Absolute nightmare trying to extend DTV in Bangkok
Workaction category (I have a software company and I work for myself. - have clients in UK) self employed
Documents
-TM 7 + photo / Passport + copies
- Personal Bank Account statement (£40k+)
- Business Bank Account statement (£25k+)
- Business incorporation document
- CV / Portfolio print out / Letter from current client
- Rental Contract / TM30 / 90 day report
First the officer looked at the Passport and then Personal bank account. Did some currency conversion
Said he didn’t need the Business bank account statement because I have a lot already?
He was then confused about my business incorporation document. So he had to consult his Boss.
Then they started asking the silliest questions about my clients letter. And why it didn’t look like an official letter and if they could see the official business incorporation document (maybe one with a wax seal. Like in the movies)
I tried to tell them they can check UK official companies house website to check my company’s legitimacy
Then I tried to show them my clients payment into my business bank account
I explained I already got the visa with the same documents. Then they wanted me to print the client letter I submitted for my initial application (which I showed them. It’s identical with a different date)
Then they finally decided to accept. But said it will take 15 days as they need to consider it.
I started getting a bad feeling about this. Because if they’re so confused with me present - trying to explain. They’re gonna be more confused behind my back.
I told them 15 days was too long and I had to leave the country before then.
The officer was confused and said I didn’t need an extension then because this is a multiple entry visa. And I should come back after my next 180 days are up. He said I need to bring more evidence of clients next time ? And he tried to keep my TM7. But I told him na. And bounced
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their frustrating experience attempting to extend their DTV visa in Bangkok. They provided multiple documents, including bank statements and a business incorporation document, but faced confusion from immigration officers regarding the documentation. The process was lengthy, with the officer needing to consult a superior and raise questions about the legitimacy of the client letter. Despite having previously secured the visa with the same documents, the user felt uncertain about the outcome and was advised that extending within 15 days was not necessary, as they could return after 180 days. This led to comments from others regarding potential bribery, the complications of the new DTV visa, and suggestions to avoid extensions and instead perform a border bounce.
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