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Do I need to show proof of income annually with the DTV over its five-year duration?

DTV Visa Thai Immigration Proof of Income Freelance Category Visa Extensions

Dec 24, 2024

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Hussain *******

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After approval of the DTV, over the 5 year duration of the visa, am I required to provide proof of employment/financial statements to show proof of income? Or is that a one-time deal?

I'm a US citizen. Applied through Washington office under freelance category.

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After obtaining the DTV, it appears that proof of income is initially required, but the necessity for ongoing documentation during the five-year term varies. While some community members believe it is a one-time requirement, others reference the need to provide documentation when extending the visa. Updates from official representatives suggest that regulations could change, emphasizing the importance of staying informed regarding immigration rules in Thailand.

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James ********

Nobody really knows.

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Robert ***********

At the present moment you can bounce in and out without issue. Extention may be another story but time will tell.

This is Thailand and anything can change or be interpreted in many ways that no one would ever think.

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Jim ********

Nah....just keep on bouncing. That's what I'm going to do. I'm going nowhere near an immigration office for the next five years! 😆😆👍👍👍

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Mo ******

same here for me. I will not only bounce but even visit the Asian countries I did not do. And even Australia too

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

I invite you to check the recent posts, where an updated video from a DTV representative confirms that documents will be required when extending the DTV in Thailand. So far, this does not apply to people crossing the border and returning.

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Alma ***************

Anonymous participant 271 do you mean those who leave after 180 days and returned as opposed to those who just walk in yo extend for another 180 days?

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@Alma **************

that's right

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Alma ***************

Anonymous participant 271 thanks..that's a relief!

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@Alma **************

Take it as a statement for the moment and not a prediction of the future. The representative makes it clear during the interview that immigration has the final say on allowing entry and that the DTV may be subject to changes.

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Daowfa ************

One time deal. but when you stay in Thailand you have to report to immigration every 90 days

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@Daowfa ***********

correct one time just do 90 days

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Andreas *********

there have now been several reports that Immigration wants the proof of 500.000 THB in your bank account, again, if you opt for the extension. So you are better off to bounce as by the border nobody will ask you for your bank account detail

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@Andreas ********

500,000 bht is only requirement not that difficult. You don't have to show all other documents it just am extension not a new application you have already been granted the 5 years

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Andreas *********

like I said there has been a report that Hua Hin Immigration wants 500.000.- THB in a Thai bank account in your name, if you want to extent a DTV inside Thailand for 180 more days. Then another officer approached and told the guy, just exit and re-enter and you will be fine. As far as these "new" rules are interpreted, I suggest you do your own research, this is the updated rule on DTV extensions. Go have a Thai friend translate it for you

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@Andreas ********

this is not new so what are you saying it is the same as l explained in my previous post. Read it again it's not difficult to read if you know Thai why do l need a friend to read it. It's simple. I don't understand why would l leave the country to do an extension that I am entitled to do. If you don't have the money in your account best you do s border bounce then. You are going to believe in " there has been a report" do your own research l am fine with mine

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Andreas *********

I dare to take a bet that 90% of all young digital nomads who now have successfully been issued a DTV, do not hold 500.000.- THB in their accounts all the time, by no way. They are paying for their living with these funds. Not everybody is a rich pensioner

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Daowfa ************

thanks

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@Daowfa ***********

- Actually, if extending, it looks like you do need to submit documents and if required additional courses

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James ********

NOT 🚫 TRUE

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David ********

not so it is like any tourist visa extension. Pay 1900 bht complete extension form bye bye.

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John *******

Did you watch to new MoFA interview? Granted it is MoFA, not Immigration, but in the new interview he clearly states that Immigration will want to see updated documents and if your original training was only 6 months, you would need to show a new schedule /tuition.

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Robert ***********

We will see about that.

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@Robert **********

Check out the new video of the Mofa interview posted on this forum, and you’ll see that you’re correct. 👍

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@Robert **********

so you have a DTV now then

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Andreas *********

there have now been several reports that Immigration wants the proof of 500.000 THB in your bank account, again, if you opt for the extension. So you are better off to bounce as by the border nobody will ask you for your bank account detail

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James ********

@Andreas ********

🚫 NOT TRUE, nobody has obtained the DTV Visa extension yet in Thailand. ALL else is RUMORS

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Robert ***********

Yes. And that has what to do with extention requirements?

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Daowfa ************

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James ********

@Daowfa ***********

🚫 NOT TRUE

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