Answereda year ago
What is the process for extending a DTV visa in Thailand, and how does it relate to bank accounts?
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 🤔
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 🤔
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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Eddy *****
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.
Anonymous *************
OP@Eddy ****
can I ask did you open your own account or did an agent do it? It’s not ideal like.. all the uncertaintyEddy *****
Anonymous participant Via an agent. The ongoing closure of account in my opinion is purely on the basis of the eligibility to hold on an account based on visa type (non immigrant visas) or other circumstances like having a Thai spouse or owning a condo in Thailand.
Eddy *****
Anonymous participant I hope your account will be fine!
Anonymous *************
OP@Eddy ****
yeh there seems to be no consistency though.. guess time will tell.. I was a little anxious at poking the bear going into a different branch yesterday, especially when they were scanning my passport pages (all of them) but so far no problems.. 🤞Anonymous *************
OP@Eddy ****
I hope so too. If that’s the case I’ll probs just move onto marriage visaAndi ***********
Anonymous participant ok.did you need your 500k to be seasoned ?
Anonymous *************
OP@Andi **********
no nothing from immigration other than just a statement certificate showing funds over 500k not even bank statements, The bank cashier seemed to be confused by this though as my partner tried to explain and they just advised they would lock 400k for four months as I’m meant to have it in before hand..
I think maybe they were thinking someone such as an agent may have transferred it to me and I was going to transfer back, tried to explain it was sent from my uk bank account. Didn’t mind them locking it for 4 months as it’s savings regardless.
Just sped up the process In the bank to get the certificate
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant Seems a smoother process than other offices to get an extension.
Andi ***********
Anonymous participant Good relations help a lot too, nice set up you got
Anonymous *************
OP@Andi **********
agreed. Probably helps that I’ve regularly seen same I/O over the years and have a laugh with him.. he’s a decent manAnonymous ******************
Yep bizarre how they can just pick and choose who to close and keep open. Stay consistent. Close them all or keep them open. Only in Thailand !!!
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 263 sometimes it’s also about the feeling of the person you have in front of you haha
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 138 or being a particular race. Crazy but true
Anonymous ******************
So on DTV you can have a bank account and do extension inside Thailand; all that drama from people who cannot handle things properly
Andrew *******
Anonymous participant 138 exactly. I did the same and had no issues
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 138 easy, just understanding what works and how it works.. I find it easier to just do and find out for myself..
SunnyCe********
Was your account frozen?
Anonymous *************
OPSunnyCelery6177 nope never been frozen
Andi ***********
Your bank account was opened with your DTV or you had it beforehand?
Anonymous *************
OP@Andi **********
opened soi siam branch just over a year ago on dtv although opened with my partners help and resident certificate etcAndi ***********
Anonymous participant Ok, Bank Managers do have discretion on keeping accounts open so some DTVERS can keep accounts open. Where did you do your extension?
Anonymous *************
OP@Andi **********
yes this is what I figured.. extension done in buriram. As I’m living here nowActivity
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