ask
Search
Ask
Answered9 years ago

Can I extend my tourist visa if it expires on a Sunday by going to immigration the next day?

Salvatore *******
asked Mar 7, 2018
4.1k
views
29
replies
3
likes
Hello my tourist visa expires on March 11 but this day is Sunday I can go on a migration for a 30 day extension on Monday the 12th? can I have problems to go a day later? .. thank you
Answer summary
The user is inquiring whether they can visit the immigration office for a visa extension on Monday, March 12, after their tourist visa expires on Sunday, March 11. Community members advise that it is generally safe to go the next day (if the office is closed on the expiration date), and they discuss the risks of overstaying and the potential fines associated with it. Several comments suggest going earlier to avoid issues with overstaying.
29 repliesnewest first
19

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Salvatore *******
Salvatore *******
OP
Thanks
Jemes *********
Jemes *********
Congrats...😊😊
Trần *************
Trần *************
Seems like we can extend 30 days, how many time can we do that before we have to leave the country. I ask since i plan to travel from place to place in Thailand ( maybe 30 days at each town )... thanks.
Tod *********
Tod *********
you can extend EACH 30 day visa exempt entry by 30 days once.
Sian ********
Sian ********
Go before
Nana *****
Nana *****
Yes go on Friday is the best to prevent over stay in your passport
Salvatore *******
Salvatore *******
OP
Thank you very much everyone for writing me ... I understood very clearly and I will go on Friday 9
Jemes *********
Jemes *********
@Tod ********
Anyways we thank you Mr.Tod for helping thousand people here... we really appreciated and hoping to get more help.... god bless you sir...
Tod *********
Tod *********
(y) good idea :)
Jemes *********
Jemes *********
Prevention is better than cure... why don’t you go early..... I saw last month many they didn’t got as immigration officer considered as over stay and advised to go out of Thailand on that same day.. go these week before your date expires
Andy **********
Andy **********
Thanks Tod !
Tod *********
Tod *********
As a rule there is no problem being on an overstay, going to the immigration office clearing the overstay fine, and immediately applying for your extension, although you do lose the overstay days off the extension time.
Jaime *********
Jaime *********
Tod Daniels If he goes a day or two late, they will give him his 30 day extension. What would happen if he left the country a day or two late?

Would they just give a fine and no overstay stamp? My friend is in the same position as Salvatore but unable to get to CW.
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Jim ****
the stamp is the same. At this time having an overstay stamp in your passport does not count against you getting a visa from a thai consulate, getting an extension at the immigration office or stamping into the country.
Jaime *********
Jaime *********
Thanks. Is there a difference between an overstay stamp for two days and an overstay stamp for two months?

Would a two day overstay cause a ban on entering Thailand?
Tod *********
Tod *********
The only time you're exempted from overstay fines is if the immigration office is closed on the day your stamp expires.

Otherwise you pay the overstay fine, and you can get your extension but it's dated from the original expiration date.

If you're leaving the country after your stamp expires, they waive the first day overstay fine IF you're flying out within 24 hours of your stamp expiring, BUT if you exit two days after you pay the 1000baht (500 per day). You get an overstay stamp all the time.
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Salvatore ******
, there is no reason to wait until the day it expires to get an extension because they ADD the 30 days onto your current expiration date.

Go this week,

As people pointed out IF the immigration office is closed (weekends or holidays) the day your stamp expires and you go the very next day they're open you do not get fined for overstay and you get your extension like normal
Stan **********
Stan **********
Why leave it to the last minute , you are allowed to do this before the expiry date .
Peter ***********
Peter ***********
I thought you can only get one week extension.
Michael ********
Michael ********
only certain countries are limited to 7 days.
Michael ********
Michael ********
Yes you can. No problem, but as mentioned....you are extending and should go much earlier.
Oscar ******************
Oscar ******************
That's not a tourist visa, is a 30 days exemption visa stamp, you can extend now 30 days more, don't need to wait until 11th.
Shiva *******
Shiva *******
Yes. U can. No penalty
Pongsrirojana **********
Pongsrirojana **********
Why wait?
Steve *******
Steve *******
No problem. You can go the day after if the immigration office is closed the day your stamp expires without any penalties. You can also go before it expires, ie friday without losing any days. The extention is added to your admitted until date.
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
Why don't you go in advance, during this week? You still have three weekdays... You wouldn't lose any day of your extension...
Christine ***********
Christine ***********
Same with me except it expired on a holiday. Just got a stamp that said it was 1 day overstay because they were closed on the day ot expired. Got no fine but you never know
Dorji *********
Dorji *********
If you go on 12th, you might get a overstay stamp and might have to pay 500 baht fine. I suggest you to go on 9th Friday. You won't lose any days, meaning you will get until 10th April.
Martin ***********
Martin ***********
My guess is it is an overstay & will incur a fine, about 500 baht per day if immigration is in a good mood...

Activity

19 joined
Salvatore *******
Salvatore *******
Salvatore *******
Salvatore *******
Salvatore *******
Salvatore *******
19
people
Thai Visa Advice
Thai Visa Advice
...members40% approval
Member 1
Member 2
Member 3
Member 4
Member 5
Member 6
Member 7
Member 8

Related

25
Does my stay in Thailand extend by 7 days if I leave for Japan on a tourist visa?
2.6k24206mo
Did my local immigration office make a mistake with my visa extension dates?
1.5k1291y
What can my friend do after facing issues with Thai immigration and wanting to extend his stay?
9.1k81802y
How can I extend my stay in Thailand if I'm facing a 3-day overstay?
7.9k47812y
Can I extend my NON-O visa for an additional month via a tourist visa if I am Dutch?
931572y
Are there any exceptions to the 180-day stay limit for tourists in Thailand?
5.2k37482y
What should I do if my return flight is changed, causing an overstay on my Thai tourist visa?
7.5k56912y
Can I extend my stay in Thailand beyond 90 days with border bounces?
1.8k14112y
What do I need to prepare for my arrival in Thailand for a 3-month stay on a visa exemption?
2.7k22193y
Can I extend my stay in Thailand if I just got married on a tourist visa?
4.5k42293y
Can a multiple entry tourist visa for Thailand be extended for 30 days after the initial 60 days?
577233y
Can I obtain a 60-day tourist visa and extend it while in Chiang Mai?
1.5k11103y
Do I need to get a visa extension if I arrived in Thailand on April 1st and have a return flight on May 6th?
1.8k1594y
Can I extend a 1-month tourist visa after my 15-day visa on arrival in Thailand?
909634y
Can I enter Thailand on a tourist visa if I hold a work permit and my visa is about to expire?
1.7k10134y
Can I get a 45-day visa in Phuket and extend it, considering my flight back to Italy is in December?
860565y
Can I recover the 15 days lost to ASQ quarantine on a tourist visa in Thailand?
9454105y
Can I apply for a TM30 after staying in my girlfriend's condo without filing it before?
1.7k12156y
How long can I extend my stay in Thailand on a tourist visa after my initial entry?
9743136y
Can I re-enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption immediately after my single entry tourist visa expires?
765427y
Until when can I stay in Thailand on a tourist visa with a multiple entry?
632238y
Can my friend from the Philippines extend his visa if it expires tomorrow?
1.2k1058y
What are the limitations on entering Thailand frequently with a tourist visa, and how can I avoid immigration issues?
1.7k11138y
Can I extend a 90-day Non-O visa or get a tourist visa in Thailand?
1.7k1649y
When does the 30-day extension start for my tourist visa in Thailand?
1k669y

Resources

Need help with your Thai visa?