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What should expats know about transitioning from a business visa to a DTV in Phuket?
EXPERIENCE ARRIVING IN PHUKET TODAY:
Left Phuket on a business visa (planning to return and cancel it before activating DTV)
Went through the ‘fast track’ at immigration and they said I had to enter on DTV (I didn’t tell them I had DTV, it obviously just came up on their system).
I told them I was advised I had to come back and cancel my business visa and work permit but they asked a few staff and said that wasn’t correct so stamped me in on DTV.
They were very pleasant about it so just an FYI!
Left Phuket on a business visa (planning to return and cancel it before activating DTV)
Went through the ‘fast track’ at immigration and they said I had to enter on DTV (I didn’t tell them I had DTV, it obviously just came up on their system).
I told them I was advised I had to come back and cancel my business visa and work permit but they asked a few staff and said that wasn’t correct so stamped me in on DTV.
They were very pleasant about it so just an FYI!
Answer summary
An individual shared their experience arriving in Phuket on a DTV visa after previously holding a business visa. They went through fast-track immigration and encountered questions regarding their visa status. Despite an initial intention to cancel their business visa and work permit, the immigration staff stamped them in on the DTV without requiring any documentation. Commentary by other users raised concerns about the status of the prior visa and highlighted the effectiveness of the fast track service.
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AllSabai ******
Still you need to cancel your WP. If any
Fabian *******
Wow can use fast track on HKT? Amaizing
Greg ********
Interesting. Wonder if your B and WP are still live or have been cancelled by immigration - well the B by immigration.
AllSabai ******
@Greg *******
B can cancel at system in airport immigration but WP he should request to cancel It is not related to Immigration
Greg ********
@AllSabai *****
I know WP is Ministry of Labour or in BOI - had them from both!AllSabai ******
Anonymous *************
OPUPDATE: at no point did I show them my visa email or proof, they said it’s an e-visa so you have to use it
John **********
Anonymous participant you'll still need to cancel your work permit, and if your on an extension of stay based on a Non-B you need to cancel that too
Anonymous *************
OP@John *********
yes I’ve informed my accountant- just sharing my experience as it’s different to everything else I’ve read here!
Gayeeva ******
Fast track is the best 👌
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