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What are the rules for extending a DTV visa in Thailand and the risks of re-entry?

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Oct 16, 2024
2 months ago
Luan *******
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Do I understand the DTV correct?

I can stay for 180 days.

Extend for another 180 days at the immigration.

After that, I have to leave thailand for 1 day.

Can entry again for 180 days, extend for another 180 days and so on?

For a maximum of 5 years?

Is there any risk that they decline me re-entry after some time?

Thanks for advise.
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The DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) allows holders to stay in Thailand for up to 180 days initially, with the possibility of extending for another 180 days at immigration. After this, the visa holder must leave Thailand for at least one day before re-entering for another 180-day stay, with the option to extend again. This process can be repeated for a maximum duration of five years under the visa's terms. While community members express confidence in the re-entry process, there are uncertainties regarding any potential changes in immigration policies or individual experiences with re-entry after multiple extensions.
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Graham *******
Yeap, they blew a hole in their entire visa system. Won't be long before joining a Jihadi training camp will get you a DTV.
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Ayoub *********
@Graham ******
 ohhhh shut up.... Like honestly shut up, Islam RUNNING THROUGH your little uneducated head.. N go learn what jihad means
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Graham *******
@Ayoub ********
 how many Europeans strap explosives to themselves? None! Only Muslims do that.
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Ayoub *********
@Graham ******
 many many many actually they do worse just take a look at The IRISH lol and tbh this bomb strap nonsense came from the white man... Muslims didn't know how to make bombs, Ermmm it's against Islam to kill yourself so again try again you slow old man
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Graham *******
@Ayoub ********
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Ayoub *********
@Graham ******
 it shows how uneducated you are and you still in the year 2000s it's only plebs like you that think this way, you do know Thailand has MANY MUSLIMS INDONESIA Malaysia? You like to mock a whole religion when we know it's nothing to do with religion
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Mason *******
@Graham ******
 Let's hope this visa gets cancelled soon or more difficult to obtain.
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Ayoub *********
@Mason ******
 Mason? You ain't even a Thai... Yet you guys think you have a say
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Apple **********
Destination Thailand Visa | DTV Visa Thailand 2024

 Visa Duration: 5-years

 Visa Type: Multiple entry

 Length of Stay per Entry: 180 days

 Extendable: Yes, once per year

 Obtainable From: A Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate or online through Thailand’s official e-visa website

 Minimum Age for Primary Visa Holder: 20 years old

 Option to Include Family: Yes
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John *******
That's what it reads like when looking at the documentation.

But no one can tell you for sure because no one has even reached the end of the first 180 day period because the Visa doesn't even exist that long.

And it wouldn't be the first time that things are different than they are documented in Thailand all of a sudden. To be 100% sure I would ask the same question again in about 2 to 3 months to see what the actual real life experiences are of those who did the first Visa run after 180 days.

But it's likely going to be fine, don't worry. 🙃
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Henrik *****
You don’t need to leave for any certain amount of time, can go back immidiately if you want to ( not stay out 1 day)
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George ******
didn't they make a statement recently saying that you are allowed to stay for 180 days, extend for another 180 days, and then your visa will be cancelled?
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Mason *******
@George *****
 Your DTV is single entry?
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George ******
@Mason ******
 no, there was some announcement made the other week with more details about how the visa works. I'm pretty sure it said the visa is valid for 5 years, but you only get 180 days plus a 180 day extension. then canceled
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Mason *******
@George *****
 Wow sorry to hear this about your visa. Maybe you can get another one after your single entry?
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George ******
@Mason ******
 my visa isn't single entry. this was an announcement from the thai authorities with more details about how all dtv visas work
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Mason *******
@George *****
Good luck my friend.
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Braydon *********
@George *****
 that's pretty significant, do you know where you heard this?
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George ******
@Braydon ********
 pretty sure the guy who runs this group posted it about a week or so ago. when the statement was released by thai immigration
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Romain ****
I would visa run every 180 days to avoid paperwork at immigration. And dont forget to file 90 days report every time after 90 days (2 weeks before until 1 week after)
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Wannikea *********
Each entry is eligible for 1 extension. That said nobody knows what the extension process might entail, such as resubmitting updated application documents. At this point it's advised to exit and re-enter as this process has been shown to be straightforward and smooth.
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Tommy **********
You can only extend a further 180 days once in country. You will have to leave the Kingdom each time to Aquire each 180 day period.
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Biff *******
Probably easier to just leave and come back every 180 days rather than extend.
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Roberto *********
@Biff ******
 I agree. This is a great visa and immigration will go out of their way to make extension difficult as they do with every other visa. Just a simple bounce for another 180 days
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Luit *****************
@Biff ******
 Only easier when you live far away from immigration and very close to the border.

It still is not 100 percent sure what extending will cost, but when it is the same as other extensions, 1900 baht is not very much to leave the country and get back in.
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Biff *******
@Luit ****************
 true. I think it will more depend on the evidence required for the extension.
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Luit *****************
@Biff ******
 I cannot see why the evidence required for the extension could be difficult, for getting the visa it was quite simple, so I don't expect problems there unless requirements for the extension are different from requirements for the visa itself.

But personally I don't think I need an extension, because I cannot be over 180 days a year in Thailand, because my Thai wife needs to be at least 180 days in Netherlands, otherwise she might loose het Dutch residence permit.

That also is why DTV is exactly the right visa for me.

I exactly will use the visa how it was meant.

It is not meant to live permanently in Thailand, like a lot of people on this group try to do.
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Stephan ***********
Yep, all correct. No, no risk at all. You have a 5-year-visa with multiple entry. You can come and go as many times as you want.
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Tommy **********
@Stephan **********
 No Sir not correct. Extension only once in country for 180 period .
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Romain ****
@Tommy *********
 read the comment again
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Stephan ***********
@Tommy *********
 Read his post again... that's exactly what he asked and I confirmed it. He do one extension, then he leave and start over with entry stamp and extension... and so on...
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Su ********
I don’t see any reason they will decline. They might ask questions but they will eventually let you in for 6 months entry. Just my guess. Don’t let any fear limit you.
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Stephan ***********
@Su *******
 Nobody will ask anyone for anything who has a valid visa on entry.
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Martin ********
@Stephan **********
 is got my tourist visa approved and sticked in my passport, when entering thailand in the airport almost denied my entry, they said you have been in thailand 1 year already, we let you in, but find a wife because no more tourist visa for you… so.. they can do whatever they want
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