Can you transition from an ED visa to a DTV visa, and is the DTV valid for university courses in Thailand?

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September 26, 2024

a day ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Has anyone transitioned from an ED visa to the DTV? (Yes I am aware you would need to cancel the ED visa before applying for a new visa) Also wondering if the DTV can be used for University courses, since is seems generally better than an ED.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses transitioning from an ED visa (Education visa) to a DTV visa (Digital Nomad visa) and queries whether the DTV can be utilized for university courses. Responses indicate that transitioning is possible and there are existing discussions in the community about it. However, it is noted that the DTV is not primarily intended for studying, and it is essential for the visa type to align with the individual's purpose in Thailand.

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James *******

Its fine, just apply.

14 hours ago

Tim ***********

Yes, I was on ED and now DTV. There are several posts about that here in the group you can use the search feature. the DTV is not for studying but not sure it would matter but the type of visa you are on should reflect your purpose for being in Thailand. I think that's the best answer I can give.

a day ago

Jo *******

@Tim **********

hi! How did you cancel your ed

a day ago

Ngoc *****

@Jo ******

you can ask the school for the letter to cancel the visa and bring it to immigration to cancel by yourself. It’s free

18 hours ago

Tim ***********

@Jo ******

My school did it for me but I had to pay them to do it. Otherwise you can just go to your local immigration but the school should be helping you with that.

a day ago

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Tim ***********

Daniel *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tim **********

eduction is listed under soft power

a day ago

John **********

@Daniel ******

I seem to remember those trying to use education for the soft power category of the DTV being told to get an ED visa

a day ago

Tim ***********

@John *********

100%, thats the purpose of the ED visa, not the DTV visa. Your visa needs to align with your intention for being in the country. Obviously the DTV is a better visa financially and length of stay so I would recommend if you want the DTV to apply under the proper categories so you won't get rejected.

a day ago

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Tim ***********

@Daniel ******

can you show me where it says that? Soft power activities according to the announcement and what people have been approved for include what I screenshotted below.

Education visas are for studying, DTV visas are for cultural and medical activities and the remote working option.

a day ago

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Tim ***********

Can online college students apply for the digital nomad portion of the DTV in Thailand?

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14 hours ago

How can I transition from a non-ED visa to a DTV in Thailand after cancellation?

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3 days ago

What is the process for changing from an education visa to a digital nomad visa (DTV) in Thailand?

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9 days ago