Answered2 years ago

Can I extend my visa on January 2nd after my 60 days expire on January 1st, or have I overstayed?

Visa Extension Thailand Immigration Overstay NON-O Visa Visa Regulations Holiday Waiver

Alexander *************

asked Dec 30, 2024

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My 60 days expires on Jan 1st.

I was on my way to extend for 30 days but office closed from the 28th till the 2nd.

Is it possible to extend on the 2nd or have I already overstayed? If I have, what are my options right now?! Ty

Answer summary

The user is concerned about their visa expiring on January 1st and whether they can extend it on January 2nd, given that the immigration office is closed from December 28th to January 2nd. Comments suggest that if they go to the office on the 2nd, they might receive an overstay waiver due to the holiday, but they should expect long lines. It is recommended to apply for extensions earlier in the future, ideally when 30 days or less remain on their visa.

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Alexander *************

Thank you everyone.

Got my answer.

Comments are off now! 👍🏻

2 years ago

Kevin *********

I stayed last year and was a day late and got a 500 baht fine

2 years ago

Dmb *******

Obviously never heard if the 7 P's

2 years ago

Ning ******

if you are in bkk, make sure you have tm30.

2 years ago

Graham ******

Do as Brandon says and you will get a 29 day extension

2 years ago

Willem ****

He got that 1 day. 29 extra.

Willem ****

30 days

Bob **********

you’ll loose a day for being late 29 days

2 years ago

Bob **********

@Jim *******

he’ll be stamped for 29 days but your right because he has a one day overstay so 30

2 years ago

Jim ********

@Bob *********

He doesn't lose any time at all, as he's had 61 on his entry stamp

2 years ago

Jim ********

@Willem ***

Yes but it's backdated. He'll actually get 29

days

2 years ago

Brandon ************

You can go on the 2nd. Expect it to be very, very busy. Go early and wait in line for the day. You'll get a stamp in your passport that says overstay waived due to holiday, but only if you go on the first day they are open again.

In the future you should not wait until the last minute to apply for an extension. At most immigration offices you can apply when you have 30 days or less left, and some allow you to apply when you have 45 days or less left.

2 years ago