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Can I extend my 30-day visa waiver at immigration if it's closed today?
Hi, I have a question regarding extension of 30 day visa waiver. I made a mistake and thought I was stamped in until 28th, however I was getting my paper work ready this morning and realised that it is actually dated 26th (today). Immigration is obviously closed until Monday so my question is will I be ok to extend on Monday or am I better off trying to get a flight out of the country today? TIA!
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User is concerned about their visa waiver expiration date, mistakenly believing it was until the 28th, but it is actually until today, the 26th. They inquire whether they can extend their visa on Monday despite immigration being closed today. Community members confirm that they can extend their stay on Monday without incurring an overstay penalty since the immigration office is closed today, with some advising on future early extensions.
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David **********
Ceri in the future you can get a 30 day extension EARLY and you do NOT lose any days. You don't have to procrastinate and wait till the last minute. Good luck Monday 🙂 🙂 🙂
Tod *********
Eric Watts, in bangkok you can apply for an extension of stay when you have 45 days or less left on your current stamp. Meaning you could fly in on a 30 day visa exempt entry, go to the immigration office right after leaving the airport and get a 30 day extension.
Ceri **********
OPThanks guys for all your input!
Russ *********
I thought the offices are closed monday and tuesday next week! Sorry if i got it wrong
Russ *********
I really should start wearing my glasses lol😀
Russ *********
@Ceri *********
apologiesCeri **********
OPI hope not! The announcement at the top of the page says Tuesday 29th - no mention of Monday...
Robert *******
You will get an overstay stamp in your passport, but not fined. If Immigration Office is closed due weekend or holidays and you come in on the first working day after.
Jennifer ****
@Paul ********
bunrungrad Saturday immigration closes at 12 noon 😞 only open 9-11:30 to submit.
Paul *********
You could try Bumrungrad Hospital
Immigration are there Saturday’s but you usually need to book an appointment.
Immigration are there Saturday’s but you usually need to book an appointment.
Robert *******
No, it will not effect ED visa applications.
Ceri **********
OPThanks Robert. Will the overstay stamp adversely affect my ED visa application do you think?
Paul *********
As immigration is closed today - the stamped until date, you can extend on Monday no problem and there should be no overstay penalty.
Ceri **********
OPThanks for the info. Can I just ask, is the penalty or overstay at the officers discretion? I only ask because I'm waiting on paperwork for and ED visa so I don't want to do anything that might jeopardize my application.
Graham *********
pay the overstay on Monday. ..
Paul *********
There should be no fine as immigration closed today. Just have to extend on the next working day.
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