Can I get a visa extension in Thailand after overstaying the 90-day exemption?

Visa Extension Thailand Visa Rules Overstay Penalties Visa Exempt Entry Chaengwattana Immigration Office

May 23, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi everyone,

I need your help, I'm French and I'm in Thailand since the 3rd February without any visa (so more than 90 days). 

I had my last exemption 3 weeks ago (the second by land, so the last), and the stamp is red, valid until the 30th May.

My question is, can I try to get an extension at Chaengwattana, or will it be refused?

In advance, thank you very much!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is a French citizen currently in Thailand without a visa, having overstayed the 90-day exemption. They have received conflicting advice about whether they can extend their stay at the Chaengwattana Immigration Office. Community members suggest that extensions may be possible and clarify that the color of the immigration stamp does not affect the ability to receive an extension.

Robert *******

The maximum of two is only only on Visa Exempt Entry by land border. You still can fly out and back in using Visa Exempt Entry or buy a Visa at a Thai Consulate or Embassy.

6 years ago

Gaudette *************

And this exempt is rarely apply. Am I right ?

6 years ago

Tod *********

I probably should have mentioned that fact too ;)

6 years ago

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Tod *********

Baptiste *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ok for the color, and thank you! 😉

But without a visa, can I really stay 5 months in the country?

6 years ago

Baptiste *****

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ok, good to know.

Thanks again :)

6 years ago

Tod *********

There is NO official amount of time you can or can't stay inside thailand on visa exempt entries.

6 years ago

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Tod *********

It appears you're not the only person to wonder about the color of the stamp. It means nothing :/ Just happens to be the ink color they're using is all

6 years ago

Tod *********

no problem getting a 30 day extension on that stamp

6 years ago

Robert *******

Wrong colour of stamp or just to show this is the second and last one this calendar year?

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Robert *******

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