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Can you be approved for a DTV visa after holding a Non-B work permit or Smart visa?
Feb 4, 2026
3 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHas anyone here been approved for the DTV visa after holding a Non-B work permit or Smart visa in the past?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Several users have confirmed that it is possible to get approved for the DTV visa after previously holding Non-B work permits or Smart visas. Their experiences indicate that past visa types do not negatively impact the approval process for the DTV visa.
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Frazer ************
had pretty much every thai visa before getting the DTV
Tourist - ED VISA - Marriage Visa (NON O) - Work visa (NON B) then tourist again and now DTV
Tourist - ED VISA - Marriage Visa (NON O) - Work visa (NON B) then tourist again and now DTV
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you 🙏
Anonymous ******************
Yes. No problem
Meaw ************
Yes my Muay Thai customers even canceled their work visa after they finished the contract and approved for DTV after without problem
Brandon ************
That isn't a factor in your getting a DTV. Many people have had them in the past and then cancelled them and switched to DTV.
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