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What are the current requirements for extending a DTV visa in Thailand?

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Jan 6, 2025
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DTV extension update!

First of all, yes everyone knows that we can fly out for another 180 days. But there may be people like me who would just extend cos we want it this way. And it’s for me to decide. No need any suggestions on what i should do. I’m only here to share the updates for DTV extension based on my visit to immigration today.

1. Your bank statement. You MUST have that 500k in your bank account for minimum one month. They asked me to bring my updated bank book too. They are extremely particular about that and they took a good amount of time to check in details.

2. Your professional portfolio. (It can vary if you applied with different route. But for my case i applied as a freelanced digital nomad.) So you must prepare a document stating what have you done during that 180 days in Thailand and what you will do in the next 180 days IN DETALS. Otherwise, it’s a no.

3. TM30 is also needed to be updated.

4. Visa extension fees is 1900. Yes, it’s confirmed.

No, i wasn’t fit to extend this time. But my visa is due in the mid of February. So will try again next month. 😁
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The post discusses the steps and requirements for extending a Digital Tourist Visa (DTV) in Thailand, based on the author's recent visit to the immigration office. Key points include the necessity of maintaining 500,000 baht in a Thai bank account for at least one month, providing a detailed professional portfolio outlining activities while in Thailand, ensuring the TM30 form is updated, and confirming the extension fee is 1,900 baht. The author shares personal updates and experiences, indicating their attempt was unsuccessful this time but plans to try again.
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Terrance ********
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It sounds like the OP used a Thai bank account to show the embassy that they had the 500K when they applied for their initial DTV. That is "probably" why immigration needs to see "their" updated Thai bank book. So this was specific advice given to someone who showed they had the 500K in a Thai bank, not the same scenario for everyone. Probably... 😁
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HZ ************
How hard is it to ACTUALLY complete a task and post the results instead of all the speculations and innuendoes?
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Henrik *****
Another useless post, since nobody has actually done a extension yet, and will not until a couple of weeks.

Worthless speculations, that may have no clues to, what is actually be happening, and in the beginning it will Undoubtedly be different, from Immigration office to Immigration office, in the first weeks, as it normaly happends with new implementation of new laws in Thailand

Do not spread any more of those useless posts, until it is actually known how things will progress, and there are confirmed cases of DTV extensions, acompagnied with extension stamps from passports.

This kind of posts are confusing matters, and do more damage than actual help, to those who believe in them.
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 oh i went to immigration for extension and was denied for few reasons which are worth sharing for. If i/ we fixed those thing’s mentioned in my post, everyone could be approved to extend. That’s the furthest one can go for extension at this point. We share and we learn for this new thing. There’s no clear instruction set in stone yet for this. Keep your anger at bay and be more open minded. Cheers.
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Sefton ********
Where was this information provided ?

I have my Thai bank seasoning but was there any indication on if it had to be a Thai bank, as I think that will be an aspect many new DTV holders may not have yet.
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Greg ********
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 Good point. For those using foreign accounts it might not be so easy.
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Tod *********
@Sefton *******
 they said this was at Chaengwattana,

I was going to go out this week and scope it out, last week they didn't have the requirements but thought they would soon
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Sefton ********
@Tod ********
 Interested in confirmation reports..
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Tod *********
@Sefton *******
 ahh now it seems that no one got the extension that they only got information about how the process works
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Sefton ********
@Tod ********
 Was my point.. But it does seem like rules are being set out, so expect that shortly someone will have one and the process will expand out to the regions.
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Tod *********
@Sefton *******
 Yep, they didn't have the requirements last week when I was there so now it makes me want to slog out to Chaengwattana and ask again 😛
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Su ********
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@Tod ********
 Please keep us up too. 🙏🏻
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Can you get a photo of the extension stamp and/or the hand out that they have at Chaengwattana showing the requirements your friend used?
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Su ********
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@Tod ********
 They apparently have that list. But didn’t insist to take a picture. I just listened to their feedback on my documents.
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Tod *********
@Su *******
 (y) that's great to know, i'll go out to C/W this week and get the hand out.

