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What are the requirements and challenges for extending a DTV visa in Thailand, and is a border run a better option?
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Jan 13, 2025
a year ago
Δημήτρης *******
ORIGINAL POSTERI currently hold a DTV visa, and my stamp is valid until the 19th of January. I’ve already been in Thailand for almost six months.
A couple of days ago, I visited Immigration Division 1. I had received an email from them with a list of documents I needed to submit, and I ensured I had everything prepared. However, upon speaking with them, it turned out that my paperwork wasn’t sufficient. I had submitted proof of 500,000 baht across various bank accounts, but the superintendent also required a screenshot of... producing the statement. Additionally, they asked for a letter explaining my work and income since my arrival, as well as my future plans.
As they explained, I was the first person with a DTV visa to request an extension, and it seemed they were still trying to figure out the process themselves.
Today, I returned with the additional documents they requested, but it still wasn’t enough. Now, they are asking for bank statements for each account covering the last 30 days, and they plan to use the lowest balance in each statement to calculate the total sum of 500,000 baht.
On top of that, I was informed that I should have reported to “Counter A” after staying in Thailand for 90 days. And Because I didn’t, there’s now a fine of 2,000 baht. Stupid of me, but I didn’t happen to hear about this requirement.
The staff mentioned they are waiting for further instructions by Friday and I would need to check back with them by that day.
However, I’m starting to feel concerned. What if I submit everything again and it still isn’t enough? So now, I’m considering doing a border run, possibly tomorrow. From what I’ve been told, re-entering the country would automatically grant me another 180 days, avoiding all the complications with the extension process.
The officer I dealt with was polite and genuinely seemed to want to help, but it was clear they were uncertain about the requirements themselves and therefore they were being cautious and kind of… creative.
I thought I’d share my experience here, as it might be helpful to others in a similar situation.
If anyone has advice about the border run, I’d appreciate it. I’m about to look now into the cheapest destinations for a quick trip. I’m thinking of even staying for two nights wherever I go and maybe make something nice out of this experience.
Any recommendations or insights would be greatly appreciated!
A couple of days ago, I visited Immigration Division 1. I had received an email from them with a list of documents I needed to submit, and I ensured I had everything prepared. However, upon speaking with them, it turned out that my paperwork wasn’t sufficient. I had submitted proof of 500,000 baht across various bank accounts, but the superintendent also required a screenshot of... producing the statement. Additionally, they asked for a letter explaining my work and income since my arrival, as well as my future plans.
As they explained, I was the first person with a DTV visa to request an extension, and it seemed they were still trying to figure out the process themselves.
Today, I returned with the additional documents they requested, but it still wasn’t enough. Now, they are asking for bank statements for each account covering the last 30 days, and they plan to use the lowest balance in each statement to calculate the total sum of 500,000 baht.
On top of that, I was informed that I should have reported to “Counter A” after staying in Thailand for 90 days. And Because I didn’t, there’s now a fine of 2,000 baht. Stupid of me, but I didn’t happen to hear about this requirement.
The staff mentioned they are waiting for further instructions by Friday and I would need to check back with them by that day.
However, I’m starting to feel concerned. What if I submit everything again and it still isn’t enough? So now, I’m considering doing a border run, possibly tomorrow. From what I’ve been told, re-entering the country would automatically grant me another 180 days, avoiding all the complications with the extension process.
The officer I dealt with was polite and genuinely seemed to want to help, but it was clear they were uncertain about the requirements themselves and therefore they were being cautious and kind of… creative.
I thought I’d share my experience here, as it might be helpful to others in a similar situation.
If anyone has advice about the border run, I’d appreciate it. I’m about to look now into the cheapest destinations for a quick trip. I’m thinking of even staying for two nights wherever I go and maybe make something nice out of this experience.
Any recommendations or insights would be greatly appreciated!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster described their experience in seeking an extension for their DTV visa in Thailand, which involves meeting specific financial and documentation requirements. They faced difficulties with the immigration office regarding the submission of bank proofs and were fined for failing to complete a mandatory 90-day report. Frustrated with the lengthy extension process and the uncertainty from immigration officials, the poster is considering a border run to re-enter Thailand and obtain a new 180-day stamp. They sought advice from the community regarding the border run and shared their insights for others in similar situations.
