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How do I extend my DTV visa in Thailand, and what is the process for obtaining a 180-day stamp?

May 19, 2025
a year ago
I got dtv but I read many posts and I got some doubts for the extension.

1) it seems if you want to extend the 180 days at immigration office you must provide the same information and documents you already did to get the dtv and you are not sure it will be approved, but if you just travel out of Thailand and back there is no problem and you get the stamp at the passport check. Does it make any sense?

2) with the new system at passport check you don't need to show your passport to an immigration officer but just pass through the scan machine... How to get the 180 days visa stamp on passport then?

Thanks
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The post discusses the complexities surrounding the extension of a DTV visa in Thailand, highlighting that while a visa extension requires the same documentation as the initial DTV application, some people prefer to leave and re-enter Thailand for a simpler solution. The new passport check system raises questions about how to obtain the 180-day visa stamp, as some users clarify that automatic scanning machines are only present for departures and that presentation of the passport remains necessary at immigration checkpoints. Some commenters advise against extensions, suggesting exiting the country for renewals instead.
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Henrik *****
Ask your local Immigration office, they will tell you the real facts.
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Ray *****
The only automatic gates I've seen were in departure not arrivals
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@Ray ****
The automatic gates in arrivals are only for Thai passports
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Brandon ************
The automatic machines are only for exit, not for entering
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@Brandon ***********
There are automatic gates for entering, but only for Thai passsports.
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Anonymous ******************
There's no automatic scanning machine at immigration, you must present Visa and passport
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Anonymous ******************
You MUST fill in the TDAC form AND present your passport as usual to the immigration officer.
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Steve *******
No, Thai immigration routines never make sense. Just don't do extensions, go on a holiday abroad every 3 months or so.

And you don't need a stamp in your passport if your entry is digitally recorded.
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Anonymous ******************
1. Does it make sense? No. But it is what it is
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Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 446 you can be asked for the same documents at arrival in the country, but that is very rare, and IO also can stop you, just like an in country extension that is not granted.
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John **********
They can ask to see information relating to your DTV on entry but rarely do. You still need to present your passport and visa to an immigration officer
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