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Do I need to cancel my Non-B work visa before applying for the DTV visa?

Aug 30, 2025
3 days ago
Hello. If I'm on a Non B work visa and I process the DTV soft power... do I need to cancel the non B visa first? I don't want to cancel it if I get rejected for the DTV Visa. Thank you 🙏
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TLDR : Answer Summary
If you are on a Non-B visa, you typically cannot apply for a DTV visa without cancellation. It's essential to verify whether you are on a Non-B visa or an extension of stay. If it’s a visa, wait for it to expire as you can’t hold two visas simultaneously. If it’s an extension, you'll need to cancel your work permit first before proceeding with the DTV application. Some have experienced rejections when trying to apply for the DTV while still holding the Non-B visa.
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James ********
You cannot work for clients or companies located in Thailand with the DTV visa.

You now have a Thai work permit...

Are you going to be doing any work for the company that sponsored the work permit ?
John **********
Are you actually on a Non-B visa or on an extension of stay? Look in your passport. If you are actually on a visa you need to wait for it to expire, you can't cancel it and you can't simultaneously hold 2 visas. If you are on an extension of stay you should cancel your work permit then take the document showing you've cancelled your work permit to immigration to cancel your extension of stay, then go apply for the DTV
Toni *******
I have seen few posts showing not rejected, but asked to cancel current visa first before they process the dtv