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Peter *******
Even if they decline your extension your visa still ok just have to do a border run
Winston ************
@Peter ******
yep, MFA guy said as much. Immigration may refuse to grant extension but you'll still be good for a border run.Reply to
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Lee *******
Appreciate the post. Wish I could help but haven't gotten to that point yet myself. Hopefully by commenting on this it will increase visibility and maybe someone else can offer some advice.
Anthony *********
Just pay the fine for not doing your 90 day report then leave Thailand. Small price to pay for peace. The return to get a new 180 day stamp but remember to do your 90 day report next time
Christopher *************
absolutely ridiculous requirements. The govt here should clarify this immediately. I'm on a different visa, but was thinking of changing to a DTV in the future.
Su ********
Yep. They told me the same thing last week. I’m gonna try again in February when my bank statement meets their expectations.
Anonymous ******************
My number one reason for switching from non-O retirement visa to DTV was specifically to AVOID immigration. Having put up with their inconsistent condescending behaviour for years, I wanted out. Got no idea why people would throw themselves at their mercy when a simple bounce pulls it up
Barry ******
Elite visa is way better for avoiding immigration.
You can do your 90 days through the official agent and they will take care of any tm30 updates for an extra fee if you need.
And you get a 1 year stamp which is good enough for most people
You can do your 90 days through the official agent and they will take care of any tm30 updates for an extra fee if you need.
And you get a 1 year stamp which is good enough for most people
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@Barry *****
Cost wise, Elite doesn't measure up! DTV is 10,000 baht for five years, Elite is 650,000 baht. Can't see the value in that!Barry ******
the value is not dealing with much bureaucracy associated with visas, which is why I suggested that.
You can always make more money but you can't make more time.
The DTV visa is most appropriate for digital nomads or people who want to do tourist related activities beyond a normal tourist visa (therefore the 6 month stamp).
For retirees, the best suitable options is the retirement visa, LTR visa if you qualify or the elite visa if you hate bureaucracy.
You can always make more money but you can't make more time.
The DTV visa is most appropriate for digital nomads or people who want to do tourist related activities beyond a normal tourist visa (therefore the 6 month stamp).
For retirees, the best suitable options is the retirement visa, LTR visa if you qualify or the elite visa if you hate bureaucracy.
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@Barry *****
640,000 Baht is a lot to pay to "avoid bureaucracy" which the DTV does anyway. I switched from non-O to avoid immigration and it does the job, and I'll keep the 640k in my pocket! I see the LTR conditions are being watered down tooReply to
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John *******
Wow, you must have applied, received the visa and returned to Thailand pretty quick. The embassy I went through started accepting on July 15th. If you submitted July 15th, results same day and entered Thailand the same day, 180 days would be Jan 20th.
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@John ******
You can apply for a extension 45 days prior to expiry of entry stampJohn *******
Anonymous participant 702 - he said the stamp expires on Jan 19th
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Δημήτρης *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
It got announced as I already had my ticket. I was waiting for it but I couldn't just wait for it endlessly and got my tickets. I actually got the visa 1 day before travelling.
John *******
@Δημήτρης ******
- Still seems like a pretty quick turnaround. Only if it was like that now.Reply to
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Mac *******
Just bounce out the country tommorow and come back in, no drama, just remember to either do your 90 here again or leave and come back in, simple
J.P. *********
Thank you for posting. We all need to hear this info. 🙏 I definitely plan to leave every six months. Please let us know how the re-entry goes: which port of entry and if there were any questions. Have a good holiday! Penang Malaysia is fun and delicious if you need a cheap, closeby recommendation. Siem rieap Anchor Wat is a jaw dropping piece of history standing close by as well. 😃
John **********
Just pay the fine for not doing your 90 day report then leave Thailand and return to get a new 180 day stamp but remember to do your 90 day report next time
Winston ************
I've said this before and I'll say it again: only a complete moron would attempt to do an extension of the DTV. It blows my mind you would take so many trips to the immigration, spend so much time on paperwork, when in that times you could gone to Cambodia or Malaysia or wherever and be back with a fresh-no-questions-asked 180 stay stamp!
