Hi all... I got my initial non O 3 month visa for retirement with little hassle. Is it harder to get the 12 month extension afterwards. I fufill the financial requirements but have read of people having complications such as home visits etc. I'm applying in Chiang Mai.in case it varies region to region. 🙏🏼

6 Month Extension Chiang Mai...

I'm on medical soft power route

Had an appointment and medical certificate from the hospital where i am getting treaded

had proof of past care at the hospital over the last 6 months

had all the paperwork and bank statements etc. Same as when i applied

Immigration officer at Chiang Mai wanted a more thorough medical certificate, with a full break down of all my symptoms, and the diagnosis and the treatment etc.

And he also wanted a "bank certificate"

Said the statements weren't enough. A bank certificate is basically something from the bank that shows all the accounts you hold with them and when they were opened etc

My UK bank doesn't offer this

Decided it was easier just to do a border bounce instead

Things worth noting:

* some of the proof of funds i was showing was in a fixed term savings account (not an ISA), and he didn't seem to have any problem with that. Just wanted the bank certificate, not the statement

* i do think i could probably have shown him the email from my bank saying they don't do bank certificates any more or something. maybe he would have accepted it

* and i don't think he was actually being unreasonable about the medical stuff, either. For the last 3 months, I've just been taking medication and gradually getting better. And now the doctor just said come back in 3 months and see where things are. I was already planning on getting some second opinions etc and more treatment from other places. But from his point of view, i can understand why it might seem like I am trying to game the system or something

## Rejected: DTV Extension at Chiang Mai Immigration

Last week, I attempted to extend my DTV visa for another 180 days at Chiang Mai Immigration but was unsuccessful. I hold a DTV under the Workcation category.

## Documents Prepared:

* Work verification letter (updated with a recent date)

* House rental contract

* Bank certificate showing a balance of over 500K THB

* Bank statements for the last six months

* 90-day report receipt copy

* TM30

* TM7 visa extension request form

The immigration officer confirmed that the documents provided were sufficient for consideration. However, my extension request was denied due to an issue with my bank statements.

## Reason for Rejection:

The officer pointed out that I had deposited 100K THB into my account just two days before applying for the extension. According to their policy, the required 500K THB balance must be maintained in the same account for at least 30 days before the extension request.

I explained that I have two bank accounts—one for savings and another for daily use. My savings account had maintained over 400K THB for the past six months, and I had transferred 100K THB from my daily-use account to meet the 500K requirement. I even showed my mobile banking app to prove that the transfer came from my own account.

However, they insisted that the last 30 days' balance must show 500K THB in the same account, and my transfer just two days before didn’t meet their guideline. Since I couldn't argue further, I had no choice but to accept the decision. While I find this rule frustrating, I don't want to blame them. I just wish their guidelines were publicly available.

## What I Learned:

If you’re applying for a DTV extension, make sure that the 500K THB balance is in the same account for at least 30 days before your extension request.

Since my extension was denied, I had to do a border bounce and am now back in Thailand. Lesson learned!

In Chiang Mai, is the 90 day report for the DTV done at The main airport Immigration or at the Central Festival office? Thanks!

Has anyone extended dtv visa in Chiang Mai. Just wondering if it's simple or easier to just do border run

Hi,

I'm currently on my last extension of my Non-ED visa and planning to switch to a 1 year extension based on marriage. I'm wondering if I can apply for that in Chiang mai at the same time I cancel my current visa? Or will I be required to cancel, leave the country and re-enter to apply?

Wednesday, February 12 is Buddhist holiday. Where can I find if this will result in closing of Chiang Mai immigration office?

Question if anyone has experience about applying for a DTV using an agent through the soft power option. As some reports coming back for people extending DTV at immigration in Thailand are being asked to provide documents proving original application. Does anyone have information specific to Chiang Mai immigration or do you think soft power via agent will mean leaving Thailand every 6 months. Thanks

Hi, hope you’re all well 🤍 I’m Australian and currently in Chiang Mai on the Tourist Visa (60 days). I would like to apply for a 30 day extension. I was hoping someone could assist me please 🙏

Is it possible to do this all online or do I need to visit an Immigration Office? If I need to do in person:

- which Immigration Office would you recommend?

- can I apply 2 weeks in advance?

- can I make photocopies of passport and take passport photos at the Inmigration Offices?

Thank you so much!

Hi, hope you’re all well 🤍 I’m Australian and currently in Chiang Mai on the 60 days Visa Exemption and would like to apply for a 30 day extension. I was hoping someone could assist me please 🙏

Is it possible to do this all online or do I need to visit an Immigration Office? If I need to do in person:

- which Immigration Office would you recommend?

- can I apply 2 weeks in advance?

- can I make photocopies of passport and take passport photos at the Inmigration Offices?

Thank you so much!