DTV visa extension

[JoseThailand]

I went to immigration in Jomtien to ask about a DTV visa extension. From what I can tell, they were not super happy about it. One nasty lady at the information desk outright lied to me that they don't do DTV extensions and I need to exit and reenter. Of course, I didn't buy this BS and went to ask the information desk "boss" (the older lady sitting on the left). After a few shouts between them she told me that I can extend it but need to come within the last month of the current 6 month stamp.

[DrJack54]

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[JoseThailand]

3 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

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Just sharing my experience so far and will be happy to learn about others' experiences

[Briggsy]

I have a DTV and I understand that a 180-day extension is feasible and allowable. However, I have no plan to do this as experience tells me that it will be a much harder experience than a border run.

 

I understand there are locations in Thailand that are inconvenient for border runs, Koh Phangan, perhaps, or rural Western Thailand. Also, some foreigners may have mobility issues that make long journeys difficult. So, for them, it is an attractive option.

 

Just because you have a stick and there is a bear, there is no need to poke it.

[Phillip9]

On 12/13/2024 at 5:57 PM, Briggsy said:

I have a DTV and I understand that a 180-day extension is feasible and allowable. However, I have no plan to do this

 

Me too.  For me the best part of the DTV is that you never have to visit immigration and deal with any of their nastyness if you simply leave the country twice per year.

[DrJack54]

Interested to see how the passport renewal is done regarding transfer of stamps and visa information.