I currently hold a DTV visa, and my stamp is valid until the 19th of January. I’ve already been in Thailand for almost six months.

A couple of days ago, I visited Immigration Division 1. I had received an email from them with a list of documents I needed to submit, and I ensured I had everything prepared. However, upon speaking with them, it turned out that my paperwork wasn’t sufficient. I had submitted proof of 500,000 baht across various bank accounts, but the superintendent also required a screenshot of... producing the statement. Additionally, they asked for a letter explaining my work and income since my arrival, as well as my future plans.

As they explained, I was the first person with a DTV visa to request an extension, and it seemed they were still trying to figure out the process themselves.

Today, I returned with the additional documents they requested, but it still wasn’t enough. Now, they are asking for bank statements for each account covering the last 30 days, and they plan to use the lowest balance in each statement to calculate the total sum of 500,000 baht.

On top of that, I was informed that I should have reported to “Counter A” after staying in Thailand for 90 days. And Because I didn’t, there’s now a fine of 2,000 baht. Stupid of me, but I didn’t happen to hear about this requirement.

The staff mentioned they are waiting for further instructions by Friday and I would need to check back with them by that day.

However, I’m starting to feel concerned. What if I submit everything again and it still isn’t enough? So now, I’m considering doing a border run, possibly tomorrow. From what I’ve been told, re-entering the country would automatically grant me another 180 days, avoiding all the complications with the extension process.

The officer I dealt with was polite and genuinely seemed to want to help, but it was clear they were uncertain about the requirements themselves and therefore they were being cautious and kind of… creative.

I thought I’d share my experience here, as it might be helpful to others in a similar situation.

If anyone has advice about the border run, I’d appreciate it. I’m about to look now into the cheapest destinations for a quick trip. I’m thinking of even staying for two nights wherever I go and maybe make something nice out of this experience.

Any recommendations or insights would be greatly appreciated!

Is there any information if TINs or tax clearance receipts are now required to renew Non O visas for retired expats ?

Embassies have started to call people in for an interview in person. Recently happened with friends that applied for the DTV in Frankfurt, Germany. After 3-4 weeks in the process. No further documents asked in the eVisa portal. So be careful when you apply from abroad. 😉

General down the line question:

What about re-submitting/recertification of the documents you originally applied with? Circumstances may change over the 5 years. Is there a requirement or timeline to resubmit/show them ?

When providing bank statements for visa extension (e.g. annual extension based on Thai wife):

-if using the monthly deposit method rather than seasoned ฿400,000 method, is the statement up to date of application still required, or earlier in current month ok, as long as it shows the deposit in current month?

-can a bank account without a passbook be used? I've moved bank accounts to SCB, and they've given me an 'e-passbook', essentially it's passbook cover page with account number, but no pages for showing transactions /balance, but can generate statement to pdf. So if I used that account for immigration, I can't provide the updated passbook, as the account doesn't have one.

Hi, I'm from the UK

I entered Thailand on visa exemption in June, stayed 30 days and then flew to Cambodia.

I flew back after 5 days on visa exemption it had changed to 60 days so I stayed and then flew to the Philippines.

After 5 days I flew back to Thailand and stayed 60 and the extended 30.

I flew out before Christmas to korea and will return on the 2nd of January.

Do you think I will have issues entering next week?

I purchased a condo and am doing my own tm30 reporting. I now need to have proof of tm30 from the website but I don't see anything to print. Actually it states within the last 7 days is the only time you

Can see if you submitted the information. Do I now need to go to immigration to get the paper slip for

My documents ?

I want to do 30 day extension of 60 day visa exempt

I did not get a tm6 when I arrived

Do I need it

does anyone know if sydney embassy is asking for just a closing balance ( proof of funds) or if i require months of statements? ( sydney please not canberra as i live in nsw)

Went into Roi Et Immigration yesterday for my first 1year extension on O visa based on marriage. Was thinking it might a bit difficult reading some reports but very very easy and fast about 1hr.45 . My passport with photocopies of all pages with stamps in and front page 2 passport size photos of me wife's ID and house book photos off us outside and 2 inside house and map from immigration to home from goggle TM7 that i printed at home and filled out I have a photocopier did it all at home .Then up datetd marriage certificate in and out 8mins then3 months bank statements and letter update bank book 20mins then to immigration got under consideration stamp go back 28 January but not difficult at all and very helpful.