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Can I use an ED visa if I already have a DTV visa in Thailand?

Authentic*********
asked Jun 24, 2026
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Hello the family . I have been approved DTV since 2 years back which I used last year and now I have been approved and Educated visa (ED) visa , so basically I have 2 active visas . And I will be coming to Bangkok in 2 weeks time . I want to use the ED visa because I will come for an internship .

So please I need advise how I will use my ED without the risk of loosing my DTV?

Thank you for a nay advise 🙏
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The user seeks advice on how to use their recently approved Education (ED) visa for an internship while potentially retaining their existing Digital Nomad Visa (DTV). There is confusion about the validity of having two active visas simultaneously, as many commenters assert that the DTV would be voided upon issuance of the ED visa. The discussion reveals mixed experiences and opinions regarding the interaction between different visa types in Thailand, emphasizing the necessity for clarity with immigration authorities.
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Bob **********
Bob **********
You cannot have two active visas it doesn’t happen
Copper*******
Copper*******
@Bob *********
wrong, I had an Metv then applied an got dtv, both where active same time but Metv was nearing expiring
Bob **********
Bob **********
CopperElk5611 show us both active stamps
Knowledgeabl************
Knowledgeabl************
Wrong 😑
Bob **********
Bob **********
KnowledgeableRaccoon5198 not wrong I guarantee the DTV is cancelled there is no way a Thai embassy will issue you a visa if you have an active visa so if you want to show me how please do and maybe a real name
Authentic*********
Authentic*********
OP
You can open bank account with ED visa but DTV NoT - what I knew unless they have changed it now
James ********
James ********
CURIOUS 🤔

Why would you get the Ed Visa when you already have a DTV visa in your passport? You can study on the DTV visa.

For what purpose did you get the Ed Visa? University study or language study ?

Both...The DTV visa and the Ed Visa for language study are NOT 🚫 eligible for opening a Thai bank account.
Authentic*********
Authentic*********
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@James *******
I take the ED for a practical internship which DTV does not allow
Kool *******
Kool *******
As soon as the ED visa was issued your dtv became voided. You can not have two visas at the same time.
Knowledgeabl************
Knowledgeabl************
I have 2 visas DTV and elite every time I arrive back they ask me what stamp I want.

Secondly, I’m switch to a work permit soon and the elite concierge, when I asked them they said switching to a work permit my elite visa will remain active and if I finish the work permit inside the 5 years that my elite visa will still be active
Authentic*********
Authentic*********
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KnowledgeableRaccoon5198 this is encouraging because someone also told it’s possible just make to inform the IO which one to use at the point of entry. So I will try my luck as well 🙏
Knowledgeabl************
Knowledgeabl************
The point is peanut 🥜 you said that you can’t have two active visas and already have DTV and elite , every time I land in Thailand over the past 12 months since having elite , they ask sir you have also DTV which stamp would you like 1 year or 6 months .

That alone shows you are wrong.

And to your credit I was under the same opinion as you ( under common sense) until I personally went through it.

Even apply for elite they told me I had to cancel my DTV first so I emailed the embassy, they send back a copy of my DTV visa with the word “VOIDED” in red on it , yet they still

Ask me 12 months later which visa I want to use.

I emailed elite concierge stating that I will be moving to a work permit soon ( I don’t know the visa that I get ) I haven’t got that deep yet , and they sent this email saying it’s no worries the visa plus work permit I get won’t effect my elite visa , I just simply have to tell them which visa stamp I need when I arrive
Knowledgeabl************
Knowledgeabl************
I think that the company (Thailand privilege ) would have a better understanding of it then you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I’ve provided evidence let’s see your evidence other then your arm chair opinions.
Knowledgeabl************
Knowledgeabl************
Read it pensioner
Robert *******
Robert *******
AuthenticShark2607 You need a lot of luck to find the same dream world office.
Robert *******
Robert *******
KnowledgeableRaccoon5198 yep, how many days of stay you get when you show a work permit at entry into Thailand?

Elite visa stays active, DTV stays active and the Minsitry of Labor is going to issue a work permit, not even in Disney world or fantasy land.

BUT keep dreaming maybe the next palm tree offer free coconots.
Knowledgeabl************
Knowledgeabl************
Yeah don’t listen to the pensioners
Authentic*********
Authentic*********
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@Kool ******
the embassy officer told me that before and said actually they cannot proceed with the ED process without first me to request to cancel the DTV . Then I changed another embassy and they issued the ED without any question to cancel first my DTV and when they issued they did not tell me anything that they realized that I have an active DTV but they canceled it … they just issued the ED . So I’m pretty sure they didn’t even realize I have an active visa . So I believe my DTV is still valid and BTW it’s not an e-visa ; it’s a sticker on my passport
Luc ************
Luc ************
AuthenticShark2607 its voided. They can see everything in their system, you don't.
Kool *******
Kool *******
AuthenticShark2607 you have been in Thailand. It's connected, as is everything about you.
Authentic*********
Authentic*********
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@Ian *********
I did and this one maybe 🤔
Ian **********
Ian **********
AuthenticShark2607 if you have used your DTV to enter Thailand then it will be on your file now and they will cancel physically next time you enter.
Authentic*********
Authentic*********
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@Kool ******
ok I will see once at the immigration BKK because the thing is my DTV was issued in Africa where the e-visa online system is not working yet … so that’s the reason I expect it’s not connected automatically to the system 😀
Kool *******
Kool *******
@Luc ***********
it was cancelled in the immigration computer system as soon as your ED visa was issued. Thailand's computer systems now are very advanced. Twenty years ago some weren't always connected, but now everything is. You can not have two different visas at the same time. The system won't let it happen, no matter what.

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