I need advise! so I’m on a Non b visa extension and about to change my school, it expires on 30 April but I’ve resigned a month earlier so my current school will be cancelling my WP on 1 April, they said I have to wait 4-7 days but the problem is I’ll have to leave the country the same day I cancel my visa . I’ll have to book my tickets in advance because it gets really expensive if I do last minute.

Is there a chance that we can cancel the visa after a few days of getting the WP cancelled without breaking any rules or regulations? Or any complications on re entry ?

I have DTV visa , i entered at bangkok 2 months ago. Got a immigration seal of 6 months staying validity.

I want to know when i have to report at immigration office?

how much it will be cost?

what would be the process ?

Looking for Advice

Thanks in advance

Hey. Just wondering if you need the 500k thb equivalent in your account for 3 months? I've seen tons of contradicting info on this and looking for some clarity if possible. I'll be applying from Hanoi, vietnam. Thanks

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.

What a nightmare...

Probably most my fault.

Got my Non immigrant 0 e visa the other day with digital print out of which i print out in colour.

With done i took print out and I my ID I needed to kasikorn bank.

Was refused bank account

Lady quite polite..

She says i need passport stamped and then get retirement visa from immigrant. Completely opposite to what government says...

I heading to Khon Kaen

immigration tomorrow to

See where I go from here.

Is Kasikorn a difficult bank

Or which is best

All new to me....

Cheers

if i cant open a bank account to deposit the 800k for the retirement visa, how can i get it please??

I have a question about the extension of my DTV visa.

In my passport I have my visa stamped until April 1, the 90 days report says it expires on March 26 and I am moving on March 21 into my new apartment that I have rented.

I have asked the landlord about the TM30 and it may take 1 week after I signed the contract on March 20.

So I will most likely have it before the 26th. I also know that I have up to 7 days from the 26th for the 90 day report.

My questions are:

1. Should I wait until I have all the paperwork (contract and tm30 of the apartment) and do the DTV extension before April 1?

2. Or do I report the 90 days previously with the current hotel tm30 and then do the extension? (I asked this because I know I can do it 15 days prior).

3. And if I just do the extension, the 90 days report would not be necessary, right?

Thanks for any advice what best to do 😊

Hello everyone. I’m a DTV holder and about to make 90 days report. Some agents asked for the TM 7 form which I’d never seen before. I’d also visited Vietnam after I got in with DTV. And no one gave me such document at the airport😅. The last time I got into Thailand with DTV was in November.

May I know is that possible to make 90 days report without TM 7 form?

What are the fines for overstaying your visa by one or two days.?

Hello, i made an appointment to get a thai motorbike license, on my appointment it says "Training 5 hours in office", is this part of the test? I been there 2 times already, the staff doesn't speak english and i'm afraid we misunderstood each other...

Thank you in advance.