Will applying for a new DTV visa and obtaining a re-entry permit create any issues with my existing education visa?

Education Visa DTV Visa Re-entry Permit Thailand Visa Rules Visa Application Process

Aug 30, 2024

2 months ago

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I’m currently on an education visa, valid until May 2025. However I will apply for the DTV next week in Laos. Embassy in Vientiane says I don’t need to cancel my current visa before applying for a new one because it’s a different type of visa. So, I am considering getting a re-entry permit so I can come back on my current visa in case my DTV application is denied. Do you think that reentry permit would create a problem with getting the new visa?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The individual is currently on an education visa that is valid until May 2025 and is planning to apply for a DTV visa in Laos. They are considering obtaining a re-entry permit to ensure they can return to Thailand on their current visa if the DTV application is denied. According to comments, obtaining a re-entry permit and applying for a new visa should not cause issues, as long as the education visa is officially canceled upon return. One commenter confirmed that a similar situation had been successful.

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Brandon ************

Someone already reported doing exactly that, getting the re-entry permit and then getting the DTV and not having any issues getting back into Thailand.

If you are currently on an ED extension, you do have to cancel that once you get back to Thailand though. Or you can be fined in the future not having done so since you signed a document that said you would inform immigration if your situation changed.

2 months ago

Colleen **********

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@Brandon ***********

Thanks so much! I feel much better about cancelling after 😅

2 months ago

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Colleen **********

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