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What documents are needed for a DTV visa extension at Chaeng Wattana for a newborn's parents?

DTV Visa Extension Chaeng Wattana Expats in Thailand Newborn Passport Thailand Immigration Visa Rules

Apr 14, 2026

17 days ago

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

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DTV extension / cheang wattana

Hello

I have a DTV remote worker. I recently give birth and have the Thai birth certificate (non Thai) and still don't have the passport for my new born + hospital bills + coming appointments (vaccine etc)... I would like to avoid to have to do a border run and wonder if anyone went to chaeng wattana asking what they require to extend ? I can produce up to date docs for the visa + all the documents above explaining why the extension would really be helpful... Anyone has any experience with chaeng wattana / cases when border run isn't convenient at all?

Thanks and happy songkran all!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The inquiry discusses the challenges of extending a DTV visa without a passport for a newborn. The parent wishes to avoid a border run and seeks advice from others who may have successfully obtained an extension at Chaeng Wattana. Several commenters share their experiences regarding DTV extensions, the documentation needed, and strategies for managing the situation without departing the country, emphasizing the importance of in-country extensions when possible.

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Ryan ********

I had the same situation with our newborn. Luckily his passport came before our 6 month stamp expired and we were able to leave together but if it didn't my wife and I were planning to leave separately, taking turns to look after the baby in Thailand.

15 days ago

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

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@Ryan *******

yes always a situation but if it's possible to do the extension (one person posted their experience) it's always easier! Thanks

14 days ago

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

I have a DTV workcation too and extend it in Bangkok. It costed me 1900 bahts + 400/500 bahts + 3 hours. I shared my experience:

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bahts + 3 hours. I shared my experience: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14ZPtbMkLz7/

Hope it helps 😊

16 days ago

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

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Anonymous participant 515 thank you very much

16 days ago

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Michi ********

I specifically traveled before giving birth to avoid this situation. But things are taking waaaay longer than expected (getting passport).

I would say try to get the extension, if they would rather you do a border bounce and come back the same day. Could you leave your baby for a few hours with a nanny or something you know/trust?

Robert *******

Maybe the father?

Michi ********

probably on the DTV as well?

16 days ago

Robert *******

@Michi *******

I not understand what his visa has to do with it.

Father makes a 1 day border run, mother and child stay at home,

next day mother makes a 1 day border run, father and child stays home.

Why does everything have to be spelled out for DTV holders?

16 days ago

Michi ********

@Robert ******

good point, I didn’t even consider that as my situation is different from OP and that wouldn’t have been ideal for us.

All these are food for thought for OP to make the best decision for her and her family.

16 days ago

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Michi ********

DTV_Be*******

Good luck getting an in country extension with the DTV

better to just fly to UTH cross the border and come back same day

17 days ago

Sophie *****

DTV_BegpackerYou clearly don't know anything about children, which is OK but why bother commenting in that case.

16 days ago

DTV_Be*******

@Sophie ****

She needs an extension

The baby needs a passport

An overstay is not a good thing on your record

The father can look after the child for a few hours in the hotel or be in Bangkok for a day

It’s not rocket science it’s called being a functioning adult with the added responsibility of being a parent

Sorry not sorry

16 days ago

Sophie *****

DTV_Begpacker You certainly do not sound like an adult 😅. More like a teenager that has never seen a baby up close, but likes to argue.

16 days ago

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

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@Sophie ****

Thanks but no point to continue talking with this person. Yes there are solutions if an extension is not possible but another person nicely confirmed that chaeng wattana do proceed these extensions and I much prefer going to the immigration a few hours than flying internationally etc (much longer, need to plan for potential delays etc). It is also cheaper.

14 days ago

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Sophie *****

DTV_Begpacker She cannot as her baby does not have a passport yet. She cannot leave a newborn in Thailand while she leaves the country.

16 days ago

DTV_Be*******

@Sophie ****

Ever heard of a baby sitter…or maybe the father will watch the baby

16 days ago

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DTV_Be*******