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What are some quick options for an out and re-entry visa run from Chiang Mai?
Chiang MaiVisa runsRe-entry180-day visaImmigrationDTV ExtensionThai visaSoutheast Asia travelVisa regulations
Feb 19, 2026
2 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHi Everyone our 180 days is coming up soon. we are in Chiang Mai any suggestions on quick out and re entry?
thank you
thank you
TLDR : Answer Summary
Individuals in Chiang Mai approaching their 180-day visa limit are seeking quick re-entry options. Suggestions include taking a bus or flight to nearby borders, using local visa run companies, or simply applying for an extension at a local immigration office. Some users emphasize travel as an opportunity to explore nearby countries rather than focusing solely on the cost of re-entry, while others discuss the challenges of extending a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) within Thailand.
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- 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.
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Andrew ********
My suggestion is to go travel and not base your life around the cheapest in/ out option. SE asia has a lot of great spots to see.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew *******
that was the plan but it’s going to be at the end of April, flight cost are ridiculously high and my kid goes to school however with the price im getting with one day re entry i prefer to do exactly as you saidReply to
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Anonymous ******************
If you want to go, you can go with me. I'm going at the end of this month.
John *********
Take a short flightCM is well connected) to a nearby country and enjoy a different culture, come back and get your next 6 month stamp🤷🏾♀️
Wannikea *********
You can use a Chiang Mai visa run company to Chiang Khong, or make your way to the Sop Ruak Immigration Crossing at the Golden Triangle. Depending on your nationality $40 USD absolutely perfect notes, or 2,000 baht.
Tanisha *******
We go daily border
8 hours finish from chiang mai
And from pai 13 hours
2500 b
8 hours finish from chiang mai
And from pai 13 hours
2500 b
Robert *******
1.900 Thb is the cost for an new 180 day Extension of Stay at local immigration Office.
No need to travel.
No need to travel.
Sonny ******
@Robert ******
. Do you know anyone who has done this successfully on a DTV ?Robert *******
@Sonny *****
YES, there are several reports on Facebook.Sonny ******
@Robert ******
. Can you provide the links ?Michael ********
@Sonny *****
Dany Nomads search his name in this group chat. He successfully extended DTV visa. By his reports it was a fair bit of work. In my opinion if I’m gonna spend a whole day collecting documents, and perhaps a 2nd or 3rd meeting with immigration, it’s far faster and more chill to just take a 2 day weekend anywhere else…. Just use google flights explore mode so see which international destinations are a single flight from your airport and select accordingly. I’ve had no issues with multiple border runs 😁Sonny ******
@Michael *******
. I come in and out on the DTV regular. Extending in country is almost impossible for most people on soft power. The point is, out of thousands and thousands of DTV holders, only one or two have ever extended without leaving it seems. That was the point I was getting at. The poster was making out it was an easy process, but it isn't ✌️Robert *******
@Sonny *****
Got to divers DTV groups and use a search furnitonReply to
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John *********
@Robert ******
much harder and a lot more questions asked, spend the money instead on a short city break HCMC is great and incredibly good valueAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
oh no that option is truly a nightmareRobert *******
Anonymous participant No, it is very easy, but the problem is that you have to meet the requirements.
DTVPeck********
@Robert ******
Have you done it?Robert *******
DTVPeckerBeggar Lliving in Thailand since 2003, so yes, applied many times for the Extension of Stay.
DTVPeck********
@Robert ******
There was no DTV 20 years ago. We know other extensions are easy. DTV extensions are notoriously difficult. Have you done a DTV extension?Robert *******
DTVPeckerBeggar Let me see, you visit an Immigration office and get the list with requirements, you copy or get all, tick the list and when done you apply.
It does not matter if you apply for 30 days on basis of being a tourist, being over 50 years of age or a wittnesss in a court case.
Same procedure.
Why is it so hard for DTV holders who are honest and truthful about their stay in Thailand?
Ist that because they do not train or learn anymore, is that because the all work on line but having a dtv based on softpower or dependent.
Is that because DTV holders shout that all is allowed but suddenly they found out that they ared ay dreamers?
It does not matter if you apply for 30 days on basis of being a tourist, being over 50 years of age or a wittnesss in a court case.
Same procedure.
Why is it so hard for DTV holders who are honest and truthful about their stay in Thailand?
Ist that because they do not train or learn anymore, is that because the all work on line but having a dtv based on softpower or dependent.
Is that because DTV holders shout that all is allowed but suddenly they found out that they ared ay dreamers?
DTVPeck********
@Robert ******
I’ll take that as a no. You’re not even a DTV holder. Get a hobby instead of commenting to every post in this group.Robert *******
DTVPeckerBeggar My hobby is to help people who want to live in Thailand.
Sorry to read that you think those with questions are not allwoed to get any help to achieve their dreams.
That you can not meet the set requirments is simply your problem.
It is so fun to read that DTV holders set all the rules and regulations but keep telling that Immigration does not issue Extensions and more and more applications at Embassy get not approved.
Why would that be? Maybe time to stop the incorerct information and start to understand that it was not you who set the rules.
Sorry to read that you think those with questions are not allwoed to get any help to achieve their dreams.
That you can not meet the set requirments is simply your problem.
It is so fun to read that DTV holders set all the rules and regulations but keep telling that Immigration does not issue Extensions and more and more applications at Embassy get not approved.
Why would that be? Maybe time to stop the incorerct information and start to understand that it was not you who set the rules.
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Chris **********
@Robert ******
I'd rather have teeth pulled than attempt an extension with the DTV at the momentJames ********
Amen to that 🤗
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