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What should I consider when changing my nationality and applying for a Thai visa?

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Jan 24, 2025

a month ago

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

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I have DTV but I’m considering changing nationality which in my case means canceling my old one. I suppose next I will just need to re-apply with the new passport.

I’m curious if anyone has had any experience.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the complexities of changing nationality while having a Digital Nominee Visa (DTV) in Thailand. Users express their insights on the need to cancel the old nationality, reapply for a visa with a new passport, and the challenges of obtaining a Thai passport. There are also questions about the implications of dual citizenship and the overall process involved.

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Stefan ********

You won't be able to get the Thai passport with the DTV, if this is what you mean. What is your current passport?

a month ago

Mike *****

When change to Thai nationality its a win win

a month ago

Al**

Are you not allowed dual citizenship?

a month ago

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

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@Al**

For getting this particular one, I have to get rid of the previous passports. Then, I can get more.

a month ago

Kevin ********

Anonymous participant I would imagine that it won’t be a major issue to reapply. You already have the paperwork the only additional would be letter explaining nationality change and old/new passports and acceptance of NEW nationality. If it got refused I’d be very surprised.

a month ago

John *******

Anonymous participant Changing your nationality is not a light decision. You must have been thinking about this for a bit. If so, why did you go ahead in the last few months and get a DTV?

a month ago

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

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@John ******

Thailand launched a good visa and I applied :)

Passport paperwork takes years

a month ago

John *******

Anonymous participant - ok, since you said you are “considering” changing nationalities and you say the paperwork takes years, maybe your DTV will be expired by the time you are able to change nationalities. I assumed you were much farther along in my first message.

a month ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

The new nationality has been approved, so I’m considering my next move. Thanks!

Just new passport -> new visa doesn’t sound bad. Could have been more legwork

a month ago

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

Al**

Anonymous participant if you only change passports then you can transfer the visa to the new one.

If you have to renounce your citizenship that you got your dtv on in order to get new citizenship then you need to apply again as your old citizenship will no longer exist.

a month ago

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Al**

Alex *********

New nationality new passport new application new visa

a month ago

Wesley ********

Such a unique problem to have

a month ago

John **********

It's not easy to change your nationality

a month ago

Jeremy *****

@John *********

the brits did it to whole countries yours included 👀🤷‍♂️😂

It's actually easy if you know how to play the game in some countries

Hell Taiwan you stay 180 days every year for 3 years you qualify

Facts are funnnnnn

a month ago

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Jeremy *****

Can I switch to a DTV from another Thai visa before my old visa expires?

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