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What kind of insurance is needed for a DTV extension in Thailand?
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Jan 3, 2025
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Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERThe following answer just came in from my local Immigration Office in regards of my DTV extension this month. Not sure what kind of insurance they are talking about. Anyone got an idea? I will ask them again…
„We would like to inform you about your DTV Extension. Yes, we need your new financial proof in English and your insurance (it must cover a whole period of your stay). You have to prepare all the documents as same as you prepared for the Thai Embassy when you first apply for DTV but all in English. You can contact us after the middle of January as your visa will expire in February.“
This also answers the speculations once more, if or if not you need all the documents and fresh proof again. Yes you do.
„We would like to inform you about your DTV Extension. Yes, we need your new financial proof in English and your insurance (it must cover a whole period of your stay). You have to prepare all the documents as same as you prepared for the Thai Embassy when you first apply for DTV but all in English. You can contact us after the middle of January as your visa will expire in February.“
This also answers the speculations once more, if or if not you need all the documents and fresh proof again. Yes you do.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The update from the local Immigration Office regarding the DTV visa extension indicates that applicants need to provide new financial proof in English and insurance that covers the entire duration of their stay. This reflects a need for renewed documentation similar to that submitted for the initial visa application. The community expresses confusion about what specific type of insurance is required, with some suggesting that it might be mistakenly referenced, and others advocating for simply exiting and re-entering Thailand instead of going through the extension process.
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Wannikea *********
Using terminology like "your visa will expire in February" makes this whole communication suspect.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wannikea ********
just not very good english on their behalf. my initial request included my visa/stamp dates. can guarantee that its 100% legit. i now asked for clarification in regards of the insurance, which must be a mistake…Reply to
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Christopher ********
Because they don’t really want you doing extensions, they want you to even come back. That was the whole point of the visa.
Werner ************
Each immigration office will make up their own rules as with every other visa - best to leave and re-enter to skip the immigration gong show
Quincy *******
All right cool, now we know that people gotta AdobePS/fabricate their bank statements again for the renewal. Got it
Toni *******
Makes it not so cheap visa for those buying muay thai classes etc, cheaper to take a holiday to vietnam than extend 😆
David ****************
easier just fly out and in of TH before 180d and not need to hassle with this
Chris ******
Totally true, DTV info at this video
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🙏James ********
@Chris *****
I would not follow it. Thai Immigration offices are completely different from the MFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Reply to
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Jimmy ******
Each country seems to have different actual requirements, yet,..... people still post anon here without any indication of what country theyre from. 🤔🤷
There needs to be some "Anon" post rules...
There needs to be some "Anon" post rules...
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jimmy *****
it is irrelevant what country you are from. this is about the extension inside thailand.Reply to
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Brian ****
Insurance? What insurance? Life, car, home?😂
Andy ************
@Brian ***
Pet insuranceAlex *******
@Brian ***
Boat insurance. It is becoming popular for people on DTV's to buy boats and take up fishing so now they require all to purchase boat insuranceReply to
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Benjamin *********
Just go out of Thailand and come back.
Then don’t need all theses documents
Then don’t need all theses documents
Stephen ******
Glad I didn’t get this visa
Rogerio ******
@Stephen *****
why? the extension is IF you want to stay longer than 6 months, without leaving the country. Anything else, you'd be doing more work, and possibly spending more.Stephen ******
@Rogerio *****
I had been visiting for a while so I had a lot of the stuff before we did the visa. Bank account? The seasoned 400,000 and the marriage was already recognized in Thailand too.Stephen ******
@Rogerio *****
I got the marriage visa. More guaranteesRogerio ******
@Stephen *****
You considered marriage visa vs DTV?since DTV has only been available 4-5 months ago.
Stephen ******
@Rogerio *****
yea I just got my visa last month was definitely thinking about doing the DTV.Rogerio ******
@Stephen *****
DTV might sound more complicated, but marriage visa has more requirements no? bank account ?Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Rogerio *****
yeah many people i know stay away from getting the marriage visa as many offices have some crazy requirements every year. getting the DTV is just one fairly simple online process. if you have the 4 documents required then its 10mins of effort and you are good for 5 years with a few border runs.Reply to
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Craig *******
Don't understand why anyone would extend a visa that has 4
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years left on it?Christopher *************
@Craig ******
it's an extension of the stamp in the passport, not the actual visa.Angelo ***********
@Christopher ************
I guess most hobbyist visa experts never will graps the small differences of English language terminology applied to "staying in Thailand" - I wonder how they can do their "remote jobs" successfully? I mean if I would make the same mistakes about something as simple as this in my computer science jobs: I would be instantly out of my job.Christopher *************
@Angelo **********
It's not that easy to get to grips with all the minutiae of visa bureaucracy. I'm not a visa expert but I understand the difference between a visa and an immigration stamp.Reply to
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Andy ************
@Craig ******
It's not an extension to the visa, it's an extension of stay. Two different thingsCraig *******
@Andy ***********
ok, so that would mean the extension is only for 30 days. If that's the case, i stand by my original comment/question: a border bounce gets you an extra 180 days Vs a 30 day extension of stay for 1900, so why bother with the extension?Andy ************
@Craig ******
Wrong again. In-country extension is 180 daysAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Craig ******
thats incorrect. the extension is for 180 days and costs 1900 bahtReply to
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@Craig ******
Because it would be cheaper & save hassle of Border Bouncing / visiting another country, while maximising your time in ThailandCraig *******
@Rob ******
but I thought the extension costs 10,000?Rob *******
@Craig ******
i thought it was 1900Craig *******
@Rob ******
the original announcement stated the cost of extending was 10,000. However if you Google it seems unclear whether it's *****
or 1900. Typical Thailand 😆Angelo ***********
@Craig ******
The original announcements did not mentioned any costs for extension. As it was always clear: the cost is the same as for any other (visa) extension.Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Craig ******
the original document never stated 10k for the extension. it stated no costs for the extension. but it was later officialy added to be 1900 baht… there is also Thai Immigration Bureau Order No. ********
which specifies some things for the extension. and there is the official DTV regulations in the royal gazette.Quincy *******
@Rob ******
it's ฿1900Reply to
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Rogerio ******
@Craig ******
it's an extension of the maximum 180 days you can stay, which gives you another 180 days, without leaving the country.Reply to
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James ********
Pure BS ...
