Successful DTV extension at Bangkok, Chaengwattana - Teleworker (Digital Nomad)

Booked an appointment online under TR visa option as it's the same desk. Took about 3 hours in total to review the application, as well as giving me feedback and for me to gather the extra documents they requested. They gave me an "under consideration stamp" and asked me to come back 10 working days later. The second day I came back with the blue receipt, waited an hour and received the extension stamp for another 6 months stay in Thailand.

Documents submitted:

1. Cover letter

2. Application form TM7 + photo

3. Thai e-Visa print out of the DTV

4. Copy of passport data page and last arrival stamp

5. Proof of finances for 500,000 baht

- My finances are in an NZ bank account. They did not ask me to show proof of the funds in a Thai bank account.

- My bank statement did not have that day's date and final amount on the same line, so I had to transfer another dollar over so the date and amount were showing side by side.

- Last year when I tried to get an extension, I was denied because the NZD amount I had one month prior to requesting an extension was below the 500k amount. Fx had continually dropped, and although I had topped up the NZD amount accordingly, they had calculated the NZD amount one month prior using the fx of the day I went in for the extension. So now I keep more than 500k baht equivalent in my NZD bank to account for the fx fluctuations.

6. Current contract with clients

- Last year when I tried to get an extension, they requested that the letter was dated not more than one month ago. This time the letter was dated just over a month, but the officer didn't comment on this.

7. Proof of work

- Business registration documents, my CV, a few screenshots of my day-to-day (blurred sensitive info)

8. Copy of lease contract

9. Copy of title deed of condo owner

- If the person who signed the lease contract with you is not the owner (the title deed of the condo I'm renting had a company name) you will need another signed document that shows how the company, owner and signee are connected. I just asked the property agent for this and they were easily able to provide it.

10. Copy of previous 90 day stay notification 11. Current TM30

Some other notes:

- I took my laptop with me in case they ask for additional documents, so I was able to gather the additional document requests easily.

- The officer who checked my appointment on the first day told me I didn't need a queue ticket for the second day, but when I showed them my blue receipt and "under consideration" stamp, they asked me to still get a queue ticket.

My DTV has been approved in Hanoi. UK citizen applying for a work cation as got a remote job.

Applied really early Thursday morning as didn’t get into Hanoi until 7pm so got all my docs together and applied at 1:30am.

Went into waiting approval Friday and got accepted today at 5pm.

I got all my information from this page

I fly to Thailand tomorrow

Thanks so much everyone

Non-O Retirement Visa & 1-Year Extension – Experience from Krabi Immigration (Thailand)

I would like to share my experience with the Non-O Retirement Visa and the 1-year extension at Krabi Immigration completed yesterday, as reading similar reports helped me a lot during my own process.

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Background / Timeline

• In Thailand since 1 June 2025

• Initially entered on a Tourist Visa

• Long-term goal: Non-O Retirement Visa + 1-year Extension

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Important Lesson Learned (Malaysia)

My first attempt via Malaysia (Penang) was cancelled.

This was not due to missing funds or incomplete documents, but because of a formal rule:

The Non-O visa application must be submitted entirely outside Thailand.

Submitting the application while still in Thailand and leaving afterwards does not comply with the regulations and may result in cancellation.

Very frustrating at the time, but an important lesson.

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Second Attempt – Vietnam

• Applied in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

• Successfully received the Non-O Retirement Visa (90 days)

• Re-entered Thailand

• Applied for the 1-year retirement extension at Krabi Immigration

👉 Extension approved. Process completed successfully.

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✅ KRABI IMMIGRATION – PRACTICAL CHECKLIST

(Non-O Retirement Extension, 1 Year – based on my personal experience)

1. Application Forms

• TM7 (completed and signed)

• Photo attached to TM7 (as required by Immigration)

• STM.2 (Acknowledgement of conditions)

• STM.9 (Overstay penalties acknowledgement)

• STM.11 (Consent for fact-checking)

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2. Passport

• Passport (original)

• Copies of relevant pages:

• Bio page

• Current Non-O visa

• Entry stamp

• TM6: NONE (accepted)

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3. Financial Requirement (800,000 THB method – as required in my case)

For my application at Krabi Immigration, copies of the bank book alone were NOT sufficient.

The following documents were required:

• Official Bank Letter

• Issued on the same day or the previous day

• Confirming name, account number and balance

• Official Bank Statement

• Issued by the bank

• Showing account history, as requested by Immigration

• Bank Book (original)

• Copies of the Bank Book

• Title page

• Latest updated page

👉 Important:

In my case, an official bank statement was mandatory.

Bank book copies alone were not accepted.

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4. Address / Residence (Krabi-specific practice)

• TM30 confirmed

• Residence photos (color):

• Outside of the building

• House / unit number

• Living room

• Kitchen

• Photos submitted on A4 pages and signed

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5. Hand-Drawn Map

• A4, hand-drawn

• Showing:

• Main road

• 2–3 well-known landmarks

• Condo / residence name

• House number

• General direction

• Name, address and signature at the bottom

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6. 90-Day Report

• Not required if 90 days have not yet been reached

(checked internally by Immigration)

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7. Fee

• 1,900 THB (cash)

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8. Practical Notes (Krabi Experience)

• Photos and a hand-drawn map are commonly requested, especially for a first retirement extension

• The source of funds was not discussed

• Taxes, foreign income or crypto were not part of the process

• Short, clear answers worked best

Additional important note (Thai culture):

Always remain calm, friendly and respectful.

Do not lose your temper — and also do not lose face yourself.

Accept Thai culture as it is, stay polite and cooperative at all times.

This applies not only at Immigration, but also when opening a bank account or dealing with any Thai authority.

For me, dressing respectfully (long trousers and a shirt) was part of that mindset.

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Conclusion

The process is manageable, but procedural accuracy matters.

A rejection is not necessarily the end — sometimes it is simply a detour.

You can prepare all documents in advance, but the Non-O visa application must be submitted while you are physically outside Thailand.

In my case, the Non-O visa application itself was handled completely online, but it was submitted while I was staying outside Thailand.

The 1-year retirement extension, however, required physical presence at Immigration.

For the extension, one complete set of documents was submitted in person at Krabi Immigration.

In my case, both the bank letter and the bank statement had to be provided as originals, and no additional document copies were required.

I hope this summary helps others preparing for a Non-O Retirement Extension in Krabi.

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Hi everyone 👋

I recently moved to Bangkok last month on a DTV and I’m looking for guidance on how to apply for a Thai driver’s license (both motorcycle & car).

I already have:

• TM30

• Residence Certificate for Motorcycle & Car issued by the Immigration Bureau

• Valid driver’s license from my home country + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Could someone please share the latest process, required documents, and whether an appointment is needed at DLT? Also, any tips or recent experiences would be really appreciated.

Thank you in advance 🙏😊

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