Answered5 months ago
What should I know about extending my DTV visa and dealing with Bangkok Immigration?
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.
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 author shares their recent experience at Bangkok Immigration regarding the transfer of their DTV stamp to a new passport and the challenges faced while attempting to extend their DTV visa. They highlight the lengthy process and the requirement of providing extensive documentation for the extension, including proof of business activity and bank statements. Additionally, they mention that officers suggested re-entering Thailand as an alternative to applying for an extension. The author also emphasizes the importance of dressing appropriately when visiting immigration offices, recounting their own experience of being reprimanded for wearing shorts.
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Gabriel ***************
I got refused exiting by land because i did not cancel my Non O visa first. If you are on a tourist visa you dont have any troubles.
Phil ******
@Nandano *******
you won't be stopped from exiting Thailand but you maybe denied entry. Airports are the same as land borders and you run the risk of being denied entry and arrested. They will put you in detention and fly you back to your home country at your expense. Here's just on example. There's a part 2 as well.************************************************
Good luck
Carey *********
Yes border run days are over ,get the correct visa or go home
Dan **********
If you have overstayed you can be held until the fine is paid. If you refuse to pay the fine then you won’t be going anywhere.
But the check for issues possibly arising from multiple entries only happens when entering.
But the check for issues possibly arising from multiple entries only happens when entering.
Kevin ************
same thing happened to me at a land border, basically if i exit thailand I will not get stamp back into thailand and as the imo info me to go airport to airport run, so I went to phnom penh for 1 overnight trip and got stamp in the next day for a further 60 days
David *****
Hopefully they'll let you out... Just not back in
Tom ******
Unsure why you would even ask the question?
Why would they make it difficult to leave the country . If you've had to many visa runs they'll be happy to get rid of you and won't let you back.
Why would they make it difficult to leave the country . If you've had to many visa runs they'll be happy to get rid of you and won't let you back.
Tanisha *******
No prob in the North
We also can check with immigration if they allow or not
We also can check with immigration if they allow or not
Nick *******
Are you Russian? Have you got a work permit doing that Yoga or whatever work you advertise on here?
Gary *******
They will be happy you are not doing visa runs anymore and let you go 👍
Collywobble **********
I was delayed on exit and told to return by air...stress full so best to avoid this border???
Daryl ******
Maybe OP is talking about denied entry into Laos thru that border
ConfidentR***********
This land borders are the worst, but you can't be refused existing, just re-entry
Marshal *******
If you can afford it , fly out . That’s less headache, saving yourself a lot of stress .
Frank **********
You been here too long. They want you to go home and stay there for some time.
Jeremy ********
Make sure to get a running start…
MagentaZ********
No country will refuse your exit unless you have a warrant. Mater of fact if you have too many board runs they want you to leave!!! Use your critical thinking!
Luit *****************
MagentaZebra5680 They only forbid you to leave at that exit, you can leave the country through other exits.
Petro ************
MagentaZebra5680 sometimes critical thinking does not work in Thailand
Kevin **********
Let me practice: "Honey, I would like to come home but they won't let me leave"
Bagsida *********
Keep 20K cash in your pocket important advise !
ConfidentR***********
Bagsida Bagsida in 100b notes to let them count 😂
Richard ***********
Bad time to do it
Summer ******
They do deny land exit as well… I’ve seen it. I’m not sure why the couple was denied but going into Laos from Nong Khai I have witnessed them denying exit. I agree with John’s comment if you can show why you are leaving and tell them you’re not returning they’ll likely let you leave. Also you never know they might not even give you any issues at all, however it does happen.
Martyn *********
If refused land border exit witch can happen but very unlikely you will need to depart by air thru higher immigration officers
Dca *****
Even if your Passport has free Visa Exemption Entry into Laos (Belarus, Luxembourg, Russia, Switzerland, Korea, Mongolia, Japan, ASEAN countries), or perhaps already have a Lao eVisa Approval Letter PDF File, or, even intending to get a Lao Visa on Arrival (Lao VoA), probably best to get an actual Lao Visa full page sticker from the Lao Consulate in Khon Kaen or Lao Embassy in WangThongLang วังทองหลาง (Bangkok) beforehand to help assuage Nong Khai Thai Immigration Officers (or any Land Border with Laos) to let you Exit Thailand
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