Answereda year ago
How can I successfully extend my DTV visa in Thailand, and what documents are required?
So, I am the person who posted yesterday about needing an appointment for the DTV.
1. I didn't need an appointment in Koh Samui
2. After all the paperwork I gave I needed more.
3. Waiting for my landlord to send me a receipt for the rent.
4. I don't think they will give it to me even when I give them what they want.
5. Has anyone succeeded in extending. I think it's not possible.
6. I will update when I get the receipt
1. I didn't need an appointment in Koh Samui
2. After all the paperwork I gave I needed more.
3. Waiting for my landlord to send me a receipt for the rent.
4. I don't think they will give it to me even when I give them what they want.
5. Has anyone succeeded in extending. I think it's not possible.
6. I will update when I get the receipt
Answer summary
The original poster discusses their experience trying to extend a DTV visa in Koh Samui, noting they did not need an appointment but faced additional requirements, including a landlord's rent receipt. They express skepticism about successfully obtaining the extension. Comments from others suggest that while extensions are possible at various immigration offices in Thailand, requirements can differ significantly, and being prepared with updated documents is crucial. Some advise considering a visa run for simplicity.
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Miriam ************
Thanks for sharing and congrats!!! 🎈
Alessandro ***********
In CM??
Take the slow boat to Luang Prabang. Spend a day there and fly back. Cool trip if you like traveling.
Take the slow boat to Luang Prabang. Spend a day there and fly back. Cool trip if you like traveling.
Bob **********
Why would you do that just bounce out and back simple
John *********
Just take a few days away for a chilled break in a neighbouring Country, keep life simple 🤷🏾♀️
Sarah *********
OPI got it. Would never do it again but special circumstances did not want to fly out. Pick up passport in the morning!
Tod *********
@Sarah ********
congrats !!!! You deserve three thumbz up (y) (y) (y)
Can't believe you did it
WELL DONE !!!
Sarah *********
OP@Tod ********
thank you. I would definitely not recommend doing it!
Wannikea *********
In country DTV extension, an exercise in masochism.
Sarah *********
OP@Wannikea ********
correct! I got it though. Pick up in the morning.Greg ********
@Sarah ********
Brilliant - you got it.Greg ********
There have been posts about extending in a few offices ie Krabi, Phuket, chiang Mai so it is possible. The Rent Receipts requirements I have not seen before - must be a Samui thing. Good l;uck anyway and hope it all works out.
Sarah *********
OP@Greg *******
- I think it was because I had everything they had to make up something else.Greg ********
@Sarah ********
I can believe that. I have dealt wit immigration in a couple of offices ie Bangkok and Jomtien. Moved to Chiang Mai 4 months ago and they are so helpful here. I was both taken aback and really pleased.Sarah *********
OPI have all those documents
John **********
People have extended the DTV but every immigration office has different requirements. They do all seem to want updated docs for your remote work or soft power activity and 500k baht in the bank for at least 30 days
Jeremy *********
Many have been approved but it is a pain
Just bounce out and back why go through all this 🤷♂️
Just bounce out and back why go through all this 🤷♂️
Sarah *********
OP@Jeremy ********
- I did this once and it killed me. I will do it if I have toJohn **********
@Sarah ********
you'll need to do it next time as you can only get ONE extension per entry.Jeremy *********
@Sarah ********
literally no way when you can spend less time flying to Cambodia etc spend a night enjoy and fly back . Big chance of being denied when doing in country 🤷♂️ But you do you and keep us posted 🤷♂️Greg ********
@Jeremy ********
Flights are cheap, accom is plentiful. I like the Nimman area. So many great cafe's and Michelin star eateries. :-)Jeremy *********
@Greg *******
hell yeah !!! Maybe I'll swing up for a week and see it 🤔Greg ********
@Jeremy ********
I took a condo in centre of Nimman so I can walk most places I go. The food is great up here - I eat a lot more local food than I did in Bangkok and Pattaya. I even got my Car and Motorbike licenses here. The Coffee/Cafe Culture is nice. The people are definitely more polite and happier :-)Jeremy *********
@Sarah ********
yes but funner than the back and forth hoops of extending in country 😂Sarah *********
OP@Jeremy ********
from Koh Phangan that's also a whole story!Jeremy *********
@Greg *******
nice !!!!Greg ********
@Jeremy ********
I am really enjoying it. Been 4 months now. My lifestyle has changes so not partying much now so it suits. I love the food, the people are nice and it is much more relaxed. I came up 4 times over a few months before making the decision.Jeremy *********
@Greg *******
how you like it up there ? Been debating that move as well 🤔Jeremy *********
@Greg *******
I'd still border bounce no way I'd try and extend IN COUNTRYGreg ********
@Jeremy ********
Depends on location too - Bangkok and Jomtien, you have easy access to BKK and a multitude of flights. I moved to CM a few months ago and I am def travelling less due to having to connect through BKK. 🙂
Yasmin ***********
Good luck. You still have time to do a visa run?
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