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How Can I Successfully Extend My DTV Visa in Thailand?

Jul 25, 2025
10 days ago
My DTV Visa Extension Got Approved

I just got my DTV visa extended for another 6 months *inside Thailand* at Chiang Mai Immigration.

Yes, it was successful — but the process was tiring, and mentally draining.

Let me say this upfront:

If you have the option to do a border bounce or a short trip to a nearby country, I strongly recommend that route. It’s far smoother and less stressful.

But if you’re someone who *has* to extend inside Thailand — or is just curious about how it works — here’s my experience.

## Document Checklist (based on my case):

You’ll need a solid stack of documents prepared in advance:

* Passport bio page copy

* Visa sticker page copy (*or eVisa printout*)

* Latest visa stamp copy

* 90-day report copy

* TM30 printout

* TM7 Visa Extension Form

* Bank Certificate

* Bank Statement (500K must be deposited 1 month ahead)

* Updated bank passbook (with transactions up to application date)

* House rental contract

* Rent transfer receipts (Your name and Renter name should be on those)

* Employment contract

* Company registration (of your employer)

* Employment certificate with most recent date

* Acknowledgement of penalties for visa overstay

* Resume / CV (for Workcation category)

* Proof of remote work (past and present projects, screenshots, links, etc.)

## Step-by-Step Process at Chiang Mai Immigration:

1. Start by getting a queue ticket for a document check outside the immigration building.

2. When the officer sees it’s a DTV case, you’ll usually be asked to consult with a specific officer since this category is still relatively new.

You won’t meet them right away — they’ll give you a time to return.

3. When it’s your turn, answer their questions clearly. If they feel your documents aren’t enough, they’ll let you know what’s missing and ask you to return the next day.

4. The next day, you go through the same document check process outside.

5. If your paperwork is complete, they’ll give you a new queue number and send you *inside*.

At this point, you’re moving in the right direction.

6. Present your full set of documents at the counter. When they see the visa type, you might hear:

**“Oh, DTV.”

**Pay the 1,900 baht fee.

Then wait again while the officer verifies your file. Sometimes, they may still request more supporting documents depending on your case.

7. If your name is called for a photo, that’s a good sign your extension is being approved.

8. Lastly, wait to be called again to receive your passport back with the new stamp.

✅ Done. DTV visa extension inside Thailand, approved.

##

The process can be far more complex than I said here and can be physically and mentally exhausting, especially when you’re not 100% sure what to expect.

I had to go back and forth over two days, and prepare a large stack of documents — many of which took time to gather. I had to talk a lot, clarify things over and over . It was a learning experience, but honestly one I don’t plan to repeat.

For anyone who still wants to try extending inside Thailand, I hope this post helps you prepare.

P.S. Luckily, I got the 6-month stamp straight away rather than the usual 'under consideration' stamp.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The author shares their experience of getting a 6-month extension for their Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) at Chiang Mai Immigration. Despite the approval, the process was reported to be tiring and mentally exhausting. A comprehensive checklist of required documents is provided, including various identification and financial documents. The step-by-step procedure of interacting with immigration officers is outlined, highlighting the need for clear communication and readiness for potential additional requests. The author advises that border runs or short trips might be easier alternatives to extending a visa inside Thailand.
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Chris *********
I have a 5 year dtv. Need to report next month. The list of your required documents is nothing like what im required to present at Chonburi. PP bio page, copy visa, last entry stamp, rental contract, house book. They didnt say anything about money in an account or contracts or income etc.

I left for Cambodia few weeks back for a week and I still need to report for my dtv. I dont see how leaving the country grants you extra stay over the dtv.
John *********
Can’t see why anyone wouldn’t take a nice short trip abroad, rather than giving them another B1900 to end up in an immigration office 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏾‍♀️
Todd *********
@John ********
I suspect you just answered your own question. 1900 baht a lot cheaper than a nice road trip vacay to neighbouring or nearby country
AllSabaai ******
@Todd ********
Time + efforts + hassle + uncertainty = money ka , it is not only the 1900 that you need to look at., you need to look at all those 4 points we mentioned, at that time you will understand that, a quick trip ,planned a bit early, is better value 😊
Todd *********
@AllSabaai *****
a border bounce costs time+efforts+hassle+ uncertainly also. And more $$. Just stating the obvious
AllSabaai ******
@Todd ********
this is your opinion, we respect it... But a round trip to Malaysia after 3 or 4 months would cost 2000+ , with no need to all those paperwork and hassle in Immigration and nothing uncertainty there. The visa is multiple and there is no one reported get rejected when fly out and in by DTV., ka , so.. you keep believing what you think and we believe what we think too. , have a good day ka
Todd *********
@AllSabaai *****
that is your opinion, and it's not a very smart one. You will obviously spend considerably more than 2000 baht for the trip to Malaysia and need to pass thru immigration in both countries twice. Nobody is going to get rejected on re-entry, but if you didn't understand that long ago, i don't know what to say. The point is, renewal in country costs a LOT less than travel outside. And obviously that makes sense for many DTV holders. For others, they will travel in and out often. Ur welcome for the information. Now you can understand better.
AllSabaai ******
@Todd ********
What smart to us, might not smart to you ,yet you should not say our opinion is not smart or downgrade it, as we haven't done that to your opinion ka, yet we said we respect it. , If you don't like an opinion you may say you don't support it, without a need to downgrade or tell the opposite person that his talk not smart., let's show respect to each others ka... this is more healthy way . However we haven't wrote our opinion to go through any type of argument, which ww don't like at all... So again we wish you a good day ka 🙏
Todd *********
@AllSabaai *****
I don't support it. Because it is not smart or well thought out. My point is quite clear. But then again, my income doesn't depend on how people manage the issue as yours does. And i also wish you a good day krub.
Anonymous ******************
@Todd ********
1900 baht is enough for round trip if you scout tickets a few months ahead. And you get to grab vat write off for shopping in another country. Not to mention if 1900 baht is tight on the budget then remaining on dtv in thailand would be questionable 🤨
Todd *********
Anonymous participant 855 a ‘few months in advance’ lol. Why?

And nobody is mistaking DTV as anything but a budget visa. They required you show only 500k THB for a 5 year visa. Plenty of DTV peeps operating on a shoe string. It’s not gonna be confused Thai Privilege or LTR
Elías ********
@Todd ********
not really. 1,900 baht are enough for a one way ticket to South Korea on Air Asia, without luggage. Ditto it'd be 1900 * 2, but is still cheap and worthy, money wise. Still, I understand some people just don't have the time to make a quick trip abroad.
Todd *********
@Elías *******
I like the effort here, but missing the mark. 3800 in flights. A long time sitting on your backside. Transport to and from airport. And who goes to SKorea just to turn around and come back. And the assumed someone living in BKK or HKT. Not happening
John *********
@Todd ********
1900 waste of money imo
Don *******
Too many bulletpoints for me to even bother jumping through such hoops. Effectively “cheaper” (less headache and time consumed on paperwork) to leave the country for a trip to Bali, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong, X spot anywhere in Asia.
Todd *********
@Don ******
max 3 bullet points on anything for me. I'm out
Dror *********
@Don ******
why? I plan to go out through chong mek and come back in 10 minutes later do i have to stay in laos or can i go back same day?
Don *******
@Dror ********
can’t answer you on that as I’d never do such runs. Rather spend a weekend away or 5 days
John *********
@Don ******
agree, far too many cheap skates around, can’t even afford a nice trip away to a neighbouring Country. Vietnam is very nice and so inexpensive. Luang Prabang for the winter period is lovely and relaxing, many other options
Dror *********
@Don ******
thanks already found it is possible