Just so people in Bangkok know the DTV extensions are done at the main immigration office in the government complex (building B) and you want to go to Section J (the counters that do extensions for people who have tourist visas)
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Kool *******
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 if you could, also ask about those on the soft power option, and supposedly taking classes. What will be required from them for the extension?
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Liam *******
Do you only have to show 500k baht in your account once when you apply for it?
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Su ********
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@Liam ******
 it’s a requirement.
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Liam *******
@Su *******
 is it just when you apply?
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Su ********
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@Liam ******
 Please read the post and try to comprehend. Or do further research. Thanks
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Thanks for sharing, but if I have a doubt. Imagine you wanna extend in Thailand and not by border bounce, what happens if the last day of your DTV they denied your extension? (for any reason ) can you just do a border bounce? Or you lost the DTV ? 🤔
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Greg ********
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 When an extension is denied they give you 7 days to leave the country. Pretty much same as when you O or B gets cancelled. At least that is what has happened with a couple of people I know in the past.
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Wannikea *********
@Rob ********
 yes, then do a border bounce that day
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Rob *********
@Wannikea ********
 How you know that if they denied in immigration you extension, they won't write something in your passport to invalidate your DTV? No one knows yet.
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Tod *********
@Rob ********
 dial back the paranoia just a notch or three, IF you have a multi entry visa <- which with a DTV you have one for FIVE years, just because you weren't able to meet the requirements for an in country extension doesn't invalidate the VISA.

You could still bounce out and back and get a new 180 day entry stamp,

AND

if you ran on overstay before you bounced out and back you would pay 500baht a day like everyone who overstays their stamp
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Wannikea *********
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 just because you don't qualify for an extension doesn't mean you can't leave the country and re-enter to activate a new entry stamp. They don't/can't cancel a visa for this reason.
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 if you went overstay, a few days etc, You would pay the fine and when you reenter it continues as normal.

If you go serious overstay you would get fined and banned as usual rules.
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Su ********
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@Rob ********
 that’s why i went there to extend more than a month earlier to save stress. Not on the last day obviously.
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Yim ******
Thank you. If that’s confirmed,nope I wouldn’t extend cause I found an agent to get my DTV.
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Greg ********
@Yim *****
 That can be a problem using an agent. Some using the agent for Retirement Visa ie agent deposits the money are stuck. Difficult to change the agent they use each year and stuck in a single location to renew. No idea how this will work with agents and DTV. With the Retirement they work with Immigration. The DTV is issued by MFA so immigration have no skin in the game.
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Su ********
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@Yim *****
 how much do they charge if i may ask?
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Yim ******
@Su *******
 about
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Sean *******
@Yim *****
 And you done it while in Thailand?
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Yim ******
@Sean ******
 no, in my home country.
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Su ********
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@Yim *****
 You’re mistaken it with application. It makes sense to get a one stop package for application which you must apply outside of Thailand. This post i wrote is for extension.
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Luit *****************
All the initial documents would be no problem, and money on a foreign bank also is easy, but bankbook and the need to translate documents make it a lot more difficult. Apart from what HR will think if they have to write the same letter declaring about remote working again.

In fact one simple bank statement with salary from same company should be enough proof.
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Su ********
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 You’re right. But my bank statement is from a Thai bank. May be that’s why they asked further.
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@Su *******
 maybe future applicants should ask their employer for a letter stating that the function can be done remote for at least 5 years...
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Andi ***********
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 That is what I had my employer state., that I can work remotely for the 5 year DTV term.
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@Andi **********
 then at least you can provide the same letter each year.

I did not think about asking that specifically.
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Andi ***********
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 Yes that is right but I will be doing border run extensions as I travel overseas every 2-3 months.
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Pierre *************
Thank you
@Su *******
.

This is very useful information.

Where were you (city) when you went to immigration?
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Su ********
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 I went to Government complex building B in Bangkok.
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Chris *******
He did not receive an extension yet.

He said it's due in February.

So at this point, no one can can confirm anything.

UNTIL someone gets an approved extension and then even offices will differ.

