Hello,
I am currently on an METV visa that ends mid January and I would like to switch to a DTV and I have some questions to which I couldn’t find specific answers (sorry If I overlooked existing answers)
1- I was thinking of trying to get a DTV visa before my METV visa ends - does this impact the acceptance of the visa?
2- can I go to a neighboring country make the application and come back to Bkk with my METV visa before getting the DTV? Or I need to stay there and wait to get it?
3- for the 500k baht, should I get proof of having them in my current account or does it work if it’s in the savings part of the account?
4- do you know by chance, if I am on a DTV visa and at some point I want to do a volunteering work here, do I need to cancel the dtv and get the specific visa for volunteering ? Or can I can accumulate or sort of have a specific authorization to just do a non paid volunteering for a short period without invalidating the dtv?
Thanks in advance 🙏🏼
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is currently on an METV visa and is looking to switch to a DTV visa, seeking clarity on several points: 1) Whether applying for a DTV before the METV expires affects acceptance; 2) If they can apply for the DTV while briefly leaving Thailand; 3) Requirements for proving possession of 500,000 baht; and 4) Regulations concerning volunteering work while on a DTV visa. Responses emphasize that volunteering on a DTV requires a separate visa and that funds should be in an easily accessible bank account.
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