How long do I have to stay outside Thailand after canceling my student visa before applying for a DTV visa?

Jan 9, 2025
9 days ago
Dany *****
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Hi everyone, currently on student visa but want to change to DTV. I read that i can only apply for the visa outside of thailand. After the student visa is cancelled how long i have to stay outside the country 60 days or 90? i always get confused.. Khop khun krap
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TLDR : Answer Summary
To change from a student visa to a DTV visa, you need to cancel your student visa and apply for the DTV from outside Thailand. There is no fixed requirement for staying outside the country for a specific duration like 60 or 90 days; it mainly depends on the processing time of the DTV visa at the embassy, which typically takes around 10-15 working days. Some applicants have returned within a few days without needing to wait long.
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Kina **********
agreed with above ) no need until 60 or 90 days, my student just wait not over 2 weeks , some of them just 3 nights and come back ) let me know if you interesting in DTV cooking class 😊
Greg ********
Stay outside Thailand as long as it takes for the DTV visa to be processed. Embassies are posting 10-15 working days.
Dany *****
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@Greg *******
Thanks for the feedback.. but even if approved I have to stay 60-90 days outside Thailand before returning right?
Greg ********
@Dany ****
No - you can come straight back. Many people in this group have done exactly this in your situation. You are overthinking things lol. You will be fine - good luck.
Dany *****
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Awesome.. khop khun na krap
Thiri ******
Cancel your student visa, leave Thailand and just apply DTV.
Dany *****
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@Thiri *****
Thanks for your reply.. but even if approved I have to stay 60-90 days outside Thailand before returning right?
David ********
@Dany ****
no once you get your new visa come straight into Thailand if you want. I got mine at 1:30pm on the bus out at 3:00pm stamped and done for 180 days
Dany *****
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@David *******
appreciated thanks
Anonymous ******************