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What documents are needed to extend a soft-power DTV in Thailand after 6 months?

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Jan 24, 2025

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Has anyone extended their soft-power DTV yet after 6 months? What documents were you asked?

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The discussion revolves around extending the soft-power DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Thailand after its initial 6-month period. It highlights that all originally submitted documents must be updated, including proof of a Thai bank account showing a minimum balance of 500,000 THB for the last 6 months, as well as proof of residence. Some users suggest considering a visa run to another country rather than extending the visa within Thailand.

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Wannikea *********

5 months in the group, surely you can use the search tool or have seen posts on this widely discussed topic

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Wannikea *********

What office are you using?

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Barry ******

From previous threads, save yourself the trouble and spend time in another country and reenter and get 180 days

Its pm2.5 season in Thailand all over so your lungs will thank you. Even Samui I saw from webcams looked hazy.

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Greg ********

Best advice. Take a short holiday and wait to see how it pans out over next few months.

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Will ************

Reports on here say ALL documents originally submitted updated , money MUST be shown in Thai bank account for 6 months, cannot drop under 500k. Proof of residence etc

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Jeremy *****

@Will ***********

no thai bank wtf are you taking about 😂

Seeing how the dtv doant qualify you to get one and need an agent to get a bank account.

It's any bank with it in it

Stop giving bad info 🙄

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Mason *******

Depends on the immigration office. Chonburi require it to be in a Thai bank.

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Jeremy *****

not to mention my friend did their extention in Chonburi and didn't need a thai account showed U.S. account no issue 🤷‍♂️

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Mason *******

Soft power or work? How long did the money have to be in the bank?

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Andi ***********

@Will ***********

A recent extension via Krabi required the 500K to be banked for a minimum of 30 days. Does not have to be a Thai bank account.

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Ray *****

@Will ***********

doesn't have to be in a Thai bank account. But have to show balance on account used

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Shuval *******

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@Will ***********

but the course must continue? Who will study the same thing 5 years?

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Greg ********

If you are not going to study or participate in the soft power activities then why do you need the visa? That is the point of the soft power category.

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Anonymous ******************

That's the purpose of your visa right... So yes, if you wish to extend you'll need to continue your course.

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Will ************

if you want to extend another 180 days those are the rules. You can only extend ONCE on each entry. Easier to leave for a few days/weeks and re enter , no questions asked

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