This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Does extending a tourist stay in Thailand count as having applied for a visa?
Oct 2, 2025
6 days ago
Conny ********
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
The question is whether a 30-day extension granted to a tourist in Thailand counts as a visa application when completing the DTV application. Comments clarify that if the individual entered Thailand under visa exemption, then the extension does not count as a visa application. Instead, it is considered a visa-exempt entry. Only individuals who entered Thailand with a tourist visa (TR visa) would respond affirmatively to the application's question.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
- For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
- Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
