What are the requirements for a successful DTV extension application in Thailand?

## Rejected: DTV Extension at Chiang Mai Immigration

Last week, I attempted to extend my DTV visa for another 180 days at Chiang Mai Immigration but was unsuccessful. I hold a DTV under the Workcation category.

## Documents Prepared:

* Work verification letter (updated with a recent date)

* House rental contract

* Bank certificate showing a balance of over 500K THB

* Bank statements for the last six months

* 90-day report receipt copy

* TM30

* TM7 visa extension request form

The immigration officer confirmed that the documents provided were sufficient for consideration. However, my extension request was denied due to an issue with my bank statements.

## Reason for Rejection:

The officer pointed out that I had deposited 100K THB into my account just two days before applying for the extension. According to their policy, the required 500K THB balance must be maintained in the same account for at least 30 days before the extension request.

I explained that I have two bank accounts—one for savings and another for daily use. My savings account had maintained over 400K THB for the past six months, and I had transferred 100K THB from my daily-use account to meet the 500K requirement. I even showed my mobile banking app to prove that the transfer came from my own account.

However, they insisted that the last 30 days' balance must show 500K THB in the same account, and my transfer just two days before didn’t meet their guideline. Since I couldn't argue further, I had no choice but to accept the decision. While I find this rule frustrating, I don't want to blame them. I just wish their guidelines were publicly available.

## What I Learned:

If you’re applying for a DTV extension, make sure that the 500K THB balance is in the same account for at least 30 days before your extension request.

Since my extension was denied, I had to do a border bounce and am now back in Thailand. Lesson learned!