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What challenges might I face when extending a DTV visa in Bangkok?

Mar 14, 2025
19 days ago
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
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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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Rok ********
Very strange - you were extending 180 days inland just to leave the country within days … very strange.
Wannikea *********
I'll try and pretend I'm surprised by the extension dog and pony show.
Paul ********
So pretty much everything requires a bribe. Next time show up with some cigarettes and chocolates.
Ja***
Were you really planning to leave the country within 15 days? I can understand the officer's confusion after you said that. There is no reason for the extention in that case.
Bob **********
You could have use a bounce agent and been done in a day
Ivan ***********
Fly out, fly in.
Andrew ********
Why O why did you extend. Just border bounce...
Apple ***************
Realy silly. Them creating this new DTV visa and their officers have no full knowledge of the implementation of the visa. Now it's giving visa holders a hard time even just extending stay via local immigration. 🤦🏻‍♀️
Ibrahim ******
Very strange experience mate, should be straightforward with all your supporting docs
Travis ********
Sounds like they didn't want to do it