ask
Search
Ask
Answereda year ago

What are the experiences and tips for applying for a DTV extension in Thailand?

DTV visa extensionThailand visaimmigration tipsThailand expat adviceborder crossingvisa application experience
Aaliyah ********
Aaliyah ********
OP
asked Oct 6, 2025
1.6k
views
10
replies
1
likes
How has everyones experience been applying for the DTV extension? I need to go this week and I'm feeling a little nervous. This would be my first time extending. Any tips are appreciated.
Answer summary
Many users suggest that applying for a DTV extension in Thailand can be challenging, with some experiencing difficulties at immigration. It's common for people to recommend cross-border exits instead, as it may be faster and less troublesome, allowing for a new 180-day entry. Users also advise that immigration officials often prefer not to issue extensions for DTVs, especially if the visa was issued in Southeast Asia.
10 repliesnewest first
6

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Stuart *********
Stuart *********
It’s well documented in other posts on here that immigration seriously do not want to do extensions for a DTV. Although some have done so successfully I believe the hoops they had to jump through to do so will make them never want to do it again.

Bounce in and out same day by plane. Way easier.
a year ago
7
Roxana ******
Roxana ******
@Stuart ********
 true
a year ago
1
Aaliyah ********
Aaliyah ********
OP
Got it. Ty
a year ago
0
Rory *********
Rory *********
Fly in and put much easier
a year ago
0
Elías ********
Elías ********
Don't waste your time. Just cross the border, in and out in 10 minutes and then you get 180 more days.
a year ago
1
Aaliyah ********
Aaliyah ********
OP
Thank you. Is any country easier than the others?
a year ago
0
Elías ********
Elías ********
@Aaliyah *******
 it depends on your own passport and whether you need a visa or not for that country. You could go to Laos, Cambodia (only by plane), Malasia, Myanmar or even to Singapore, Korea, etc.
a year ago
0
Sean *******
Sean *******
Immigration don't want anything to do with the DTV. If yours was issued in SE Asia you're likely be refused outright.
a year ago
0
Aaliyah ********
Aaliyah ********
OP
@Sean ******
 mine was issued in USA
a year ago
0
Sean *******
Sean *******
@Aaliyah *******
 They might extend it then but will definitely give you the run around. Be quicker to do a border bounce.
a year ago
1

Activity

6 joined
Aaliyah ********
Aaliyah ********
Aaliyah ********
Aaliyah ********
Aaliyah ********
Aaliyah ********
6
people
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
...members
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5
Member 6
ConversationJoin group

Related

25
What are some tips for applying for a DTV visa in Thailand?
1.2k7194mo
Can I get my stamp at the Malaysian land border when re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?
232114mo
What has been the experience with visa applications under Thailand's workation category?
1k305mo
What are the current requirements for extending a DTV visa in Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, or Surat Thani?
1.7k1581y
What has been your experience with soft power Muay Thai visa applications at the Canberra embassy in Australia?
331111y
What are my options for extending my visa in Thailand given my financial situation?
1.8k10222y
Do I need a return ticket to fly from Thailand to Cambodia for DTV application?
1.2k422y
What should I do if I was refused entry to Thailand on a visa exemption?
7.5k51942y
What has been the experience of applying for a DTV Visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Ottawa?
1.7k1042y
What is the easiest way for my Indonesian boyfriend to obtain a new tourist visa for Thailand after his current extensions?
1k582y
What should I know before doing a border bounce from Thailand to Myanmar at Ranong?
1.6k653y
What should I do if I overstay my visa in Thailand by one day?
4.8k33403y
What is the visa processing time for a 60-day tourist visa from the UK to Thailand?
1.6k1283y
Can I do a visa run to Malaysia and what are the best visa options for staying longer in Thailand?
1.7k13104y
What are some helpful tips for applying for a METV in the U.S. for Thailand?
44224y
How fast is the visa processing time at the Thai embassy in London?
70575y
What are the criteria and steps to apply for a COVID extension for my visa in Thailand?
1.4k1245y
How do I apply for a Covid extension and what are the rules for 90 day reporting in Thailand?
1.3k6175y
What should I do if the Thai visa application asks for a guarantor's name and address?
42117y
What documents do I need for a border bounce from Thailand to Cambodia on an METV?
34618y
What should I know about doing a visa run at the Aranyaprathet-Poipet border?
38528y
Can I just cross the border from Thailand to Laos for a short trip and return for the 30-day stamp?
725368y
Can I do a Mae Sai visa run on a Saturday?
913658y
What should I know about doing a visa run at the Cambodia border for Russians and Filipinos?
2.5k2478y
Is it safe to do a Mae Sai border run given recent flooding concerns?
1.7k10209y

Resources

Cannabis shops near meRetirement visa extensioneSIM for ThailandLTR visa qualification
Need help with your DTV visa?