So it is still speculation.
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James ********
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 correct ✅
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Su ********
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@Chris ******
 That’s true.
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Σειληνός **********
Very good post🙏
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Alma ***************
With all this documents, money not an issue, but I would rather fly out and reenter..I'm not.good at dealing with foreign immigration rules and officers Bec I am not sure what they have in mind. Although we can say the same for when we do border bounce..hoping not!
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Helen ********
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 currently there are no requirements when you re-enter from a border bounce. Doesn't mean they won't pull you aside or ask questions, but no one has reported being asking for "proof" doing a bounce.
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Su ********
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i’d rather prove anything they asked and not bounce. 😅
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@Su *******
 yeah, I hear you on that... an hour at immigration isn't horrible and we also have no issue with providing the required documents. I think for most people, thinking soft power, it will depend on the requirements regarding classes or ongoing medical treatment. If you travel a lot it's a non issue, but those that don't will have to decide based on their circumstances. Will be interesting to see how it goes.
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@Alma **************
 what worst can it happen? Rejection, which is closed to nothing. So worth trying. :)
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Thanks for the info! This is really helpful for those that want to extend 🙏
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Andreas *********
@Su *******
 so why are you still willing to allow Immigration to invite you to their happy pappy carousell ride, when it is common sense that with a border bounce, you will get stamped in for 180 days and no questions will be asked
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Sefton ********
@Andreas ********
 Why would I spend hours driving and all the border hassle, or flights.. If I am able to walk into immi show them my bank and get another stamp in 10th the time ?
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Andreas *********
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 then you would need money in a Thai bank account. On a DTV, banks won't open an account for you. Thai logic!
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 Probably because she has all the required documents supporting her visa purpose, she may apply within Thailand without many questions being asked. That's what seems to be happening with other long-term visa holders. Prepare your documents properly, and you'll be able to get your extension or renewal easily.
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Anonymer Teilnehmer 302 the problem is the proof of the 500.000 THB. For the application to the DTV, any account anywhere in the World is accepted. However for the extension on Immigration, they ask for the 500.000 THB to be in a THAI bank account. Since you cannot even open a Thai bank account on a DTV, this requirement is absurd
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Anonymer Teilnehmer 302 the problem is the proof of the 500.000 THB. For the application to the DTV, any account anywhere in the World is accepted. However for the extension on Immigration, they ask for the 500.000 THB to be in a THAI bank account. Since you cannot even open a Thai bank account on a DTV, this requirement is absurd
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@Andreas ********
 I agree on that particular point. If true, it doesn't make sense. The amount however does considering that some other visas are subject to that threshold each single year.
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 Bcs it only takes few hours and only costs 1900 THB. And if you have all documents already together it’s not a big thing. Border run from e.g. Koh Samui or Phangan is way out more time intensive and more costly.
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 the problem is the proof of the 500.000 THB. For the application to the DTV, any account anywhere in the World is accepted. However for the extension on Immigration, they ask for the 500.000 THB to be in a THAI bank account. Since you cannot even open a Thai bank account on a DTV, this requirement is absurd
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Sefton ********
@Andreas ********
 and ?? Is 500k a big requirement ??
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Andreas *********
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 if it has to be a Thai bank account, that's the problem. Because on a DTV, a bank won't open an account for you
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Sefton ********
@Andreas ********
 Of course they will 'if' they want to.. Its a test.. I opened one only a few months ago.