Ivan ************
@Win****
makes sense to go try and see how hard it is. Helpful for everyone else as well. No-one knows until someone goes to try to extend it.Reply to
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Klaus *********
Thank you for the sharing your experience. To go for a border run depending a bit where you staying at the moment. From Bangkok for example you can get cheap flights to Vietnam. From Pattaya you could go by bus to Cambodia. From north of Thailand to Laos. South of Thailand e.g. Phuket it’s better to go to Malaysia …
Δημήτρης *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Klaus ********
I think the cheapest is Vientiane.Lesly ****************
@Δημήτρης ******
how do i read or say your name. Do you think this is a problem !Reply to
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Sean ***********
I was thinking of going for DTV, but decided to hold off and see how it beds down. In some respects, it looks almost too good to be true (in particular Thai Soft Powers option), so I am worried that they start clamping down on it. Sure enough, I spoke with a couple of agents over the past few days and Immigration are now definitely tightening up on it. They are retrospectively cancelling the visa i.e. after it has been granted and the holder has been living in Thailand, after going through the paperwork and checking everything again i.e. checking the legitimacy of bookings that were claimed (Muay Thai, medical etc), checking the legitimacy of companies used in the submissions, checking that projected income claimed has been credited into the bank accounts etc. People caught out have their visas cancelled, and are given a 7 day stamp on their passport. The way I see this moving is the DTV being split into two - (i) Soft Power option will not get 5 years, and will be based on the bookings made, (ii) Workation option will be subjected to more rigorous checks on application, and regular checks on income claimed thereafter (probably annually). Just my personal feeling, but that's the way I see it going.
Luit *****************
@Sean **********
checking legitimacy of companies used in the submissions??? checking that projecten income has been credited in bank accounts???How can they check foreign bank accounts?
Besides there is no income requirement at all.
These statements make your story hard to believe.
Rok ********
@Sean **********
the agents have a huge commercial interest AGAINST the DTV visa. They will try to get you on a more lucrative visa. I however can see the DTV visa becoming a liability the ED visa became.Anonymous ******************
@Rok *******
Difference is the DTV is so easy to obtain LEGALLY. The subject ED visas were all f*ke agency visas. Huge differenceReply to
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@Sean **********
So your a clairvoyant are you Sean? So why does the soft power option look dubious? At least the people I know that have gone down that route have the 500,000 equivalent in their UK bank accounts and it is there every month. The remote working side of it might be a bit more questionable, some that have the DTV on that basis may not be guaranteed continuous work, therefore may have to dip into the 500,000 baht they have that they used to get the visa in the first place. I take everything I read on Sadbook, sorry FB with a large pinch of salt so to speak.Koin ******
@Sean **********
you dont have to claim income on dtv..just BS..Dave ****
@Koin *****
Every single word of his post is a fairytale. Source, trust me bro 🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽Reply to
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@Sean **********
completely made up. You say it's a personal opinion but also say people have had visas cancelled which I don't believe at allWinston ************
@Sean **********
Haha, were you watching that old agent on Buzzin Pattaya YouTube channel, weren't you? You do realize no visa agent is gonna have nice things to say about the DTV? It kills their business!Wannikea *********
@Winston ***********
buzzin the con man who collected money for an orphanage and then never opened the books and failed to buck up on his promises to the orphanageDave ****
@Wannikea ********
Exactly, if you believe anything he says is credible then you need to put your tinfoil hat back on 🤣🤣🤣🤣Reply to
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@Sean **********
I'd take what agents say with a pinch of salt considering the DTV is hurting their profits.Anonymous ******************
@Sean **********
No-one has had the DTV cancelled. That's bsLesly ****************
Anonymous participant 702 expose yourself first .. just commenting like thats bs
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@Lesly ***************
Just stating a factLesly ****************
Anonymous participant 702 he categorically said that the Immigr informed him he is the first case so with his experience expect what u made out to bs to be yes yes
John *******
@Lesly ***************
- the original poster is highlighting the requirements for successful extension. This sub-poster is trying to say that immigration is retrospectively canceling visas, which were granted by a different government agency. That is highly unlikelyLesly ****************
@John ******
John Macom i mean u just had to post that and u saw the backlash.. there is some evidence on cancels. I remember reading and even sharing a post from a French group here in French that translated to saying 5 DTV guys returning to France were asked for 6 digit Tax at Don Muang AirPort and when they refused their DTVs were canned.John *******
@Lesly ***************
- Huh? Backlash? Not sure what you mean. Typically, the Department of Immigration can not cancel something approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as they are completely separate government agencies. Furthermore, tax IDs are handled by a completely different government agency. Love to see this post. Doubt it is real.Lesly ****************
@John ******
