DTV visa extension in Phuket: 180 days, fee and steps

A DTV holder can apply for one extension per entry, inside Thailand. Guides commonly put the extension at up to 180 days for a government fee of THB 1,900; treat both figures as parameters to confirm with the Phuket Immigration office before you apply, since this guide does not point to one published notice that states them for a Phuket extension. The extension adds time to your current stay. It does not change the five-year validity of the visa, and it caps one continuous stay at 360 days, after which you must leave the country. In Phuket, the details that trip people up are local: which office takes DTV extensions, how you book and which documents it wants. Confirm those specifics with Immigration before your permitted stay ends.

In brief

• Each entry on a DTV allows one extension of up to 180 days; confirm the figure with the Phuket Immigration office.
• The first stay and the extension together give a maximum of 360 continuous days. After that you must leave.
• The government fee is commonly quoted as THB 1,900; confirm the amount with Immigration before you pay. Legal help, if you want it, is a separate service.
• The TM30 accommodation notification and the TM.47 90-day report are not extensions and do not add any days.
• Before you go, confirm the receiving office, how to book, when it accepts applications and its document list.

Start by checking two things. Work out your current permitted-stay end date first: if you already used your extension on this entry, that approval moved the date, so the stamp from your original entry alone will not show it. Separately, check your DTV's own expiry date, since that tells you how long the visa itself remains valid. When clients ask us about an extension, these are the first two things our team checks, because they decide which route is open to you. If you are unsure which date applies to you, confirm it with Immigration, or ask us through our DTV support page.

How much does a DTV extension cost?

The government fee for the extension application is commonly quoted as THB 1,900; confirm the current amount with Immigration when you book, since it is the office that collects it. The fee pays for the office to review your application: if the extension is approved, it adds extra time to your current entry rather than buying a fresh five-year DTV, which is what people searching for the "cost to renew the DTV after 180 days" sometimes expect.

If you are budgeting in pounds or dollars, keep the fee in baht until you know how you will pay, because the exchange rate will move the figure. Ask which payment methods the office accepts. Budget separately for photos, copies, translations and travel to the office rather than assuming THB 1,900 covers everything.

Professional help is a separate cost. Checking an existing holder's next step is a different job from preparing a new visa application, so we agree the scope and the fee before we start. If you need a new visa, our DTV application support is [price].

How can I extend my DTV in Phuket after 180 days?

Start preparing well before your current permission ends. "After six months" describes where you are in your stay, not a moment to wait for. Work from the permitted-stay date stamped in your passport, not from six calendar months counted in your head.

1. Check your current entry. Note your arrival date, the permitted-stay end date and whether you have already used the extension on this entry. Check the DTV expiry date too, especially if it is close.
2. Confirm the receiving office and timing. Ask which Phuket office handles DTV extensions, how early it accepts applications and whether you need an appointment.
3. Get the current document list. Say clearly that you hold a DTV and want to extend your present stay. A list for a tourist extension or for a new DTV application answers a different question.
4. Check your address record. Ask your landlord or hotel whether they have filed TM30 for your current address. Ask Immigration what proof of address it wants you to bring.
5. Check the result. If the extension is approved, read the new permitted-stay date in your passport and check it for mistakes. Plan around that date, and note your next 90-day report date separately.

Which office and appointment route should I use?

Confirm which office will receive your application before you travel. A general Immigration booking service does not mean every counter handles every visa category, so ask about DTV extensions specifically. Ask too about the application window and whether you may need to come back for a second visit.

Confirm the current DTV extension checklist directly with the receiving Immigration office in Phuket. Treat the steps in this article as preparation, and get the office's current instructions before you go.

The Immigration Bureau runs online services, including e-Extension and online appointments. That alone does not mean you can complete a Phuket DTV extension online. Check that the service accepts your visa category and location before you rely on it.

Which documents should I confirm before visiting?

These questions will help you get a checklist you can actually work from. They are questions for the office, not a list of items you must bring:

• Which application form should I use, and where do I get the current version?
• Which passport pages, visa records and entry records should I copy?
• Do I need a photo, and in what size and format?
• What proof of my Phuket address and TM30 notification should I bring?
• Do I need financial evidence, or updated evidence of my DTV activity?
• Which documents must be originals, signed, translated or copied more than once?