Dress correctly, act correctly, accounts are entirely possible.. OR pay an agent if you lack the skills.
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@Andreas ********
 that’s not true. You can show them from any bank in the world. But minimum 500k has to be kept for at least one month.
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@Su *******
 i am not talking about the requirement to obtain the DTV. I am talking about the requirement to obtain the 180-days extension of the DTV on Immigration. THEY might want to see the 500.000 on a THAI bank account
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@Andreas ********
 Chill. I went to immigration yesterday. Bank account wasn’t the case here. Could be from any bank in the world.
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Klaus *********
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 Where did you get that info from? Never heard about that!
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@Andreas ********
 cos i may have more tolerance than you.
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@Su *******
 clearly wifey material. Please PM me.
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Andreas *********
@Su *******
 well, I get my 1-year retirement extension on Immigration every other year within 20 minutes, since 17 years. I am willing to tolerate a 10 mi nute delay 😃 but what they are asking from you, is a goddamn riddance. Why does your tolerance reach that far to the point when you watch them pulling random annoyances out of their noses ?
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@Andreas ********
 That really doesn’t bother me as much as the boarder run for me. I’d rather just figure out and fix the shortcomings in an hour than spend few days for boarder run. And the documents they asked for were also no big deal for me. So i’m gonna have another attempt again. But i’m happy for you for your efficient procedure. 👍
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@Su *******
 where does the 500.000 THB have to be? Does it have to be on a Thai bank account or an account in your home country that you used for the application to the DTV?
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@Andreas ********
 For me, I have all those documents, so not that big of an issue. That being said, I travel in/out of country so much, that I won’t need to extend.
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 the problem is the proof of the 500.000 THB. For the application to the DTV, any account anywhere in the World is accepted. However for the extension on Immigration, they ask for the 500.000 THB to be in a THAI bank account. Since you cannot even open a Thai bank account on a DTV, this requirement is absurd
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@Andreas ********
 - Not sure they require it to be in a Thai bank account.
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Andreas *********
@John ******
 that's the question. My buddy on a DTV asked Hua Hin Immigration about the extension, and they told him the 500.000 have to be on a Thai bank account
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@Andreas ********
 - I doubt that will be the case. Everything so far states that you need to supply updated paperwork that you used to apply.
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Andreas *********
@John ******
 we shall see. Many more reports expected in the next few weeks
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@Andreas ********
 of course, we are about to hit 180 days since the visa started. Only way immigration would require it to be in Thai account is if they changed banking policy, allowing for DTV to have bank accounts.
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Andreas *********
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 exactly: bank account anywhere in the World. Now pray and tell me, how will Thai Immigration tell that downloaded documents of obscure bank accounts in any foreign country, are legal and real? I bet 5 bottles of Bourbon that Immigration will ask for the 500k on a THAI bank account, and won't accept the banking proof for accounts somewhere in the World
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@Andreas ********
 - when someone applies in Vietnam or Taiwan and shows their bank account from a foreign country, there is no issue.
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Andreas *********
@John ******
 😑😑😑 WHAT DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND ?????? AGAIN: Yes, no issue when applying for the DTV visa. But maybe a REAL issue when applying for an extension on Immigration inside Thailand
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@Andreas ********
 - Ok, someone needs to calm down. There is going to be no issue with the extension. Why are you so worried? When did you get your DTV? When are 180days up?
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Andreas *********
@John ******
 just wait and see what will happen
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@Andreas ********
 - What are your plans with your DTV?
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Andreas *********
@John ******
 i don't have any DTV. I am just a visa adviser with 15 years experience regarding Thailand
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John *******
@Andreas ********
 - Ah, ok. You are upset about the DTV
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@John ******
 i am informed about the
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John *******
@Andreas ********
 did you pay for the elite?
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Donna ******
@John ******
 Or he's trying to convince people they'd be better off on another type of visa, on which he needs to advise.
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@Donna *****
 I live in Thailand on a yearly Retirement Extension since 17 years. I don't need Elite or DTV
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 According to what he said earlier in the comments, he’s a senior that had retirement visa and extends it every 15 months. No clue why he’s here and being angry at people.
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Andreas *********
so funny, because on a DTV you cannot open a Thai bank account
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Sefton ********
@Andreas ********
 and yet you can.
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Andreas *********
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 only with the help of an agent, which makes the requirement a Catch 22 -Thai logic
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@Andreas ********
 No I walked into a siam commercial a couple of months ago and walked out with an account.. On my DTV, no agent needed.

