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What are the requirements for extending a DTV visa in Thailand, especially regarding address duration?

DTV Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Visa Requirements Digital Nomad Visa Ko Samui

May 29, 2025

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I came to extend my DTV visa to another 180 days (ko samui). Because of the high season and because i have a dog (super hard to find accommodation with a dog), i moved a lot and only recently found a more permanent home. Anyway, apparently, one of the ridiculous requirements for extending, is that you need to be 3 months at the same home when you are applying... Considering this visa was designed for digital NOMADS, this is an incredibly stupid rule. I have all requirements for the extension beside that stupid thing, I'm in samui so the flight is relatively long and expensive, I would prefer to save the time, energy and money that will be spent on it without any reason whatsoever, but whatever. Heads up to all nomads on dtv out there that move a lot.

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The post discusses the challenges faced when trying to extend a Digital Tourist Visa (DTV) in Thailand, particularly the requirement to have lived at the same address for three months prior to applying for an extension. The author expresses frustration at this rule, which seems contradictory to the nature of digital nomadism. Several comments offer insights and advice, suggesting alternative solutions such as flying out of the country for a same-day trip to reset the visa, and highlighting that each immigration office has its own varying requirements.

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Todd *********

Real nomads wouldn’t stay 6 months in one place anyway. Just carry on nomadding and avoid extending. You can just leave and return

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Brandon ************

Immigration offices are quite clearly not wanting to give DTV extensions. You just need to read a few posts here about them making crazy requirements, and then once you meet those requirements they add new ones and then tell you to just leave Thailand and return.

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Elías ********

I won't argue that it sounds like a stupid rule, but, nothing that a short (like same-day) trip abroad can't solve. You can take a flight in the morning, then come back in the evening, and voilà, you get 180 more days.

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Delfina *********

The Dogfather Petresort can take care your dog and you can flye Surat bkk penang or samui direct singapour same day out and back in

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

You can fly international from samui.

If you're truly a resident with paperwork to prove it, Bangkok airways gives you discount (I know because I'm a resident)

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Vitaly ********

I find very hard to believe there’s a requirement like this. Sounds like a language barrier thing. I’m pretty sure I know the officer you talked too - he loves giving falang a hard time, but then everything turns out hunky dory

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Brandon ************

@Vitaly *******

Immigration offices DO NOT want to give extensions for DTV. Each office can set their own requirements and most have made it all but impossible to get a DTV extension.

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Vitaly ********

@Brandon ***********

lots of people here report getting their DTV extensions. It's a fair bit of paperwork, but not as bad as Non-Imm visas

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Peter *********

They don't want people extending that's why. Just bounce.

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Dany ********

unfortunately just a very random samui office requirement as it seems. fly and out and back in.

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

It sounds like you didn’t do much research before settling down. Samui is a popular and expensive tourist island. In fact, it has some of the most expensive domestic flights in Thailand, as the airport is controlled by Bangkok Airways. If you're looking to save money, you can take a ferry to the mainland and catch a cheaper flight from Surat Thani. There are also plenty of pet clinics around the island where you can leave your dog for a while if needed. Many people are choosing to leave the country altogether just to avoid dealing with immigration issues. In the end, you’ll need to make a choice between settling down and holding a "nomad visa".

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Vitaly ********

Anonymous participant 868 Samui’s immigration is a piece of cake compared to Chaeng Wattana. Flights are expensive indeed, unless you get a resident card from Bkk Air

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@Vitaly *******

Agree. You're right on the card... I used to have one but doubt DTV holders can get it.

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Tan ************

Pet hospitals provide accommodation for your pets

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

Most fly in and out of Thailand the same day and get another 180 days.

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Stuart *********

Each office set their own requirements. TBH they don’t want to do the extensions so will set the bar really high to get one.

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ScenicQ*******

Try an agent

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

What you will learn about Thailand There are rules that don't exist and rules that get ignored it's pot luck really is

25 years of story's lol

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David ********

I never had that issue maybe it's just Samui that is setting that rule

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