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What should I know about the DTV visa's 180-day rule, extensions, and 90-day reports in Thailand?

DTV Visa Visa Duration Visa Extension 90-Day Reporting Thai Immigration Tax Regulations

Jun 18, 2025

a month ago

Sol **********

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hi guys! we're preparing to apply for our dtv visa. thanks for all the help 🫶🏼

here i share just a few more questions that i haven't found very clear info at the moment:

1. i understand you can stay up to 180 days per fiscal year. but what happens or what options do we have if we'd want to stay longer? and is this condition related to taxes?

for example: we'd like to leave thailand before our 180 days run out, but then re-enter the country the same year (like a visa run) so we don't lose our apartment contract. we'd also have our pets home to quickly get back to. 

2. how does the 180 extension works then? you pay and you can stay the whole year?

3. you also have to make 90-days report. what's the name of this document or form to fill?

thank you 🙏🏻

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TLDR : Answer Summary

This post discusses the DTV visa application process and seeks clarification on several aspects, including the 180-day stay limit, options for extending this duration, the procedure for the 90-day reporting requirement, and tax implications for longer stays. Community responses clarify that it's possible to re-enter Thailand for another 180-day stay, and applying for an extension at an immigration office is less recommended compared to border runs. For the 90-day report, the TM47 form needs to be filled out.

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Henrik *****

Just either cross a border or do an extension, then you can stay all year round.

a month ago

Arun ***************

Here’s some clarification based on our experience assisting other DTV applicants:

180-day rule: Yes, with the DTV visa, you can stay up to 180 days in a calendar year. If you’d like to stay longer, the recommended approach is to exit and re-enter Thailand — even a short trip (e.g., 1 day) is usually fine. This allows you to get a new entry stamp for the following calendar year.

Visa extension: While it’s technically possible to apply for an extension at a Thai immigration office, we don’t recommend this. Your entire case will be reviewed again and often under greater scrutiny, which increases the risk of delays or rejection. A border run is much simpler and more predictable.

90-day report: Yes, if you stay in Thailand for 90 consecutive days, you’ll need to submit a TM47 form. This needs to be done in person each time you re-enter Thailand, there are several agencies that assist to do this reporting for you so you don't have to spend half a day waiting there.

Tax clarification: You are only taxed on foreign income remitted into Thailand. If you don't transfer money into Thai banks or use it in-country, it may not be taxed — but always best to seek advice depending on your setup.

Happy to share that we’ve assisted over 100+ DTV applicants so are quite familiar with the process. Feel free to ask anymore questions you have.

a month ago

Sol **********

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@Arun **************

Hi there! Thank you

I was worried about what happens if I use those 180 days (e.g., from March to September) and then do a short border run, like a 1-day trip to a neighboring country: Can I re-enter and stay more time within the same year, or could I be denied entry at the border until next year?

I’ll be moving with my two cats and plan to rent a long-term place, so ideally I’d like to avoid long exits from the country if possible.

a month ago

John **********

@Sol *********

you can always be denied at the border but if you have an appropriate visa it's highly unlikely

a month ago

Sol **********

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@John *********

I get that John. Thanks.

But then, do you suggest I should prepare for a 180-day extension in this case?

Or do you know if I can actually re-enter and stay longer within the same calendar year (e.g., March to September) after doing a short border run (like a 1-day trip), and get stamped for another 180 days?

Just trying to figure out what’s actually being allowed in practice for DTV holders who've already used their 180 days.

a month ago

John **********

@Sol *********

getting the extension is a pain, you need to update all your documents and show you have 500k in the bank for at least the last 30 days. Most people have no issues at all doing a border bounce for a new 180 days

a month ago

Sol **********

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@John *********

Great to know! Thank you so much

a month ago

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Sol **********

Andi ***********

If you extend at an immigration office, you can stay the year without leaving but many find it easier to just do a border run and get a fresh 180-day stamp on arrival. The payment of tax depends on foreign income remitted into Thailand and you would need to seek advice if you would be liable to pay tax in Thailand. TM47 needs to be completed for the 90 day report.

a month ago

John **********

Each entry on a DTV gets you stamped in for 180 days, each entry can be extended ONE time at immigration but to be honest your better just doing a border bounce to get another 180 days. If you spend 180 days or more inside Thailand in a calendar year then you are automatically a tax resident for that year and if you bring income into Thailand you need to complete a tax return. TM47 is the 90 day report form

a month ago

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John **********

How do I extend my DTV visa in Thailand, and what is the process for obtaining a 180-day stamp?

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2 months ago

How does the DTV visa extension process work in Thailand?

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3 months ago

What are the key steps and requirements for my 180-day stay in Thailand with a DTV visa?

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3 months ago