They dont want tourists and short stayers, if they think you are a wealthy looking stable long stayer, all the other things get forgotten. This is a test.
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@Andreas ********
 you can open a bank account on any visa, even TR or visa excemt.
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@Rolf ********
 but only with the help of an agent
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@Andreas ********
 that’s the easiest way. But you can do it yourself too but might be denied in the 40-50 first branches you walk into, and will probably have to buy their insurance for 5k baht which is what an agent charges you. So agent is easier choice.
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@Andreas ********
 yes you can
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@Pierre ************
 not in a normal way
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 Yes u can.
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@Magnus *****************
 legally you maybe can open bank account, but practically it is a problem
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Rusty ******
@Luit ****************
 I'm on DTV, opened an account with Bangkok Bank without an issue with the help of an agent.
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@Rusty *****
 I see the nessecity of help from an agent as an issue.
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@Andreas ********
 he doesn't state "Thai bank account", but simply "bank account"
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@Wannikea ********
 but which banks apart from Thai banks do still have bank books?
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@Luit ****************
 could possibly get around that by making a deposit/transaction in a foreign bank and download a statement immediately after, which should have the deposit and balance of that day. What they are looking for is balance on the day of extension application.
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@Wannikea ********
 I can generate all kind of documents on my different bank accounts, so as long as they accept documents from foreign banks, it will be never a problem.
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 I saw it, too. Just in case. My buddy on a DTV, when inquiring about the extension on Immigration Hua Hin was asked for proof of 500.000 THB on a THAI bank account . . so I suspected the OP was asked for just the same
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@Andreas ********
 so we now have had at least 2 offices request a Thai bank account.
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@Wannikea ********
 Thai bank account wasn’t the case for me. I just happened to have a Thai bank account for two years. Any other bank account is fine.
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@Su *******
 we are discussing the requirements for an extension at immigration inside the country, not the requirements to obtain the visa from a consulate or embassy online or in person.
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So did you actually do the extension or just get the info?
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@Tara *******
 i had few shortcomings especially the money was deposited on Saturday. That was the deal breaker for them. And few other papers as well which are all feasible easily.
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Wayne ********
Good to know, I will just leave and re enter, be interesting to see if they change to checking that information at airport immigration as well.
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@Wayne *******
 never gonna happen, they are different divisions of immigration, border officers are not trained the same as the paper pushers.
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@Wayne *******
 I just bounced in and out yesterday not a single question asked 6 month stamp within 60 seconds
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Chloe *******
@Grant ******
 may i know which country did you go, the length of your stay and did you travel by air or by bus? Thanks in advance
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 went to Laos for 6 days, flew back in to Bangkok
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 They would not check all that info at airport immigrstion
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 hopefully stays that way.
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 The Thai supervisor who approved my DTV said border run is best as no paperwork will be checked at the airport.
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 You have to remember the "Supervisor" you spoke to was MFA I assume? A clerk at an Embassy? Not Immigrstion?
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 No, not a clerk. She was Thai and works for Thai immigration/MFA and makes the final decision in Taipei. Not sure if she is MFA/Immigration .The clerks we first meet in Taipei were Taiwanese. I had to have an interview, she explained her job and why she was in Taipei. She showed her ID but I was too nervous to catch the detail.
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 She either works for the MFA or Immigration - not working for both. If she was in Taipei and Thai she is working for the MFA. The Taiwanese clerks you met are local hires just as every embassy has eg British Embassy in Thailand. In the interview with the MFA guy at the FCCT he said immigration are still working on the requirements. How could a MFA lower level employee know more than her boss?
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 what she said is in line with what we all know. Border bounce is the easiest option. Yeah she can not work for both but I can't recall as my focus was on the grilling.
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 Border Bounce is the operation I woukd be using until it is all clear. Great opportunity for a few days away exploring cities within a couple of hours in the air. "IF" questions are ever asked at border entry points it will also become known which are the "friendlier" entry points.
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 Have you got your DTV? Yeah it is a nice reason to enjoy nearby places. The multi entry visa should allow for very friendly entry points Come and go as you please was the USP hype behind the DTV. If they start making things awkward then people won't stay the 5 years.
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 I am still deciding if I want to go to DTV or try for BOI S. Still got time to decide but ending towards no work or company in Thailand. Open the company in Singapore instead. It is easier and has contract law and financial ease advantages. I understand the DTV USP but that was the MFA and not Immigration. Departments in Thailand are run like medieval fiefdoms.
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 BOI is 10 yrs with tax benefits. Long application process isn't it? It is more beneficial company wise than a DTV.
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 I think the "S" Startup is 2 years and then measures onb progress against your business plan. LTR is 10 years but in reality 2 times 5 years and have to pass all requirements again at 5 years. I qualified for the LTR early 2022 and should have got it then. I was not intending on working again though so went O Retirement. BOI are great to deal with as long as requirements met. I once worked with a girl whose Uncle was Chairman of BOI at one time - she now lives on the Isle of Man but still works in Pharma :-)
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 she is making great use of tax exemption IOM and Panama.
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 One of those old "Hi-So" Bangkok Thai-Chinese families. Lived in one of those old family compounds in Sukhumvit area where all the generations live together. The land will be with a fortune but still many of those around on the odd Soi side around the 30's
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Which office?
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 Government complex building B
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Greg ********
Good clear info. Which Immigration Office did you extend at?
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 Government complex building B
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Helen ********
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 suggest you edit your original post as this is relevant info. Every IO might have slightly different information required.
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That’s exactly the information I was waiting for! Thank you so much for the update 😎
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 the problem is the proof of the 500.000 THB. For the application to the DTV, any account anywhere in the World is accepted. However for the extension on Immigration, if they ask for the 500.000 THB to be in a THAI bank account, you are in a CATCH"" situation. Since you cannot even open a Thai bank account on a DTV, this requirement is absurd
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 Where you have that information from? I didn’t heard about that someone had to prove the money on a Thai bank account.
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 that’s not the case. You can show them the statement from any bank in the world. But minimum 500k has to be kept for at least one month.
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 go find out for yourself what your Immigration will ask you for
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