Ask for the answers in a form you can keep and compare against your papers. Be careful with requirements borrowed from new applications. The financial threshold for a new DTV application does not tell you what a local office wants for an extension, so confirm the current amount with the mission where you would apply, separate from what a Phuket office asks for a renewal. In the same way, the police certificate required for a new application does not automatically belong in an extension file. We advise getting a specific answer for your procedure before you order bank letters or certificates.

Does a 90-day report extend my DTV stay?

No. DTV holders must report their address every 90 days of continuous stay, using form TM.47. The report keeps your address record current, but it does not give you another 90 days. You can file it through the Immigration Bureau's TM.47 portal, which is separate from any extension application.

TM30 serves a different purpose. This duty is commonly described as falling on the house master, owner, possessor or hotel manager, who must notify Immigration within 24 hours of a foreign guest's arrival; confirm the current rule and the exact reference with Immigration for your case. As a guest, you ask the landlord or hotel whether they have filed it and check that it shows your current address. The duty to file stays with them.

Here is how the two deadlines can collide. A DTV holder near the end of the first 180 days may find a 90-day report falling due in the same fortnight as the extension deadline. Filing the report deals with the address only, and the extension still needs its own application. We suggest putting both dates in your calendar. For the reporting rules in detail, read TM30 and the 90-day report.

Should I extend, leave and re-enter, or apply for a new DTV?

The answer depends on three things: your current permitted-stay date, whether you have already used the extension on this entry, and whether the visa is still valid. Each route needs different preparation.

Your situation	Next step to consider	Limit to keep in mind
You are within the first 180 days and have not extended this entry.	Apply in Thailand for an extension of up to 180 days.	One extension per entry; apply before your permitted stay ends.
You have already used the extension on this entry.	Leave by the permitted-stay date, then consider a new entry on your still-valid DTV.	There is no second extension on the same entry, and admission on return is not guaranteed.
Your five-year DTV is about to expire.	Check whether a new DTV application suits your plans and where you can apply.	An extension does not renew the visa. A new DTV is commonly issued only outside Thailand; confirm the filing location and requirements with your chosen mission before you plan the trip.

An initial 180-day stay followed by an approved 180-day extension gives at most 360 continuous days. A five-year visa therefore does not mean five years in Thailand without leaving. Always plan around the dates actually stamped in your passport rather than this arithmetic.

Immigration Act section 39 sets out the re-entry permit requirement; current guidance describes holders of a valid multiple-entry DTV as exempt, but confirm with Immigration, against your own visa and permitted stay, whether you need a permit before you leave, rather than assuming none is required. You do need a new TDAC before each arrival, which you file on the official TDAC portal. Neither step guarantees admission, so check the visa's validity before you book flights. If the DTV no longer fits your plans, compare the other ways of staying in Thailand longer.

What changed for new applications on 31 August 2026?

From 31 August 2026, new DTV applications can be filed only where the applicant is a national or permanent resident, and every applicant must provide a police certificate. The Royal Thai Embassy London announcement sets out these changes for applications filed in London. It deals with application documents and is not a checklist for a Phuket extension.

The London announcement addresses new applications only. Holders of a DTV issued before the change are commonly described as keeping their visas, but confirm your own visa's validity with the mission that issued it rather than relying on this announcement for that point. If you will need a new visa, plan to apply in a country where you are a national or permanent resident. Check that embassy's own rules, because the proof of residence and other documents each mission asks for can differ. Before preparing that file, read our guide to DTV requirements for new applications, which also covers the police certificate.

For an example of how document problems arise, see our typical scenario of a DTV refused over a bank statement. It describes a new application, not the outcome of a Phuket extension.

Help with your next step

Before you contact us, write down your permitted-stay end date, your DTV expiry date, whether you have already extended this entry and how long you want to stay. With those details our team can tell you which route fits and which questions you still need to put to Immigration. We reply within 24 hours and agree the cost before any work begins.

Tell us whether you are asking about an extension or a new application, so the work we propose matches your situation. If you need a new visa, DTV application support is [price]. The decision on any application rests with Immigration or the receiving embassy.