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Is it true that having an ED visa results in DTV rejection?

Nov 16, 2025
a day ago
I read a comment that people who got an ED visa in the past are often rejected for DTV.

Is this true? For worcation DTV too?

Any reports from Hanoi embassy rejecting people with ED visas from years ago?

I'm a freelance and meet the DTV requirements but I was on ED visa going to Thai language classes during Covid, and had 2 METVs too, last one 2 years ago.

Wondering if it would be a waste of money and time to apply for DTV.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Concerns have been raised about the potential rejection of Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) applications from individuals who previously held an Education Visa (ED). However, based on shared experiences from various community members, it appears that many applicants with past ED visas have successfully obtained DTV approvals without issues. Several comments highlight successful transitions from ED to DTV, suggesting that prior ED visa holders should not face automatic rejection. A few commenters caution that the application process for freelancers may be more complex but overall, the sentiment leans towards optimism for reapplicants.
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James ********
NOT 🚫 TRUE
Anonymous ******************
Not true in my experience. I still had an ED visa extension when I got my DTV approval, so I cancelled my ED visa when I got back to Thailand after getting the DTV and there were no issues. You should be fine.
Anonymous ******************
Now it’s quite difficult to apply as freelancer
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 622 how so?
Zafer *****
Not sure about Hanoi but this month I got approval at Vientiane with NonB (7 years) >> ED (3 months) >> DTV Soft Power
Zarko *******
Had ED visa before, applied in Hanoi for DTV. Visa approved without any additional documents requested.
Andrew *********
Who do you think most of the applicants are?
Greg ********
Lots of people with previous ED and other visas have been granted a DTV. No issues at all. Read through this group and you will see. Go for it.
Toni *******
I had 2years exempts, 9months ED, then 2months in my home country applied and got DTV (workcation)
Roman ********
Nah, my wife got a DTV just after her second education visa finished. It was a couple of months ago though