All agencies give the Police Department the powers to even verify them. If you don't know how that works. Study. On top of all of that is Thai Police and Thai Immigration which runs under it. This post is totally really coz from the 10Y LTR Visa experience and this exactly happened there at start only till they realised its suppose to be handled at 5Y and not yearly.. yahahah.. so chillax and read it as new info and that its real. No one has time to post such long self experience shock and sorrow to help others and relieve one self a bit either. Thats what is called human sharing and the share arrow that always turn right on social media. Thai law works on the accused to acquit himself of the accusation even from Police.John *******
@Lesly ***************
- So, what I took from your post is that you have no proof. Ok. Furthermore, you are totally mistaken here. What visa are you on? Seems like you have an issue with DTV. Losing money?Lesly ****************
@John ******
am local and my partner is on LTR.. you loosing your mind. No one cares loosing money coz am sure they making more with such problems finally everyone needs their servicesBelow is the proof for the DTV French group that was struck for tax
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@Lesly ***************
- Again, the argument was around DTV being canceled by immigration. You are not showing any evidence that it was canceled due to taxes. Furthermore, it looks like this person had issues before their DTV. Ah, and last, you are jaded about the LTR visa. I understand. I was close to doing that too. Lucky I delayed.Lesly ****************
@John ******
Yo! What do you have to do with advising me whom to marry and when and why? Back off..John *******
@Lesly ***************
It doesnt matter to me who you marry.Jim **********
@John ******
I heard the same thing from avery reputable agent in Pattaya - so it’s not bsImran ***************
@Jim *********
The words 'reputable' and 'agent' don't always go well together. Some are reputable and helpful but many are just scaremongering to influence people to buy their most expensive services.Anonymous ******************
@Jim *********
"Reputable Agent" is the biggest oxymoron in Thailand. All agents pay bribes to immigration officers, which immediately removes the "reputable" tag. You've been sucked in. It IS bs. Immigration has cancelled no DTVs, this is agency bs, because it's affecting their under the counter businessMason *******
@Jim *********
Sounds like they've got together and are trying a smear campaign against the DTV. It's really hitting them in the pocket.John *******
@Jim *********
- How are they doing that? Where/When? Sure it isn’t an agent who is losing business because of DTV? Are you worried that you DTV will be canceled?Jim **********
@John ******
i don’t have a DTV but am looking at one for my GF. It just seemed to me that the guys was trying to raise awareness on this, and he has nothing to gain, but is copping flak. Seems a bit harsh to me. Anyway, the agent in Pattaya that I mentioned is pulling out of the DTV market, because he does not want anyone using falsified docs coming back on him.John *******
@Jim *********
No, I agree with the original poster. I have been saying all along that Dept of Immigration will absolutely request these type of documents when applying for an extension. Extensions fall under their mandate and they will absolutely do this. What I was asking was related to canceling of visas, which is an entirely different concept than denying and extension. The original visa was granted by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and therefore Dept of Immigration doesn’t have the power to cancel those visas (only DTV extensions). An agent in Thailand technically can’t do much with DTVs, because they require you to engage with an embassy outside of Thailand and not Immigration Offices in Thailand. He does have a lot to gain, if he convinces people to apply for extensions based on categories (retirement, etc), that can be extended for years with Immigration.Sean *******
@Jim *********
That slimy fella in soi 6 who said he wouldn't be doing DTVs cos they had to be done outside Thailand. Then has tried to do them and failed. And is now conveniently saying they are getting cancelled.🤔Reply to
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Adam *********
Just leave the country and come back no need to supply any documents and have a holiday same time
Ido **********
You answered yourself. Leave and come back and avoid this mess. Also you need to do 90 days report that’s why you were fined. Info is all over posts in this group
Δημήτρης *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ido *********
The thing is I'm memeber in about 200 different groups of assorted things and haven't been following them all properly 😁Luit *****************
@Δημήτρης ******
Personally I think it would be more customer friendly when they put a reminder of the obligation to do 90 days reporting in the email with the visa.I think a lot of DTV owners do not know about this.
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Ian **********
Why on earth would you apply for an extension when you can just to a border bounce. All visa holders have to do 90 day reports to immigration but it can be done online.
Jirka ********
@Ian *********
more cheaper is extend onlyJohn *******
@Ian *********
First 90 has to be in personIan **********
@John ******
Not always as sometimes it works and worth a try if you have a busy office like Bangkok, Jomtien etc plus some Visa types can always be done online like Elite, LTR and maybe even the DTV. Lets hope we get some feed back.Ivan ************
@I**
Elite can't be done online first time, it's the exact same as any other visa. They will reject if you try to do it online first time on an entry. LTR doesn't have 90 day reporting, they have 1 year checkins that are like the 90 day but only every year. These aren't renewals, they get stamped in until the end of their visa (up to 5 years) each time.
