Sharing my successful DTV extension experience at Chiang Mai Immigration (Workaction category). Took 2 visits, but I was approved for the full 6-month extension. Yes, it was a lot of documentation to provide, but I'm happy with taking this route for the 1,900THB fee over funding a border bounce. I hope this information is helpful to somebody out there!
What I Submitted:
* Passport
* TM7
* Copy of passport bio page
* Copy of visa page in passport
* Copy of entry stamp in passport
* Copy of TM30 (printout from landlord)
* Copy of 90-day report (and had to show the original)
* Bank account verification letter
* 3 months of bank statements (originally provided 6 but the officer gave 3 back to me)
* Printout of the current bank account balance (printed from my bank's website)
* Job offer letter
* Employment verification letter
* Resume
* Portfolio
* Employment agreement
* Copy of Rental Lease
* 3 months of rent payment slips
* STM.2, STM.9, STM.11 (basic acknowledgment and consent forms on Thai visa/immigration laws. provided at the office, quick to fill and sign)
Final Thoughts:
* You can apply up to 45 days before your current stamp expires. Highly recommend using that window.
* Foreign bank accounts *are* accepted, but the officer required a bank verification letter (in addition to printed statements). My bank (U.S.-based) simply provided a letter with my name, account info, and balance. That seemed to do the trick.
* Didn't apply to me, but I was told that while we must show the equivalent of ฿500K held in the same account for 30+ days, shared accounts may be asked to show ฿1M
* One officer at this branch seemed to specialize in the DTV requests. He was helpful and professional, and openly acknowledged the inconsistency in how extensions are handled across Thailand.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post outlines the author's successful experience in obtaining a 6-month extension for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) at the Chiang Mai Immigration office, detailing the documentation required and the application process. Despite needing two visits and considerable paperwork, the author preferred this method over a border run. Key advice includes applying up to 45 days before expiration, the acceptance of foreign bank accounts with verification letters, and insights into inconsistencies in immigration procedures depending on the officer.
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