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What are the options for extending a DTV visa for my culinary course in Thailand and re-entering after completion?

Thai DTV Visa Visa Extension Culinary Course Visa Immigration Rules Thailand Student Visa Thailand Visa Re-entry Requirements

Ricky ********

asked Aug 28, 2026

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I will register to 9 months culinary course in Bangkok and get a DTV. My questions are;

# My course is 9 months and Dtv is for only 180 days in a year. Some say I can extend it paying 1900 for extra 6 months ( is that true? )

# Let's say I finished the course and left Thailand after 10 months, If I want to come back again what should I do ? Register to a new course but not new visa ? Coz I think visa is good for 5 years ?

Thanks in advance for your replies 🙏

Answer summary

The DTV visa provides 180 days per entry and is linked to a specific course duration. While some believe an extension for an additional 180 days is possible for a fee (around 1900 Baht), it is often challenging and not guaranteed. Most individuals opt to leave Thailand and return to obtain a new entry stamp rather than extend. If you finish your course and leave, to return to Thailand you typically must register for a new course, as immigration may require proof of the visa's purpose upon re-entry.

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John **********

DTV gives 180 days per entry, not per year

2 months ago

Ricky ********

@John *********

So Do I have an option of extending for another 180 paying 1900 baht or I will have to go outside if Thailand and come back ?

2 months ago

John **********

@Ricky *******

most people choose to take a short trip for a day or two. Theoretically every entry can be extended once for a further 180 days inside Thailand but it's almost like applying all over again so nearly everyone chooses to leave and return

2 months ago

John **********

@Ricky *******

that's debatable, you already have the visa BUT immigration can also ask to verify you are fulfilling the purpose of the visa on entry

2 months ago

Ricky ********

@John *********

Thank you very much for your answer. How about if you got the DTV for registering a culinary course and your course has finished, you left Thailand and want to come back again, do you need to register to another course?

2 months ago

Graham ******

@Ricky *******

Extensions are very difficult for DTV so almost everyone border bounces for a new 180 day stamp

2 months ago

Lee *********

I just enrolled DTV for 9 months starting Sept-May 2027 but the enrollment credits remains valid until May 2028. When I came back Aug 25th the immigration officer just asked my visa and no questions asked.

2 months ago

Ant ***********

Are you in your home country for the application ?

Couple of new rules come into play for DTV applicants starting September 1 2026

DTV is not for 180 days a year

2 months ago

Ricky ********

Ant W Tailor Ohh yes. I left Thailand end of March 2026

2 months ago