Thailand Visa News & Updates

Plain-English summaries of Thai immigration changes that affect foreigners living in Pattaya.

Latest updates

12 May 2026
DTV visa: 180-day extension confirmed in-country
Immigration confirms each DTV entry can be extended once at a Thai immigration office for another 180 days, so a single entry can cover a full year.
4 March 2026
Retirement visa: O-A insurance requirement unchanged for 2026
No change in 2026. In-country Non-O retirement extensions still do not require insurance, but cover is strongly recommended.
22 January 2026
Chonburi Immigration in Jomtien: appointment system mandatory
Walk-ins are no longer accepted for visa extensions. We book all appointments on behalf of our clients.
15 November 2025
TM.30 reminder: report any address change within 24 hours
Landlords and tenants are both responsible for filing TM.30. We file it for clients as standard at the start of any case.

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