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Tore *********
@John ******
or by post…Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Ian *********
Really?! You can actually "report" online?Tommy **********
@Δημήτρης ******
You’re joking right 🤨Shin *******
@Δημήτρης ******
please check, I think the first one has to be done in person, I live close to immigration so,I pop in often to ask questions just to be on the safe side. And just to hear it from the horses mouth, I have heard lots of misinformation from this page of immigration experts, they're also very rude more than helpful, such a pitty!🤦🏿♀️Luit *****************
@Δημήτρης ******
you can, but not the first time of every stay, so for DTV when you do border bounce you always have to do 90 days report in person, because it is every time again the first time of the stay.When you do extension, you might do second and third online.
It seems sending by registered mail also counts as in person.
Jeremy *****
@Δημήτρης ******
so you didn't know of the 90 day report and don't know how to border runSounds like you really did your homework before coming here again you really are a genius 🤦♂️😂😂😂
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Winston ************
@Ian *********
idiots, really. There's reports some old guys in Pattaya are in trouble after failing to satisfy requirements when they also attempted to do an extension.Reply to
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Kevin ********
May well end up that all ports of entry will require paperwork. But for now I would bounce.
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@Kevin *******
Just buy a business flight. You will never get any questions..Wannikea *********
@Kevin *******
no way will that ever happen, passport control officers are a completely different division of immigration.Kevin ********
@Wannikea ********
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@Kevin *******
the question then will be how much paperwork?I know non-oa will check insurance at entry, but all the DTV paperwork will be almost impossible to check.
Proof of 500K on the other hand might not be too difficult.
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Dave ****
That's interesting info but wait a sec, you entered immigration and because you went to the wrong counter that's a straight up ฿2000 fine, that's extremely harsh. It seems to be at the moment they have absolutely no idea what they need to do for an extension and if you have to resubmit everything again then it's basically like reapplying so therefore is not a 5 year visa but a 6 month visa because if you fail to meet the requirements you don't get the extension and you only get 6 months out of it. Also you would think they would go easy on the first batch until they have it figured out to keep the momentum and the success of the visa going rather than a bunch of negative reports all over social media if that's how it's going to be.
Will ************
@Dave ***
all other visas when you extend have the same requirements as the initial application with updatesΔημήτρης *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dave ***
They haven't fined me yet. They will when I go to counter A for repporting myself. I have the feeling I might be avoiding that after re-entry.Werner ************
@Δημήτρης ******
they have likely marked your passport already and have your detailsIvan ************
@Δημήτρης ******
the general rule is you'll only be fined if you need something else from immigration in-country, you'll need to pay the fine before you get it.They don't check it at the border.
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@Dave ***
the fine is for not doing the 90-day report, which is mandatory for 99,9% of all foreigners in Thailand (like excluding elite visas) IF they stay more than 90 days continously. It's not necessary if you travel often, as the clock resets upon each entry.Wannikea *********
@Elías *******
even elite visa holders need to report, only LTR visa holders are exempt.Reply to
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Klaus *********
@Dave ***
The fine is because he missed to report his 90 day staying in Thailand. All long term visa holder are required to do the 90 day report. You misunderstood something.James ********
@Klaus ********
Correct ✅Dave ****
@Klaus ********
Ok that makes a lot more sense then thanks for explainingReply to
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Rogerio ******
I left Dec 27 to Vietnam came back Jan 3, on staying 97 days on my first dtv stay. Pretty cheap to fly just 1:40m away and the country itself is cheap but USA requires a $35 usd visa. If you’re purely bottom cost KL you might be able to do a same day flight run but you’ll need to book separate flights
After hearing your paperwork story I think bouncing in n out of the country might be easier.
After hearing your paperwork story I think bouncing in n out of the country might be easier.
