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Can you apply for the DTV visa after being on a tourist visa in Thailand?

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Jan 24, 2026

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Has anyone applied for the DTV visa ( work-cation) after being on a tourist visa?

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The conversation indicates that many people have successfully transitioned from a tourist visa to a DTV (Digital Nomad) visa for work-cation purposes in Thailand. Users express that this has been a common path for numerous expats, with several reporting success in obtaining the DTV visa after experiencing the country as tourists.

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Yes. Just got it.

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Thousands.

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Why would you not visit the country before committing to a visa

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