I have successfully extended my DTV stay for another six months at the Samut Prakan Immigration Office today. The staff there were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the process. Since I couldnโt find clear documentation requirements online, I sought advice directly from the receptionists (who, I must say, were very beautiful, kind and welcoming). Interestingly, they mentioned I was the first person to visit their office specifically for a DTV stay extension.
As a remote worker, my work contract was an *essential* document for the application. Additionally, I needed to submit financial proof, including:
* An updated bank book (passbook) on the same day of the visa extension
* A balance certification signed by the bank
* A bank statement showing the same balance as the certification
Accommodation documents were also required, such as:
* A copy of my rental agreement
* A TM30 form
Initially, I had prepared a bank statement generated two days prior to my visit. However, this didnโt meet the requirements because the passbook needed to be updated on the same day as the visa extension. One thing to note is that although I had updated my passbook the night before my visit, the officer required it to be updated again on the day of the extension, even if no new transactions had occurred. The receptionist kindly explained this detail during my initial inquiry, but I decided to give it a try with what I had. As a result, I had to make an extra trip to the bankโs ATM to update my passbook. Thankfully, everything else was in order. This requirement could be different if you are using a foreign bank as financial proof. In such cases, they might adjust the requirements slightly, or you may have no choice but to fly out and come back or do a border bounce.
Iโm sharing this experience and the document requirements for anyone considering a DTV stay extension. Being well-prepared can save time and effort, and the staff at the immigration office are there to help. Overall, it was a smooth process once all the documentation was in place.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user successfully extended their DTV visa for another six months at the Samut Prakan Immigration Office, sharing essential documentation requirements for the process, including an updated bank passbook, bank certification, a rental agreement, and a TM30 form. They noted the importance of having the bank passbook updated on the day of the extension, as prior versions are not accepted. Readers inquired about alternative methods to extend stays and the specifics of documentation needed for different visa types, contributing to a helpful discussion about DTV policies and personal experiences with immigration in Thailand.
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