Can I extend my DTV visa stay at the immigration office or do I need to leave Thailand?

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January 2026 marks the 180th day of my DTV visa stay. Do I have to leave for a few days and then come back again, or can I extend my stay at the immigration office? Apparently, a lot of changes have been made recently for foreigners.

Ask Thailand · Answer

As you approach the end of your 180-day DTV visa stay, it seems you have two primary options concerning your extension: the possibility of extending at an immigration office or leaving the country to re-enter. Most commenters agree that while technically you can ask for a 180-day extension in Thailand, it often involves significant paperwork and challenges, as immigration may require updated documentation such as a bank balance of 500,000 baht. Many suggest that it is much simpler to leave Thailand for at least 48 hours and then return to gain a new 180-day entry, with one user emphasizing that there are reports of issues if you stay out for less than 48 hours. Overall, leaving and re-entering is largely viewed as the more practical route.

I ************************** · Answer

Extend with 1900 baht and then you're obligate to pay taxes from income

John ********** · Answer

In theory you can get one 180 day extension at an immigration office inside Thailand but you need absolutely everything updated to the current point including 500k baht in a bank account for 30 days, and even then immigration make it difficult. Much easier to leave and return

Sascha ********** · Answer

I went to do my 90-day report a few weeks ago and the woman at the immigration office said to me ‘next 90 day you need to go out and come back in’. She didn’t even entertain the idea of an extension.

The changes you are referring to are for people coming in visa-exempt, not DTV holders (although they might be more strict on everyone I guess)

John ********* · Answer

Travel away for a nice short break, who wants to pay B1900 to sit in an immigration office.

Andrew ********* · Answer

Immigration dont want anything to do with it so the likelihood of extending in country is low. If you can you've got to prove everything again that you did to get the visa.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Officially (legally) you can stay inside , realistically it is absolutely not recommend. Make sure you leave via airplane and stay out the kingdom for at least 48 hours to not get any problems. Many reported getting yelled at below 48 hours , some say might even be denied entry. Don’t ask for logic , it doesn’t have any

Elías ******** · Answer

You can extend in country but it's not work the hassle. A trip in and out will do. You don't need to wait to that day, BTW, can travel this weekend or next week. You'll get 180 days upon each entry.

Can I extend my DTV visa stay at the immigration office or do I need to leave Thailand?

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