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Is it easy to get a 180-day extension on a soft power visa in Thailand?

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Mar 20, 2025

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Is it easy to do 180 day extension when on soft power visa ? i heard some got rejected so i ask ..

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The ease of obtaining a 180-day extension on a soft power visa in Thailand varies based on personal experiences. Some users report needing a bank balance of at least 500,000 THB for 30 days prior to application; without this, extensions could be rejected. Many recommend considering a border run instead of applying for an extension within Thailand, as this approach is reported to be less stressful and more straightforward.

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James ********

Don't get the DTV extension inside Thailand...do a BORDER BOUNCE.

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Anna *********

Some people have but it seems to be more difficult than getting the actual visa. Most advice is to leave the country as it’s far easier and no stress

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James ********

correct ✅

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Sean *******

I took my girlfriend to Vietnam for a holiday. Stamped back in no questions asked.

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Shay ******

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stamp is easier i heard than extension from within TH

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Sean *******

For sure. Extension is like re applying.

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John **********

For the extension you need to show you still qualify, so money in the bank, signed up for an activity, etc. Basically similar to the original application. A border bounce is much easier

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Greg ********

The only soft power extension rejection I remember was due to a financial issue ie bank balance was below 500k. The requirment seems to be 500k in bank for 30 days before date of extension application.

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apart of money, i assume they can ask why do you want to stay and extend if the initial muai thai course ended already … do i have to book a 6 month long course every extension ?

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Greg ********

Andi already answered. You basically have to show everything to qualify again plus some residential requirements.

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Andi ***********

if you extend at immigration you have to show continued activity so a 6 month course would satisfy that requirement. Much easier to just leave for a short trip nearby I think.

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Christopher ********

Easy if you use a border run service - VIP Visa-Thai Driving License - 3900 for the van from pattaya and 2000 at the border. Otherwise everyone has different experiences so far. I'll take the easy way.

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Do they get you an evisa or sticker? Was the driver safe?

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Christopher ********

driver is good normally onky 5 or 6 people in 10 passenger van. Cambodia has stamp and handwritten "DTV". Totally legit, I did border bounces for the last 10 months through them and never any issue. Leave 5 am return around 2pm but stop for lunch/ coffee on way back.

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Do they get you a Cambo sticker visa at the border?

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Christopher ********

yes it's all done for you and paid up before you go to Cambodia. The 3900 includes the Cambodia visa, bus, lunch, etc.

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