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What are the requirements for extending a DTV (Digital Tourist Visa) in Thailand, especially regarding bank balance?

May 1, 2025
3 days ago
Went to extend the DTV, was told I need to have the 500k in my account for the 30 days prior has anyone else experienced this - booked a land border run through loas and hoping that will be ok - any advice would be appreciated!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The poster is seeking advice after being told they need to maintain a 500,000 THB balance in their bank account for 30 days prior to extending their DTV. Community responses confirm this requirement and suggest that doing a border run, particularly to Laos, might be a simpler alternative for visa extension compared to applying directly at immigration, which can involve more scrutiny and paperwork.
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Dom ********
Wise move with the boarder run I’d say, seems to be a lot of scrutiny with the 90 day extensions
David ********
@Dom *******
not scrutiny it's the same process as when you applied. Everyone should still have their same docs or just get update no issue cheaper than border run 1900 bht 180 days done
John *******
Dom ********
@John ******
thanks, that’s what I meant to say!
Luit *****************
When you apply for an extension at immigration office, they just check if you still use the visa correct and comply to all requirements. You should have the 500K always when you are in Thailand.

Only when you still comply, you will get the extension.

At the border they do not check most times.

When you book a border run, they wil also arrange a smooth operation for you at immigration, that is where you pay for.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks guys, I’ll pop to Laos 🇱🇦
Lee-Ann *******
From what I've been reading here it's much easier and less hassle to boarder run
Jeff ********
@Lee-Ann ******
Wouldn’t say easy. On the train now from Padang Besar. They had no idea what my Visa was. Almost didn’t let me in with it. Basically had to explain how it worked.
Peter ***********
@Lee-Ann ******
And even a border run! 😆
Meaw ************
In country extend = same documents as you applied DTV
Anonymous ******************
500k equivalent for the last 30 days and a complete update of ALL other paperwork would be normal for extension
Anonymous ******************
Is this for the 90 day report?
James ********
Anonymous participant 397 no... he's wanting to get the 180 day extension.
Greg ********
Anonymous participant 397 No for extension in country at immigration office
Anonymous ******************
@Greg *******
the dtv has been around for more than 5 years?
Greg ********
Anonymous participant 397 The extension is after 180 days. You are thinking about a "Renewal" which nobody as yet knows if it will be possible.
Anonymous ******************
Yes, these are the usual requirements when extending your DTV with immigration.
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant 157 leaving and re enter the same ?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant Not at the moment. This may change.