Is it possible to switch from an education visa to a digital work visa in Thailand?

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Nov 6, 2024

8 days ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi guys , any experience with switching directly from education visa (after cancelling it) to DTV visa for digital workers ? Is it possible?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Community members have reported successfully transitioning from an education visa to a DTV visa. The process involves canceling the education extension and applying for the DTV visa from outside of Thailand, after which a new visa can be entered for 180 days.

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Ma ****

I switch from ED to soft DTV…

7 days ago

Greg ********

Yes, there have been posters that have done this recently. Search through past posts

8 days ago

Eva ******************

ORIGINAL POSTER

I found one post someone applied for soft power category and got it after 2 edu visas. I would like to get the digital nomad category. However if the embassy asks about 6 months of income on bank statements. I am not allowed to work on edu visa . Is it enough to have a letter from my employer that I’m just starting to work for them fully online ?

8 days ago

Greg ********

@Eva *****************

I would go with the "Starting new job" one. Some Embassies are starting to ask for recent income etc though.

8 days ago

Elías ********

@Eva *****************

the 500K bank statement is not to be waived. Even if you weren't allowed to work, you could very well have that money (savings?) in your account. They want to see you've got the money.

8 days ago

Eva ******************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Elías *******

thank you for your answer. I have 500k baht. l am worried about the 6 months of statements showing digital nomad work income. Anyone got the visa without a proof of 6 months salary from online work?

8 days ago

Elías ********

@Eva *****************

proof of 6 months salary has never been a requirement, it's showing that you have had the money for at least 6 months in your account. Like if you just deposited it today or a few weeks before, it won't do.

8 days ago

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Elías ********

Tod *********

no issue at all, cancel your ED extension, go to the country you're going to apply for the DTV at, apply, get the visa, come back in on it and you'll get stamped in for 180 days

8 days ago

Matt *******

@Tod ********

is it still possible to go to say Vietnam, apply for DTV while still having a current ed visa (1 year stamp). Then if issued DTV, come back in with it and then cancel ed when back?

8 days ago

Tod *********

People have indeed done it that way

7 days ago

Eva ******************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

so it is not necessary to cancel my education visa before applying for DTV visa ?

7 days ago

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Eva ******************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

how do I go around 6 months of bank statements proving my digital nomad income? Is it enough to provide a letter from a legit employer that I am just starting to work online for them (after my education visa is cancelled?) I appreciate your input 🙏 I am thinking to apply in Jakarta . Thank you

8 days ago

Elías ********

@Eva *****************

ah, the purpose is not to prove digital nomad income, just that you have the money.

8 days ago

Deepak *******

@Elías *******

borrow from friends, family, banks and put it in the bank and hold it for at least one month to generate the statement.

8 days ago

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Deepak *******

Can I switch from a Thai work permit to a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) without issues?