Extending Your DTV Stay for 180 Days at Thai Immigration: Fees & Protocol

Holders of the Destination Thailand Visa who arrive in Thailand receive an initial entry stamp valid for 180 days. Under Thai Immigration regulations, this period can be legally extended once per entry for an additional 180 days at any local Immigration Bureau office inside the Kingdom.

This mechanism enables a continuous legal stay of up to 360 days without needing an international border departure.

The Extension Procedure:

• When to Apply: Submit your application within the final 30 days before your initial 180-day entry stamp expires.
• Official Location: The provincial Immigration Office holding jurisdiction over your registered residential address (e.g., Chaengwattana or IT Square Laksi in Bangkok, Promenada in Chiang Mai, or Phuket Immigration).
• Official Fee: The standard statutory fee is 1,900 THB payable in cash.

Required In-Country Extension Dossier:

• Completed Form TM.7 (Application for Extension of Temporary Stay).
• Original passport with valid DTV visa entry stamp and TM6 departure card (if applicable).
• Verified TM.30 Residence Notification receipt provided by your landlord or hotel management.
• Updated bank balance proof and proof of ongoing remote activity or soft power enrollment.

For full strategic planning on border resets versus in-country extensions, check our DTV Visa Guide or explore our Tourist Visa Options for shorter stays.