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What do I need for a border run with a DTV visa in Thailand?

DTV visa border run visa extension Thailand immigration entry requirements proof of funds land border vs airport border

Mar 25, 2025

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Simon ************

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Anyone has done border run with DTV? My 180 days will expire soon. What was needed? Only passport or more? Did they check proof of 500k? 

Please share your experience.

Thanks!

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The discussion revolves around experiences and requirements for making a border run with a DTV visa as the poster's 180 days is about to expire. Participants suggest bringing all supporting documents, including proof of 500k, to be prepared, although it's typically not required at the border. Clarification is sought on whether to use land borders or airports, with opinions varying based on personal experiences.

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Henrik *****

Why don’t you search or scroll the group instead of asking a question that has been asked and answered lots of times.

That’s the best way to benefit from the groups ressources.

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Biff *******

Do you live near a land border? I’m curious as to why people choose land borders over airports.

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

proximity

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Biff *******

Anonymous participant 419 proximity would make sense and yet, some people report spending hours in a van and paying twice the cost of a flight.

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Jared *********

Nomad version of dtv. Flew out and back twice. Also one land border crossing. No questions for me but I've heard others have had questions when entering again.

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

Juts take all possible supporting documents and proof 500k juts to be on the safe side? No harm in being prepared, although I doubt it will be an problem providing you’re 💯 legit

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Francisca ****************

you have soft visa?

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Simon ************

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Land.

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Simon ************

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@Francisca ***************

work

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Zen **********

You can extend this period by an additional 180 days, effectively allowing a continuous stay of nearly one year without leaving the country , cost 1,900 ฿ (no need to proof fund again)

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Simon ************

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Zen Napapach proof of funds is a requirement if you do extension at immigration. I ask if its a requirement when I do border run.

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

Zen Napapach Wrong. Proof of funds is a requirement for DTV extension at immigration office.

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Zen **********

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

Can you share source of this information please, I didn’t hear the director telling about this. Thank you .

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

Zen Napapach

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

How about if people chooses to fly out and come back, do they need to proof it again at the airport ?

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

Zen Napapach Not supposed to, but some people are getting questioned

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

Zen Napapach these are the official Bangkok extension requirements

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Zen **********

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

Thank you very much 🙏

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Simon ************

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

I know this. But you think its the same when do border run?

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@Simon ***********

I've only seen one person say they were asked to show proof of funds when doing a border bounce

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Simon ************

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

do you know where?

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@Simon ***********

Bangkok

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Fluff *************

Scan the group a bit, there has been some who has been asked to provide more information (might be depending on where the visa was acquired). But normally you're only supposed to need what you entered on the first time: the visa printed out and your passport.

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Tim ***********

Land or airport ?

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