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
you think they will have another opinion when i go there in 2 weeks? i highly doubt. lolJames ********
Anonymous participant please report back to us the results of your DTV extension at your Local Thai Immigration office.
Good Luck 🍀
Good Luck 🍀
James ********
Anonymous participant keep it simple..
Do a BORDER BOUNCE to get the new 180 days with the DTV Visa. AVOID getting the DTV extension of stay inside Thailand.
Do a BORDER BOUNCE to get the new 180 days with the DTV Visa. AVOID getting the DTV extension of stay inside Thailand.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
i can do a border run, sure… but i want to explore all options and learn about the process and share the experience in this group. idk why people are so reluctant to understand. if i can get one extension done and know the process then it will be easier down the road. in Krabi the extension would take me probably 1.5 hours from leaving the house to returning to it. so why not exploring our options???James ********
Anonymous participant explore to your delight. With over 80 Thai Immigration offices in Thailand, its expected we will see a variety of DTV extension requirements.
That's the varied nature of Thai Immigration offices.
That's the varied nature of Thai Immigration offices.
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Raed ****
just take a flight to a near by country and come back with fresh 180 days stamp
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Raed ***
i think currently its more valuable for the group to find out about the extension and share our knowledge and experience. everyone knows that you could border run for a new stamp.Su ********
Totally true. Thank you for posting this. I was even about to post a question here. I’d rather extend than leave the country. Saves more time.
Helen ********
Anonymous participant can you edit your post to show where your "local" immigration office is? If immigration follows the usual trend, every office will have small quirks and requirements that others won't... like CNX requiring a TM30 for extensions when others don't. I totally agree that it's helpful to share info and appreciate you sharing the experience. There will soon be a flurry of these posts and knowing what office wants what is also helpful.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Helen *******
its the Krabi Immigration Office. Which is usualy super super easy to deal with. So i assume that offices in BKK, CM, Chonburi , etc. will just be even more crazyReply to
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Michelle *********
Why wouldn't you just leave prior to 180 days and come back to reset? No paperwork needed.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michelle ********
because that wasnt the question here… its good to find out about the extension and share our knowledge. i can border run anytime if i want.Benjamin *********
Participant(e) anonyme so don’t be stupid and just do this
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benjamin ********
so you havent understand it. great job.Reply to
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Christopher ******
Sounds like B's... z
Keith ************
I would guess it's a mistake. They copied the text over from the OA visa email or something. Remember immigration isn't that familiar with renewals of this visa yet.
James ********
@Keith ***********
correct ✅ someone's guessing from that office.Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Keith ***********
when do you think they will be familiar? because the first extensions should take place right now. Insurance is surely a mistake. the rest will be like they said. i doubt that they will change their mind within one week ;)Angelo ***********
Anonymous participant Insurance is not really a mistake. It is only not "required by visa acquiring" processes.
As a resident of Thailand, regardless of Visa type or not visa: you are required to have health insurance. It was always the case. It is just not a requirement for "most visa extensions". So you are basically never asked for proof of insurance. I think there is only one Non O, where it is a requirement for extension.
As a resident of Thailand, regardless of Visa type or not visa: you are required to have health insurance. It was always the case. It is just not a requirement for "most visa extensions". So you are basically never asked for proof of insurance. I think there is only one Non O, where it is a requirement for extension.
Keith ************
@Angelo **********
You are not required to have health insurance to live in Thailand. The non-O doesn't require insurance on renewal. The non-oa has an insurance requirement, and perhaps others, I'm not sure.Angelo ***********
@Keith ***********
Yes you are requires. Read the law. Simple.Keith ************
@Angelo **********
I just read up on it. There are several visa types that require insurance. And there are many situations that do not legally require health insurance if going to Thailand. If you can point to a law that says different, I'm happy to correct myself.Angelo ***********
@Keith ***********
The visa type has nothing to do with it. As I explained several posts above already.Everyone living long time in Thailand is required to have a health insurance. Does not matter if Thai, ASEAN or western country.
This is not a third world country.
The only weak point at the moment is: they enforce the requirement only for one or two visa types.
Hence your misconceptions.
Hint: Immigration law is not the same as Visa rules. There is a 130 Paragraph law book about immigration.
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Mo ******
I would definitely go abroad, visit and come back
James ********
@Mo *****
yep 👍Reply to
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Dom ********
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Tommy **********
Oh dear 🥸
John *******
Can you supply what province? Seems like they thought insurance was an initial requirement.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
Krabi… which is usualy a very easy Office. I asked again what they exactly mean with the insurance and will wait for an answer.John *******
Anonymous participant please share what you hear
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Rob *******
Border Bounce it is then…
Clare ******************
@Rob ******
my thoughts exactly.James ********
@Rob ******
absolutely ✅Dom ********
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