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Can you switch from an ED visa to a DTV visa in Thailand?

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Oct 14, 2025

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Is there anyone who has ED visa then applied to DTV afterwards?

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Several users confirm that transitioning from an ED visa to a DTV visa is possible without issues, as long as specific requirements are met. Users shared their experiences, noting that they successfully applied for a DTV visa after their ED visa expired or was cancelled, and emphasized the importance of obtaining a cancellation letter from the school. General consensus indicates that previous visa history does not negatively impact the DTV application, provided all actions are legitimate.

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Mia *****************

Yes

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Jack ***

Yes me. I applied just one day after ED visa expired and got approval last week.

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Toni *******

I had 9month, then went to my home country for 2months and got dtv

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Mercy *********

Yes, No problem. Just make sure to get a cancel visa letter from the school and cancel the Ed visa before you leave to apply for DTV. It doesn't auto cancel when you leave the country.

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John **************

No your deffo the only 1 or in top 5 for sure

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Gulvira **************

Yes, me)

I had ed visa and its expired 14.09 and 14.09 I flew to Vietnam for apply dtv soft power visa from same school where I got ed visa. All was good I got approved after 8 days 😊

Applied 15.09, approved 23.09

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Arto ****************

Had ED visa for 4 years, IB and B visas for 10-ish and did 3 tourist stamps before applying DTV and no problems. Safe to say previous visa history doesn't matter at all as long as everything has been legit. Just meet the DTV requirements.

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Tarem *****

yes and my bank gets blocked with simple sms message

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Gerry ********

Sounds like you need some Viagra 🤔

Sorry, I'll go back and sit at the back of the class 😉

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

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thank you for that wonderful advice, I guess base on your personal experience?

But that wouldn’t be necessary for me because I’m a woman.

Kindly bring your humour elsewhere, mister. 😉

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Gerry ********

Anonymous participant sorry, just my quirky sense of humour. Couldn't resist, but hope it made you smile.

Do come to Thailand, I'm here at the moment and it's the best stress relief ever 🇹🇭😌

Best of luck getting the visa 🙏

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

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thanks a bunch!

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Mateusz *******

Get the dtv, then cancel ed visa

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Mercy *********

@Mateusz ******

not quite. You have to cancel the Ed visa before applying DTV bc you cannot apply for DTV while holding another visa.

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Mateusz *******

I've applied without a problem, and I canceled it after arrival (after getting a DTV stamp).

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Jeiz ***************

@Mateusz ******

Same here. Safer to apply for the DTV before cancelling ED.

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