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Should I cancel my Smart Visa before leaving Thailand or will it be cancelled automatically when switching to DTV in Laos?
Oct 11, 2024
2 years ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi,
I am currently on Smart Visa which expires on Nov 20.
Should I cancel my visa before leaving Thailand or it will be cancelled automatically after swtiched to DTV at Laos?
I am currently on Smart Visa which expires on Nov 20.
Should I cancel my visa before leaving Thailand or it will be cancelled automatically after swtiched to DTV at Laos?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user, currently holding a Smart Visa expiring on Nov 20, inquired whether they should cancel their visa before leaving Thailand or if it would be canceled automatically after switching to a DTV in Laos. Community responses suggested that it is advisable to cancel the Smart Visa beforehand to avoid future complications and to contact the Smart Visa Unit for confirmation. One user shared their experience of transitioning from a METV to a DTV successfully without issues, while another raised a concern about not obtaining the DTV visa while in Laos.
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But what is your plan if you don't get the DTV visa issued in Laos ???
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
to return with the current valid visa. That’s why I don’t want to cancel if possibleJames ********
Anonymous participant good idea 💡
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Generally, it's best practice to cancel your visa before leaving Thailand to avoid future issues. You should email the Smart Visa Unit to confirm:
The steps for cancelling your Smart Visa are on their website (point #5):
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The steps for cancelling your Smart Visa are on their website (point #5):
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