.

2 years ago

John *******

@Su *******

what type of visa were you on since 2022?

2 years ago

Wesley ********

Should be no problem, if it was all legit. If you had language visas and can’t speak the language you might run into a problem.

2 years ago

Anonymous *************

@Wesley *******

How they gonna check it if I'm applying online?

2 years ago

Wesley ********

Anonymous participant they can still call you in for an interview.

2 years ago

Phill **********

Someone posted earlier that they just got approved for their DTV after being on an ed visa. Check today’s posts from this group

2 years ago

Irene ******

You never exit the country since 2019? Are you overstaying then?

2 years ago

Tereza ***********

May i just ask how can you stay in Thailand on ED visa for so long? I stayed for a year and the institution i was with informed me i only have 10 months left if i want to continue then i run out of quota. I thought there’s a certain period on this visa that you can’t exceed?

2 years ago

Anonymous *************

I use university and immigration of a city in Isan, in tourist areas there are many inspections, maybe that's why they don't agree to do it.

2 years ago

Anonymous *************

@Irene *****

No,I'm on proper ED visas, renewing every year,it's possible

2 years ago

Irene ******

Anonymous participant I thought you need to exit the country to renew.

2 years ago

Anonymous *************