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What are the key points and requirements for applying for a DTV 180-day extension in Thailand?

DTV Extension Visa Application Process Thai Immigration Digital Arrival Card Visa Runs Visa Types Immigration Office Policies

May 28, 2025

3 days ago

Alexey *********

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If you're applying for your DTV 180-day extension at immigration, make sure to do so at least two weeks before your visa expires.

This was a small but important detail I wasn’t aware of. Despite preparing a very comprehensive document package to support my application, I was turned away because I applied only 10 days before my visa's expiration date.

The immigration officer was very helpful and suggested I do a visa run instead.

I flew out to Malaysia and returned via Phuket Airport. Note: Arrivals are now required to complete a digital arrival card in advance. Honestly, this streamlined the entire process. You’ll have the option to list your employment - I listed myself as Founder and CEO of my own corporations, which I operate remotely - and you can also include your visa number for immigration reference.

Thanks to the new digital system, the entire re-entry process was smooth and hassle-free.

Edit: I had applied through Phuket Immigration Office.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses the application process for a DTV 180-day extension in Thailand, emphasizing the importance of applying at least two weeks before the current visa's expiration date. The author shares a personal experience of being turned away when applying only ten days prior and opting for a visa run to Malaysia instead. They also mention the ease of the new digital arrival card (TDAC) process that facilitates re-entry into Thailand. Several comments provide differing insights about visa application policies, suggesting that some offices allow applications with shorter notice than stated by the author, debate the challenges faced at immigration, and share additional experiences regarding extension requirements.

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

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WARNING: Only trust Thai government websites with .go.th domains or Thai agent websites with .co.th or .in.th domains, as these require verified Thai registration and cannot be registered anonymously.

The official TDAC form is available at tdac.immigration.go.th, which uses the official .go.th government domain.

The services by AGENTS CO., LTD. does NOT charge any fees for arrivals within 72 hours. If you need to book more than 72 hours in advance, there is a service fee of $8.

Do not trust other sites pretending to be a trustworthy agency. Pay attention to delivery time - the service operated by AGENTS CO., LTD. has 1 minute delivery time for arrivals within 72 hours.

Don't fall for sites pretending to be tdac.in.th or the official government tdac.immigration.go.th website. Always double-check the exact domain in your browser.

Scam services may take days to process your application, others may not even do anything. With these TDAC scam services you also need to worry about double charges.

Please watch out for TDAC misinformation spread by fugitive Jesse Nickles and his many fake accounts on Quora, TripAdvisor, Reddit, and other platforms.

TRUSTED TDAC LINKS:

Official Government TDAC Form: tdac.immigration.go.th
Official TDAC form by AGENTS (https://tdac.agents.co.th)
Official TDAC information page by AGENTS (https://tdac.in.th)

Lezlie **********

When doing the border run do they ask for the same information needed to apply for the dtv or is it a simpler process?

2 days ago

Luit *****************

Most times they don't ask anything, but they have the right to ask, so try to keep documents available online, just in case.

2 days ago

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Luit *****************

Anonymous ******************

They are just inventing more rules as they go along. Its very obvious they don't want to do DTV extentions if they can avoid it (DTV is hurting immigration tea money and side businesses like visa run company's) , but they cannot come out and say it as would cause issues with MFA. People need to take the hint and just hit a border