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Does having multiple education visas affect chances of getting a DTV visa in Thailand?
Nov 30, 2025
5 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERDoes having multiple ed visas already effect chances at dtv?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Having multiple ED (Education) visas does not necessarily negatively impact your chances of obtaining a DTV (Digital Work Visa) in Thailand. While some individuals believe a long history of ED visas may lead to increased scrutiny or interviews, others have successfully transitioned to DTV visas without issues. Factors such as compliance with visa regulations, personal presentation during the application process, and the specific circumstances of your visa history may play more significant roles in the outcome.
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Chris *********
I was on an ED visa for 5 years. Never had a problem with subsequent visas. Even had a denial of entry cause I was border running. Didn't affect my application.
Mr *******************
I don't think they look at visa history. I had two Ed visas but back over 5 years ago. They didn't ask anything about visa history and I didn't have to upload passport pages.
Anonymous ******************
It’s the 1000000000th time I’ve seen this question asked.
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th time I’ve seen this question asked.Anonymous ******************
Not necessarily, proving that education has failed you might. If you can't construct a proper post after 'multiple' courses it might be time to go back home
Andrew ********
In respect ed visa is considered a higher visa then DTV - as long as you were in compliance with your ed visa extended on time and report as required its a positive record to obtain other visas ed visa is a Non-o visa where DTV is considered a tourist visa.
Robert *******
The chance is and stays
50% chance to get it issued and 50% chance to get it denied.
As there are only two options, issue or denied.
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, your history does not change it.50% chance to get it issued and 50% chance to get it denied.
As there are only two options, issue or denied.
James *******
I had 2 Eds (never attended the course on the 2nd one) then a DTV.
Andrew ********
@James ******
yeah that wont work now - they are requiring proof of attendance with ED visa now which im on and the paperwork to extend is more scrutinized then beforeJames *******
@Andrew *******
they required proof then! Depends which school you attend I suppose.Andrew ********
@James ******
well my first extension it was not as complicated the school office said since the Crack down they made it more complicated in extension paperwork I had alot more to sign and im only in self defense classes now - im going to thai classes next 2 yearsReply to
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Anonymous ******************
Hansome smart man can always come
Khun ******
Anonymous participant 561 It's hansum.
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@Khun *****
it’s the Somtam versionReply to
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Yes
DioPar******
Well, obviously a lot of ED/visa exempt/extensions and so on is gonna put you under the lens. Its (highly) possible you get set for an interview, with so many Ed I'm sure you are very fluent at Thai.
Bob **********
DioParco3474 that’s what they usually ask and a sentence or two
Paul *******
@Bob *********
Speaking Thai in Thailand is and should be the default, regardless of whether you were once a student on an EDU visa.Reply to
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Jordan *******
I had 2 years of ed visa muay thai + multiple tourist visa + multiple entry/exit. And got approved with dtv workcation. It’s all about how you present yourself and your activities
Andi ***********
No, you can find posts by former EDVers who are now DTVERS.
BrightDac*********
Do you think they are going to tell that you're too smart or what?
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