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Can I book my flight to leave Thailand on the same day my visa expires?
Jan 30, 2024
2 years ago
Leonard *********
ORIGINAL POSTERChecking with experts please! Visa expires 19 Feb. Am I okay to book flight out on the same day (or does it need to be a day earlier)? TIA
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You can book your flight to leave Thailand on the same day your visa expires (19th February) as long as you pass through immigration before 11:59 PM on that date. Although some commenters mention that flying out the morning of the 20th is technically possible, it is crucial not to re-enter the airport after midnight to avoid overstaying your visa, which carries penalties. Overstaying by a day incurs a fine, but leaving on the day your visa expires is compliant with Thai immigration rules.
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ALi ******
You can get 2 month visa on non o visa visit local immigration tell them I want extended for 2 month my bank statement not ready for one year extension
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Only with Thai family (wife or child)ALi ******
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Daniel ***********
It’s fine and overstaying by 1 day should be a 500 baht fine (last time I got one it was at least)
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Why risk a possible 5 year ban for going on overstay? A low risk, yes, but a severe penalty if caught.Daniel ***********
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Definitely best not to risk it. Just pointing out that it’s 100% complaint to leave the day it expires and that if overstaying for 1 day, the result should be a 500 baht fine.Gary ***********
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he's leaving the day his visa expires, no problem... stop scaremongering people...Graham ******
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I'm just pointing out it might not be fine despite what these posters are staying, some people have paid the price for a minor overstay so it is realReply to
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Daniel ***********
But leaving on the 19th wouldn’t be an overstay
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Andrew *******
Same day should be ok .....but don't take my word for it 👌
Richard ******
Your flight can actually be early morning on the 20th however you must go through immigration before 11:59 as stated above. Once you go through immigration you are considered not in Thailand 🇹🇭.
What ever you do, do not go back out into the airport as when you back through security/immigration you will be an overstay if it is after midnight.
What ever you do, do not go back out into the airport as when you back through security/immigration you will be an overstay if it is after midnight.
Stephan ***********
You have to pass the Immigration at the Airport latest at 11:59 pm on 19th, then you are on the safe side, even if your flight goes later.
Wayne *********
Same day 19th but must pass through immigration before 11.59 pm
Bä ****
Checking in (pass immigration) anytime before 11:59 pm on 19Feb should be fine….
Paul *******
19th Feb is the last day you can be in Thailand
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