Unanswereda year ago

What documentation is required to extend a DTV visa in Koh Samui, and is it recommended?

DTV Visa Koh Samui Visa Extensions Thai Immigration Visa Requirements Expat Life in Thailand

Sue *******

asked Jul 11, 2025

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Hi has anyone extended their DTV visa in Kho samui at the 180 day point.  Specifically looking for documentation they require. Looked at requirements on line but would like some clarification in case they need something not listed. Thanks.

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The discussion highlights concerns regarding the extension of DTV (Digital Nomad) visas in Koh Samui, particularly at the 180-day point. Users express skepticism about obtaining an extension due to the strict and often changing requirements at the local immigration office, which is noted for being difficult and inconsistent. Many recommend opting for a border run instead, which involves exiting Thailand and re-entering to gain a new 180-day stamp rather than dealing with the extension process.

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Phil ******

@Sue ******

its really simple and on the evisa website. You simply leave Thailand when your date valid till stamp in your assport shows. So your answer is leave the country and re-enter on 180 days or before

a year ago

Ho ******

I really recommend that you do a border run! Safe, easy.

Doing it at immigration will be no fun at all.

a year ago

Ho ******

@Max ************

Sure. But a proof for extension. That should be worth the journey. And... many nice places around Thailand too 🤘

a year ago

Max *************

@Ho *****

A border run when staying om Koh Samui isn't exactly a walk in the park. But I do understand what you mean.

a year ago

Phil ******

@Max ************

yep means flying

a year ago

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

I'd be willing to bet no one has gotten an extension of the DTV at Koh Samui. Immigration offices DO NOT want to give extensions for DTV. And Koh Samui is known as one of the "rogue" immigration offices that does what it wants, regulations be damned. Reports from pretty much every immigration office are that the officers are telling people to do a border bounce (leave and return) to get a new 180 day stamp. The people that insist on an extension are then given difficult lists of requirements that change each time they return with everything.

a year ago

Frangipani *******

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

I can attest to your comments about Samui Immi.

Although, my post is not about a DTV extension, a Non O Retirement extension (at least the first one) is now a 7 week process here, involving 3 trips to Immi…

a year ago

Sue *******

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

hence the question hoping someone can confirm situation from actually trying.🤞

a year ago

Wylie *******

@Sue ******

from my experience here in Samui getting a non-o extension they seem to do everything they can to force you to use the visa agency right outside the door. As Brandon says they add a bunch of requirements that aren't on their own list and are not any official requirement. Then when you show up and have them review the documents, they'll set up an appointment for another day and not mention any of those missing documents.

a year ago

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

@Sue ******

there's a DTV group that might be a better place to ask. As well as local Koh Samui Facebook groups. This group is much more general

a year ago