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Can I apply for an education visa in Thailand after overstaying my tourist visa by one day?

Tourist Visa Education Visa Visa Overstay Thailand Immigration Visa Extensions

Danny *****

asked Aug 5, 2022

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I extended my tourist visa by 30 days on Tuesday this week but overstayed by 1 day (I was too sick on Monday to go to immigration) and as expected I had to pay the 500 baht fine. 

Now I want to apply for an education visa but have been told I need a new tourist visa due to the overstay? Is that correct, do I have any alternative options? I don't really want to leave the country unless absolutely necessary.

Answer summary

The user extended their tourist visa by 30 days but overstayed by one day and incurred a fine. They seek clarification on whether they need a new tourist visa to apply for an education visa and if there are alternative options without leaving Thailand. Responses suggest no rule prevents obtaining an education visa after an overstay, but the final decision depends on the immigration office, with some recommending a possible border bounce as a solution.

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Paul *****************

To Lazy and overstay now you have big Problems for 1 Day sleep to late. 555

4 years ago

Simon **********

@Pa**

constructive. It’s “too” by ze vay.

4 years ago

Bobby ********

Who actually told you?

4 years ago

Danny *****

@Bobby *******

the muay Thai school said they asked immigration and showed them the photo of my 1 day overstay

4 years ago

Bobby ********

@Danny *******

My advice would be for you to go personally to immigration and to enquire yourself. There's enough anecdotal information in these groups that shows second-hand information is invariably wrong. The gurus who know about visas such as Stuart will always advise to ask at your immigration office, because that's the place which will say yes or no

4 years ago

Danny *****

@Bobby *******

I'll go ask on Monday

4 years ago

Stuart *********

That sounds strange. You’ve paid the fine, got an extension and now you’re on a legitimate stamp. There shouldn’t be an issue with getting an Ed visa. There isn’t a rule that states “if you’ve previously overstayed you can’t get one”. That said it’s up to the office you apply to. Some interpret things differently. Perhaps a border bounce might be your only option.

4 years ago