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What is the hassle-free method to renew my DTV visa in Thailand before my 180-day mark?
DTV VisaVisa RenewalThailand ImmigrationBorder Run90-Day ReportTM30 Residence RegistrationTM47 ReportingExpat Advice
Sep 9, 2025
8 months ago
Sidney *****
ORIGINAL POSTERI am living in Thailand on a DTV visa. I am getting close to my 180-day mark. What is the most hassle-free method to renew my 180days? Can I just do a border run? Recommendation/ advice welcomed :)
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To renew your DTV visa close to the 180-day limit, a hassle-free method is to leave Thailand and re-enter, often referred to as a 'border run'. It's suggested to confirm if you've completed your TM30 registration and TM47 90-day report, as this could impact your renewal process. There are various low-cost flight options to neighboring Southeast Asian countries, or you might consider traveling by land to countries like Laos or Cambodia for quick renewals. Engaging with a visa agency can also simplify the process.
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- Use the trusted Thailand 90 Day Reporting Serviceto get your in-person report done and mailed to you for as low as 375 THB (even if the online system doesn't work for you).
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- Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
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Anonymous ******************
Like the intro to Snatch -
DMK to Vientiane, mini bus to Vang vieng , tubing, free shots return.
DMK to Vientiane, mini bus to Vang vieng , tubing, free shots return.
Kaitlyn *********
Fly to somewhere around and see it for a couple days and then come back
James ********
It would help to know WHERE you are living in Thailand?
Did you ever file a TM30 address registration with your local Thai Immigration office when you first arrived in Thailand?
Did you file the TM47 - the 90 day report when you were in Thailand for the first 90 days?
The easiest way to get the New 180 day STAMP is to fly out and reenter. There are low cost flights βοΈ to neighbor SE Asian nations. And is a great way to enjoy a holiday away exploring the many cities and sites in SE Asia.
Did you ever file a TM30 address registration with your local Thai Immigration office when you first arrived in Thailand?
Did you file the TM47 - the 90 day report when you were in Thailand for the first 90 days?
The easiest way to get the New 180 day STAMP is to fly out and reenter. There are low cost flights βοΈ to neighbor SE Asian nations. And is a great way to enjoy a holiday away exploring the many cities and sites in SE Asia.
Sidney *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
I am in koh phangan and yes I have done my 90day report ππΌJames ********
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I would go to Koh Samui and fly to Singapore.... 7,458 Thai baht round-trip. Easy to do... same day possible...Reply to
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Latif ******
@James *******
Hey kindly help me. I arrived in Bangkok on 31 August and still in Bangkok. Kindly let me know if I only need to do a 90-reporting (TM47)? Also, what is TM30 address registration? When I landed in Bangkok, I stayed in a hotel, but now I rented an apartment for a month.James ********
@Latif *****
if you stay in a hotel, They will have filed a TM30 address registration for that date. Then when you ARRIVED in your apartment, the owner was responsible for filing the TM30 address registration with Thai Immigration. However many don't as they don't want to have to pay taxes on the rental income.
BUT when you go to the Thai Immigration office to file the TM47 90 day report, the Immigration Officer likely will see if you have a TM30 address registration on file with them.
Then they may have you get the TM30 address registration and owner documents for the TM47 filing.
Await the advice from the Thai Immigration Officer when you go to file a TM47 90 day report.
Do you have a DTV Visa?
If you do AND have Bangkok in your residence address, go to the main Thai Immigration office.
You can go to file 15 days before the 90th day...or WITHIN 7 days after.
Go before if possible.
OR...
When will you be leaving Thailand?
In rereading your post you arrived on August 27th...
Check with your property owner...
Ask them if they filed a TM30 address registration form ?
Your 90 Day TM47 report is due 89 days from your arrival date... which counts as Day #1.
November 24 is 90 days.
For reference..
Both TM 47 and TM 30 filing in Bangkok
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/18.Form-TM-47.pdfJames ********
The First TM30 needs to be filed IN PERSON each time you enter Thailand.
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Dror *********
@James *******
i did border bounce with dtv as well at chong mek borderJames ********
@Dror ********
when did you do the border bounce?Dror *********
@James *******
1st of augustJames ********
@Dror ********
and no problem with a same day return? No ADDED fees requested? Thanks for your helpful reply β
Dror *********
@James *******
no fee sat in duty free 15 minutes to drink coffee and come back inJames ********
@Dror ********
VERY good π Thank You for your helpful reply β
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Matthew *******
Erm renew at immigration
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"Can I just do a border run?" You don't know have any knowledge of the visa you currently are under.
Did you even do a 90 day report? My guess is no
Did you even do a 90 day report? My guess is no
Callum *******
Anonymous participant 523 havenβt done a 90 day report in 4 years (waiting for the angry little Frenchman to comment in fury at this as he normally does) no repercussions even when switching visas with immigration etc
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Callum *******
Anonymous participant 305 ohhohhhhh shiver me timberrsss SOO SCAREEDD PLEESSSE MR ANONYMOUS π±π±π±ππππππππ
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James ********
@Callum ******
count your Lucky Stars π€©Reply to
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Toni *******
Ive been just driving to border 2 times, cambodia and laos... easy few mins and get back
James ********
@Toni ******
Cambodian borders are all CLOSED.Reply to
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Callum *******
Should make it a rule, every time this is asked the user has to pay 100 baht to the admin, would make bank in less than a week
Wannikea *********
@Callum ******
especially for someone who has been in the group for almost 7 months alreadyBen ********
@Callum ******
yes if he can get a bank accountReply to
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Henrik *****
Asked and answered numerous time, use search or scroll.
Todd *********
Yes, you can just border bounce. Use an agency. Or fly out
DTV_Be*******
Airasia to KL in the morning back home in the afternoon
DMK-KUL as low as ΰΈΏ3,300THB
DMK-KUL as low as ΰΈΏ3,300THB
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