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Can my wife keep her DTV visa if I switch to a Non-B visa?

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Oct 18, 2025

a day ago

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

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Hi everyone, I have a question regarding my situation

I’ve been staying in Thailand on a DTV visa while working remotely. My wife also got a DTV visa as my dependent.

Now I’ve received a full-time job offer in Bangkok, and the company will provide me a Non-B visa.

I’d like to ask

1. If I switch to a Non-B visa, can my wife continue staying in Thailand with her current DTV visa, which was applied as a dependent under mine? (Her DTV stamp doesn’t mention “dependent.”)

2. After 6 months, when she needs to do a border bounce to renew her stay, will there be any issue re-entering Thailand since my DTV will no longer exist?

3. Would it be safer to cancel her current DTV visa and apply for a Non-O dependent visa later (even though I’ll still be in my probation period under the new job)?

Thank you very much in advance for your advice and experiences!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user's question revolves around the implications of switching from a DTV visa to a Non-B visa for himself, specifically concerning his wife's status on a DTV visa as his dependent. Key points from the community responses suggest that her DTV may lose validity once his DTV is canceled, as dependent visas are typically linked to the main visa. Users recommend considering a switch to a Non-O dependent visa for her after his transition to ensure her legal status remains stable, especially given the potential immigration issues during her border runs and the need for the employer's support in the visa change process.

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

As long as the main dtv is valid (5 year validity) she can remain a dependant.

I'd keep the dtv as a backup in case you leave the company. It remains valid, but you'll have to leave the country to activate the new visa

14 hours ago

Wannikea *********

Anonymous participant 603 what witch's brew have you been drinking?

11 hours ago

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

@Wannikea ********

that is none of your business

10 hours ago

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

Anonymous participant 603 Wrong. You can't hold two visas at the same time in Thailand. Please refrain giving advice as your expertise seems quite limited. 😕

11 hours ago

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

This is Facebook. Take it with a grain of salt.

I did also advise that they seek professional advice and not on facebook

10 hours ago

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

Jordi *********

Participante anónimo 603 you need to do your home work. You clearly have no clue about how DTV works, plus you cannot keep 2 visas active just in case.

12 hours ago

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

Maybe you should be the one who should learn to read.

I never said anything about having 2 visas active.

You can certainly hold both. But only enter on one of them. In that case the non B being the better one.

But the dtv visa will remain valid until expiry and can be still used.

12 hours ago

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

Anonymous participant 603 How many times have you actually dealt with an immigration office or a Non-Immigrant visa? Zero?! Please, we don’t need “three-month experts” on Thailand here. Immigration will not allow anyone to hold two visas at the same time.

11 hours ago

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

Greg ********

Anonymous participant 603 Duh? He cannot keep the DTV and then get a "B" for a Work Permit.

13 hours ago

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

The visa itself will remain active for the entire validity. He will re-enter in on the non B.

You cannot switch that visa type in country

13 hours ago

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

A dependent visa is linked to another valid visa. Legally, it loses its validity once the main visa is no longer active. I recommend checking directly with the immigration office where you’re applying for your new visa, rather than listening to so-called experts who have never even set foot in an immigration office.

17 hours ago

Greg ********

Legally she would be a "Dependent" on a non-existent visa. If this was for a " B" in same situation it would be cancelled along with yours. Is the DTV linked in a similar fashion in the system? Even if not if anything was found later it might be a sticky situation. What would your employer make of it too if you had to go asking for a dependent on the B at a later date and immigration made it problematic due to misuse of a previous visa? Why take risks? I would just get her the dependent on your new visa.

a day ago

John **********

Note that I believe the only way you can switch to a Non-B visa is to apply to do a conversion at an immigration office inside Thailand so make sure the company will supply the correct information to support that. Many companies want people to apply for a Non-B outside Thailand but you won't be able to do that unless you can find a way to first cancel your DTV (which won't be easy).

a day ago

Jordi *********

If you switch to a Non-B visa, your wife’s current DTV (issued as a dependent) will likely lose its legal basis, since her status is tied to your DTV. Even if her stamp doesn’t mention “dependent,” immigration can still link it to your original application.

When she does her border run later, she may face entry issues if your DTV is no longer active.

The safest option is to cancel her DTV and apply for a Non-O dependent visa once your Non-B and work permit are confirmed, even if you’re still in probation. That gives her a clear, stable legal status under your new visa.

Best

a day ago

Winston ************

@Jordi ********

That's nonsense. She can keep the DTV until it expires. Once the DTV is issued, nobody is checking for it's "legal basis"! As long as she leaves every 180 days or earlier she'll be fine. Only visa agents want you to worry about "legal status" because worrying about your visa all the time benefits them.

19 hours ago

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

@Winston ***********

"That's nonsense", yes, you're the nonsense and have absolutely no idea on how dependent visas work here in Thailand. Get informed.

Roxana ******

do your homework!

Greg ********

Coming through immigration together might be fun with passports numbers linked.

Roxana ******

I bet it would 👀

Greg ********

I may be more risk averse than most but I do not understand taking risks when there is no downside to the safe option? The company should pay for the visa for the dependent and it is a "Better" visa. No need to pay for travel after 180 days as no chance of an extension?

19 hours ago

Roxana ******

@Greg *******

yes, I totally agree with you.

19 hours ago

Greg ********

@Roxana *****

Why push the envelope with immigration when it is widely known they are not exactly cheerleaders for the DTV? :-) :-)

Roxana ******

exactly!

Greg ********

it might even get cancelled anyway when primary visa cancelled. This happens with other dependent visas. Saw it at work. HR gets the passports of the whole family for processing and visa cancellation.

18 hours ago

Roxana ******

@Greg *******

of course! :)

18 hours ago

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Roxana ******

Greg ********

@Winston ***********

You do know how "Dependent" visas work in the case of B etc? Are you arguing a DTV "Dependent" visa is somehow magically different? On what basis did you come to that conclusion? PS: he is getting a "B". I doubt he is paying anything himself through an agent if working for a company.

19 hours ago

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Greg ********

Jef ********

Leave her visa as is 👌

a day ago

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

Could do but couldn't hurt to talk to a professional.

12 hours ago

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

@Jef *******

The expert just talked... 🤣 Why not recommending the person checking with immigration directly instead?