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What should DTV holders know before visiting Bangkok Immigration for extensions and document transfers?

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asked May 30, 2026

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Just sharing my experience today at Bangkok Immigration in case it's useful to other DTV holders.

I went in to transfer my DTV stamp into a new passport and also had to pay a fine for a missed 90-day report. The whole process took quite a while, so be prepared for a long day if you're doing both.

What surprised me was when I asked about extending my DTV for another 6 months. As I'm on the business owner/workcation category, I was told I would need to provide quite a substantial portfolio of supporting documents, including:

Business documentation

Bank statements

Invoices

Evidence of ongoing business activity

Proof of 500,000 baht in my bank account for the previous 30 days

The officer then told me that an alternative would simply be to leave Thailand and re-enter, which would avoid the need for the extension application and supporting portfolio.

One other thing worth mentioning: I made the mistake of turning up in shorts. I've been coming to Thailand for 25 years and somehow forgot the importance of dressing smartly when dealing with government offices. The officer was not impressed and gave me a fairly stern lecture about it. Fair enough — lesson learned. Next time it'll be long trousers and a collared shirt.

Just posting this in case it helps anyone else planning a DTV extension in Bangkok. Has anyone else had a similar experience recently?

Just sharing my experience today at Bangkok Immigration in case it's useful to other DTV holders.

Answer summary

The user shares their experience at Bangkok Immigration regarding the transfer of a DTV stamp to a new passport and the process for extending the DTV for another six months. They outline the necessary documentation required for extensions, stressing the importance of dressing appropriately when visiting government offices. They also mention that it's possible to re-enter Thailand instead of applying for an extension, along with community comments discussing reporting deadlines and fines for missed reporting.

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อามานด้า ******

I would go in myself. I was late once and paid 1000 baht at the Immigration. Depending on the officer it can cost 1000-2000 if you're late more than a week

5 months ago

Marc ************

Idiot

5 months ago

Charlie ******

Consult an Attorney 👍

5 months ago

Frazer ************

You can file up to two weeks early and up to one week late

5 months ago

Steven ************

or just leave the country for the day if you are here too long and start again

5 months ago

Michael ********

My question is why is everyone always late?

You got 90 days. You can't plan ahead

5 months ago

Steven ***************

Michael Harmon Exactly !!! I just filed mine, always do it a day or two ahead of My due date. Its not rocket science.

5 months ago

Beay ********

Are you going to leave the country before your 180 days is up? If so, just skip doing the report.

5 months ago

Nils ***************

Beay Dudish yes I am.. somebody in my condo just told me the same thing. He never does it

5 months ago

Brandon ************

@Nils **************

I would do it if you're still within the reporting period (15 days before due date, 7 days after due date).

But if you miss the reporting period, absolutely DO NOT pay an agent just to pay the fine. It's likely no one will ever notice you missed the report, and even if they do notice, the fine will be 2,000 baht regardless. You can just pay it then. No need to pay an extra 2,500 baht to pay a 2,000 baht fine.

5 months ago

KungfuP********

You mentioned 5 days late. You should be paying fine already isn’t it?

If you go yourself, you are just saving the service fee. Considered that the service fee you pay is your travel expenses by public transport.

Print the TM30 out

Wish you luck and hope can get it done asap.

5 months ago