Naw *****
@Rogerio *****
did you require to stamp for the re-entry Visa before you left the country with DTV? I recently got the DTV and thinking of out and to Vietnam next month. Thanks for your answer in advance.Rogerio ******
@Naw ****
what stamp? I left and re-entered normally, no questions nothing..Naw *****
@Rogerio *****
ok then, no need to stamp for re-entry purposes. I heard one of my friends says I need to do a re-entry stamp before leaving. Thanks for confirmation.Rogerio ******
@Naw ****
re-entry stamps is for some other visa, I think edu or something, and if you don't get it, you lose it ..or something. But unrelated to DTV.Naw *****
@Rogerio *****
got it. Thank you 🙏James ********
@Naw ****
NOT NEEDED. The DTV visa is a multiple entry visa for 5 years.Naw *****
@James *******
thank you for sharing! Appreciate it!Reply to
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Henrik **********
@Rogerio *****
did you do the 90-day report to immigration?Rogerio ******
@Henrik *********
supposed to, but i miss-read the stamp on my passport and was 5 days late, and i was flying in a few days, so didn't do it. I'm told, if I have to have any business handled at immigration they might bring up I have to pay the fine of 2000thb.Henrik **********
@Rogerio *****
thanks 👍, that is also my understanding.Reply to
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Elías ********
Just leave Thailand today or tomorrow, and enter again one or two days later, then you'll get 6 fresh months, voila.
Δημήτρης *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Elías *******
I might do just that. I am considering jumping on a bus and going to Vientiane and stay for 3 nights there.Christopher *************
@Δημήτρης ******
sounds like the much easier option than all the hoops you have to jump through to get an extensionElías ********
@Δημήτρης ******
Good idea. Just double check whether you need a visa to enter Laos or not.J.P. *********
@Elías *******
You need a visa there, but can get it right at the border. About 50 USD.Δημήτρης *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@J.P. ********
Someone told me 40 USD. Not that it makes much differenceJ.P. *********
@Δημήτρης ******
I paid 58? Canadian a long time ago. I don't remember the exchange rate at the time. Anyway..Wannikea *********
@Δημήτρης ******
$40 for Americans and short list of other countriesReply to
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Khun *****
This is why I prefer to just leave the country and come back with another 6 month stamp. These extensions cause a nuisance
Will ************
As expected minimum 500k balance across accounts and all other documents up to date.
George *******
@Will ***********
Why don't people just have the overseas account they used to get the DTV in the first place, don't withdraw from it and top it up every month to compensate for exchange fluctuations. Not rocket science.Δημήτρης *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Will ***********
Not exactly. Do re-read my post. It might save you some trouble.Will ************
@Δημήτρης ******
didn’t do a 90 day report then that fine is correctReply to
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Paul ********
What office U dealing witj ?
Jeremy *****
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Polite to someone who can't bother to be educated on the ways of where they're going 🤔😂And oh no I missed a letter . Coming from a genius like you who can't educate themselves ill take that L😂
Don't even know how to do a border run or to report after 90 days 😂
Who dosnt educate themselves before going to a foreign country 😂😂😂
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Keep going. Tell us, how come you grew up to be so smart? I mean, it's obvious you're smarter than the average, here ( I mean, you know about the border run! what an amazing level of education, indeed! ). How did you manage to educate yourself so well and craft such a polite and kind personality?Abbey *****
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haha don’t listen to that sad excuse of a man up there😂 we are all learning as we go with this visa, even the immigration office is unsure of how to handle things. Good luck my friend! I’m interested to hear how the border run goes! (If you choose that route)Δημήτρης *******
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Why should I deal with an office? 🤔Cissi *********
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he means, what immigration office did you go to for the extension.Paul ********
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because yhey are different ? U in Bangkok or ?Δημήτρης *******
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I don't understand. Why do you need an office for? What kind of office. I do everything myself.Jeremy *****
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you're not to swift huh ?Δημήτρης *******
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Who can compare to a bright mind like you? Let alone your impeccable politeness which sets a standard the rest of us can only dream of reaching! 😁(Btw it's "too swift" but apparently... you're not that swift...)
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Δημήτρης ΦάροςI'm swift enough to know to educate myself before traveling. Muchless learn about my visa 😂
Enjoy the ladyboys im sure that's why you're Here goat humper 😂
Enjoy the ladyboys im sure that's why you're Here goat humper 😂
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How many issues in one person. Sorry for your tough childhood. And yeah, you're right. You are bright and swift. We all admire you, right now, in this thread! You stand out.Elías ********
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he's asking which city Immigration? Bangkok? Other city? other province? This because it's well known that each city immigration office often makes their own requirements for visa extensions (not only DTV).Δημήτρης *******
ORIGINAL POSTERah sorry. Krungthep my love! --> Bangkok.
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Yea im not bothered with a DTV yet because they have no idea wtf they are doing.. if you can just go for a little holiday and get your 180 back.. hopefully by the end of that they know what they are doing... thats what I'm waiting for because every visa mob says something different and the prices are stupid..
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