Does the start of DTV visa have to start from the date of training or it can start from whenever I include on the application? For example, there is a program I am interested in starting in October but I want to be in Thailand from June. How would that work?

These are brandnew rules for non o married and retirement

Thai Education Visa

Who here is well versed in education visas and accompanying dependents? I have some questions regarding dependents and their stay. Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone. I just opened bankaccount. In the bank nobody asked me about the deposit of 800k or the monthly deposit of 65.000. So can I go for the yearly extension? Thanks for your advice.

Question for early DTV holders who have spent most of their time in Thailand:

Have any of you had a negative experience with an immigration officer upon arrival because of having many entry stamps on your passport?

I had an unusual experience today at Suvarnabhumi Airport, and it’s the first time this has happened to me. Until now, I’ve always said how smoothly things have gone since getting my DTV.

Today at the counter, the officer asked where my visa was and she (the IO), said I didn’t have one — I had to point it out in my passport. After that, she avoided eye contact and seemed visibly annoyed, speaking quietly in Thai in a complaining tone. When I said “sorry?” she ignored me.

She also hesitated for quite a while before stamping my passport, though she eventually did. My impression was that she might have been unhappy about the number of stamps I have with the DTV.

For context:

I spent most of 2025 in Thailand, but I left the country several times (from one week to one month each time). I have 4 entry stamps from 2025, and I also went to Immigration once to report my stay.

I’m sharing this because I’m not sure where this reaction came from. My understanding was that with the DTV you can stay most of the year, as long as you exit the country or report your stay as required.

So I’m wondering:

Has anyone else experienced something similar?

Or was this simply bad luck with an unhappy officer?

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Just wanted to give some relieving news - I had overstayed my DTV by about 3+ days. Paid the fine, no problem @ BKK airport. Had a few laughs and then asked the agent about potential revocation. No revocation until after 90+ days of overstay.

I read in previous comments that you'd be banned, kicked out, revoked, etc. That is, for me and those at BKK airport immigration, not true.

Keep the overstay minimal, and you shouldn't have a problem!

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): Application vs Entry vs Extension vs Ongoing Conditions

There’s been a lot of confusion about what the DTV actually requires and *when* those requirements apply, so this post lays it out clearly based on official wording and standard visa structure.

The information below is current as of 10 January 2026. As with any visa, rules can change, and if they do, Thai Immigration will formally publish updated guidance.

To be clear, this post is based on official sources, not second-hand stories, assumptions, or “someone heard from someone else” accounts. Personal anecdotes and rumors are not policy.

In my own experience, Thai Immigration officers whether at entry or during reporting have been consistently professional, knowledgeable, and reasonable. I’ve also seen no verified evidence of DTV holders being “hassled” at airports due to the visa itself. When issues occur, they are almost always unrelated to the DTV conditions.

I will post the links to the official sources I have used in the comments.

APPLICATION CONDITIONS (One-time assessment)

These are checked only when you apply for the visa:

• Proof of ฿500,000 THB (or equivalent) in savings

• Proof of eligible activity, e.g.

– Remote work / digital nomad evidence OR

– “Soft power” activity (Muay Thai, cooking course, medical treatment, etc.)

• Passport, photos, location outside Thailand, etc.

Important:

The financial requirement and activity proof are application criteria, not stated as ongoing conditions.

There is no official wording that says the ฿500,000 must be maintained after approval.

ENTRY CONDITIONS (Each time you enter Thailand)

When you enter Thailand on a valid DTV:

• You are granted up to 180 days per entry

• Immigration may (at discretion) ask basic questions about your stay

• There is no published requirement to re-prove:

– ฿500,000 in savings

– Active participation in your original activity

Entry is based on holding a valid visa, not re-qualifying for it. Technically, DTV holders must still comply with standard entry requirements applicable to all travellers; however, in practice it is uncommon for Immigration officers to request additional proof from DTV holders at entry.

EXTENSION CONDITIONS (Inside Thailand)

If you apply for the 180-day extension at Immigration:

• Extension is tied to your current lawful stay, not re-adjudicating the visa

· Extensions are an immigration process, not a visa re-application.

As of 1 Jan 2026, Immigration policy is that if you want to apply for the extension one must have funds in a Thai bank account, however currently DTV holders are not able to open Thai bank accounts.

Save yourself the headache and go for a nice long weekend out of country. There are plenty of cheap flights around SE Asia and some really beautiful places to see.

ONGOING REQUIREMENTS (What you must continue to do)

These *are* real, ongoing obligations:

- Respect stay limits (180 days per entry + optional extension)

- Complete 90-day reporting as required (in person or online, depending on eligibility and current immigration policy)

- Exit Thailand when required

- Do not work for Thai companies or earn Thai-source income without a work permit

- Comply with Thai law and immigration rules

- Be aware of tax residency rules if staying long periods

What is NOT officially stated anywhere:

- No rule requiring you to keep ฿500,000 untouched for 5 years

- No rule requiring continuous soft-power activity beyond the application period

- No requirement to submit ongoing proof of activity after approval

Key takeaway

The DTV works like most long-stay visas worldwide:

You qualify once → the visa is issued → entry and extensions follow visa rules, not application rules.

If Thailand wanted ongoing balance or activity requirements, they would be explicitly written, as they are for other visa types (retirement, student, etc.). They are not.

If anyone has official Thai government wording or document(s) that states otherwise (not agent opinions or assumptions), feel free to share it ill be happy to read it.

Hi everyone,

I’d like to get some feedback regarding visa-exempt entry to Thailand, as I know immigration has become stricter recently and decisions can be at the discretion of the officer.

I’m planning to enter Thailand on January 14, 2026, by air, coming directly from my home country.

Here is my previous entry history (all by air):

- Nov 15, 2024 → Jan 13, 2025 (visa exempt)

- Apr 29, 2025 → Jun 27, 2025 (visa exempt)

- Sep 24, 2025 → Dec 22, 2025 (visa exempt + 30-day extension)

Additional info:

- I have never overstayed

- I have never done any border runs

- I always enter Thailand by air, not by land

Given this history, do you think entering again on a visa-exempt in January 2026 should be okay, or could this raise concerns with immigration?

Thanks a lot for your insights 🙏

Happy New year 2026

I'm from UK

Got 60 days on arrival if I go out of the country has I want to visit Vietnam and Cambodia around 10 days. then go to Chang mi do I have to get a 30 day extension still.

Thanks in advance

Hello,

I have a question regarding entering Thailand with a 90-day Non-O visa.

1. When entering Thailand, does immigration stamp 90 days from the date of entry, or is the stay granted only until the visa validity date?

2. When completing the TDAC (arrival card), is it mandatory to provide a departure date if I hold a 90-day visa and do not yet have a confirmed return ticket?

Thank you in advance for your help.