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What are the best options and costs for extending a DTV visa in Thailand through border runs or extensions?
Hi , I need some advise please , I have a DTV visa and want to do a extension or border run to extend my 6 months again , what is the best way , and costings for all options , thank you in advance
Answer summary
The best options for extending a DTV visa in Thailand include doing a border run or applying for an extension at immigration. Many users recommend flying out to nearby countries like Laos or Malaysia for a quick return, especially as some land borders are closed. Specific suggestions include flying from Bangkok to Vientiane or Kuala Lumpur. Costs will vary based on your travel method, with flights generally being a preferred option for convenience. Users reported no issues returning on a DTV after border runs.
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Mike *******
I have DTV too, definitely border runs are best, if you do an extension at immigration you have to provide all your proof again. Last run i did was Nong Khai, went to Loas for lunch and duty free, back by 1pm 👍
Steve *******
Go to Suvarnabhumi. Fly to Kuala Lumpur for a weekend. Enjoy yourself. Try the local food. Come back.
Kim ********
Head up to BKK and get a cheap flight to Vientiane with Air Lao or Air Asia. If you want to stay I can recommend Luang Prabang. You can fly from BKK to LP as well.
Andrew ******
Are there any reported issues with border runs on DTV. I plan on doing a two week holiday in Australia and anxious I might get hard time coming back.
Mike *******
Andrew Hall rest easy, you won't have any issues, I have traveled in and out at least 10 times on my DTV with no problems 👍
Steve ********
Andrew Hall you're not doing a border run.
I come and leave Thailand with my DTV regularly and no problem so far.
I come and leave Thailand with my DTV regularly and no problem so far.
Jean ************
Do a border run.
Dee *******
OPJean Pacquement so I spoke to a few border run agencies they telling me that I can’t go Cambodia as borders are closed and I have to go Laos
Paul **********
Dee Malik lots or ranong, long trips, just fly somewhere and come back the next day
John **********
Forget the extension, immigration really don't make that easy. Your easiest border crossing is going to be a flight out of Utapao to somewhere like KL. It's a long haul from Pattaya to any of the land borders
Dee *******
OP@John *********
ok so extension is a long process , where to fly and come backJohn **********
@Dee ******
read aboveDee *******
OPPattaya
Ant ***********
Dee Malik
Cheapest way would be
Go to BKK and get a cheap flight out & then back in
Cheapest way would be
Go to BKK and get a cheap flight out & then back in
Dee *******
OPAnt W Tailor great thank you
Ant ***********
That depends where you are in Thailand
Many land border
Crossings are closed
You can find a cheap flight out - then fly back in
( Land ) From Hua Hin you can do a land border run in one day ( Via Ranong and Myanmar )
( Land ) Nong Khai to Vientiane Laos can be done in one day
( Land ) Hat Yai to Padang Besar ( Malaysia)
Many land border
Crossings are closed
You can find a cheap flight out - then fly back in
( Land ) From Hua Hin you can do a land border run in one day ( Via Ranong and Myanmar )
( Land ) Nong Khai to Vientiane Laos can be done in one day
( Land ) Hat Yai to Padang Besar ( Malaysia)
Dee *******
OPAnt W Tailor what’s the quickest and cheapest way
Graham ******
Dee Malik you either want the cheapest or the quickest, I very much doubt you'll get both unless you're living next to a border crossing
Shayne **********
Where are you?
Dee *******
OP@Shayne *********
PattayaShayne **********
Dee Malik my Chiang Mai advice would be useless.
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