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What happens to a DTV if I obtain a Thai work permit?

DTV Visa Thai Work Permit Visa Transfer Non-B Visa Thai Immigration Rules

Aug 15, 2025

9 months ago

Anonymous *************

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Hi all, can anyone please advise on what would happen to a DTV with several years remaining if you were to obtain a Thai work permit? Would the DTV be automatically cancelled or would it still be active, if the foreign-based position was continued concurrently? If it is indeed cancelled, is this absolute, or just "paused"? Say if you left the local company could it be resumed again until the 5 years is up? Thanks.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When obtaining a Thai work permit, you cannot maintain a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) as you cannot hold two visas simultaneously. You would need to cancel the DTV to apply for a Non-B visa, which allows you to obtain a work permit. This is not a simple pause; the DTV validity is forfeited during the transition to a Non-B visa.

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Anonymous *************

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Cheers, everyone.

9 months ago

Wannikea *********

You aren't going to be getting a work permit if you have a DTV because you can only get a work permit on the NoN O marriage or a non B.

9 months ago

Anonymous ******************

You can't hold two visas simultaneously. You'll need to find a way to transfer your DTV to a Non-B with Work Permit. That means you'll lose the remaining balance of validity months of your DTV.

9 months ago

Greg ********

Pretty certain you would have to cancel the DTV to get the appropriate visa, mostly B but can get on spouse O, to get a Work Permit

9 months ago

John **********

You can't obtain a work permit while holding a DTV, you would need to obtain a visa that allows you to hold one and you can't hold 2 visas simultaneously. You can however apply to convert your DTV to a Non-B visa at a local immigration office inside Thailand if your employer is willing to supply the paperwork to do so.

9 months ago

James ********

@John *********

Correct ✅

8 months ago

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James ********

Is my DTV visa still valid if I quit or get fired from my job?

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a year ago

Can you reapply for a DTV visa after switching to a work permit and Non B visa in Thailand?

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