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What is the process for extending a DTV visa in Thailand, and how does it relate to bank accounts?

DTV Visa Visa Extension Bank Account Requirements Thailand Immigration Financial Regulations Visa Policies Expat Life in Thailand

Sep 4, 2025

6 days ago

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

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Just an update on in country extension and Bangkok bank :- 

Went to immigration with orginal documents (workation) 

Self certed letter of employment 

Company registration docs (uk)

Business description 

Residence certificate 

Copy of dtv visa 

Copy of passport 

Had photo taken there 

didn’t need any bank statements just asked for bank account certificate of funds which i didn’t have 

Went off to a Bangkok bank not my normal branch.. they said as I had recently transferred money across they will lock 400k for four months due to internal policy.. shows in total balance but deducted for available balance. 

No mention of issues with dtv visa etc although they took photo copies of passport pages and I had to sign several documents.. 

Back to immigration, 90 day report done, extended with a new 180 day stamp in an out in 30 mins 

Bizarre that they are selective with which DTV accounts they close 🤔

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post shares a user's experience of extending their DTV visa at immigration in Thailand, including the documentation required and the bank's internal policy regarding fund locking. The user faced challenges with their bank account, which was locked due to recent fund transfers, and discussed the implications for visa holders, highlighting inconsistencies in bank policies. Comments from other users reflect on similar experiences and concerns surrounding bank account management for DTV visa holders.

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I did an extension on my DTV on 30 June 25. In order to obtain the bank balance confirmation letter and certified past months bank statements on the day of application for extension, 500K THB was required to be frozen for 4 months. Moving forward to now, my bank account was locked like many other foreigners and subsequently was informed by the bank branch which I opened the account at that it has been closed off due the ineligibility of my visa type but I can only close off the account and withdraw my money after the end of the 4 months period. I hope your account won't be subjected to the same fate as mine.