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Can I pay the overstay penalty for my DTV Visa with a credit card at the airport?
Oct 22, 2025
6 months ago
Jeffrey *****
ORIGINAL POSTERPenalty for over staying DTV - Question
I will be leaving Thailand soon and will have exceeded the number of days allowed (DTV Visa) by 5 days.
I have been informed that the penalty that I will need to pay at the airport is 500 baht per day x 5 days = 2,500 baht.
My question is whether that penalty can be paid by credit card or does the payment need to be in baht?
Thanks is advance
I will be leaving Thailand soon and will have exceeded the number of days allowed (DTV Visa) by 5 days.
I have been informed that the penalty that I will need to pay at the airport is 500 baht per day x 5 days = 2,500 baht.
My question is whether that penalty can be paid by credit card or does the payment need to be in baht?
Thanks is advance
TLDR : Answer Summary
The penalty for overstaying a DTV visa in Thailand is 500 baht per day. For five days of overstay, the total penalty is 2,500 baht. While traditionally the payment must be made in cash (Thai baht), recent discussions suggest that Thai immigration may be installing credit card payment terminals at Suvarnabhumi Airport, though it is uncertain if they are currently operational. Therefore, it's advisable to carry cash for the penalty, as there is no guaranteed acceptance of credit cards at this time.
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John *********
Never over stay, what some official tells you, may not be correct, goalposts often change, stay within the law at all times. This over stay will be on your records and could count against you regarding later assistance you may need. Even the cancellation of your DTV.
Lucas **********
Stupidity .....
Bob **********
Yes you’ll pay 2500 baht (cash) and the fact that imagination isn’t happy with the DTV anything can happen when you try to re enter I would avoid the overstay at all costs
Dany ********
good luck. very terrible plan. even more terrible to announce your illegal action publicly on the internet.
Dca *****
Payment in Cash Thai Baht, but, the Thai Immigration Officers on Departure at Suvarnabhumi Airport are installing Bank Card EDC Terminals to accept Bank Cards, but dunno if currently in use or not
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2Daniel ***********
Cash monies only i hear
رسلان ***********
Your DTV visa will be cancelled.
Jeffrey *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@رسلان **********
I was at immigration and they told me that they would not cancel my DTV; I just need to pay the penalty and that will goodJohn **********
@Jeffrey ****
if you make it to the airportDTV_Be*******
@John *********
- Do you really get stopped by the police that often that you are this worried? I have never been stopped in 10 years by a single police officer.John **********
DTV_BegPecker personally I've never overstayed. I've lived in Thailand 8 years and had my passport checked twice, so it can happen. I just wanted to make him aware.
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Paula ********
@Jeffrey ****
great!Reply to
Paula ********
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Paula ********
@رسلان **********
I think this is a real possibilityJames ********
@Paula *******
highly unlikely.Andrew *******
@Paula *******
lol what why. That would never ever happenedPaula ********
@Andrew ******
I have been in and out on mine a few times and they still seem to be very skeptical - I would not risk it - a DTV like any other visa can be revokedAndrew *******
@Paula *******
for sure. But not for a short overstay.Reply to
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John **********
It's never a good idea to overstay. While you are correct at the financial penalty at the airport if you end up being found on overstay before you reach the airport you will get a lengthy ban and deported
Jeffrey *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
Thanks for the info. I was at immigration last week and they told me that instead of extending my DTV, that it would be cheaper to just pay the penalty. I am not planning on returning to Thailand for at least a year anyway. They also told that they would not cancel my DTV for overstayingJohn **********
@Jeffrey ****
just so you are aware of the implications. It's not up to immigration, it will only happen if the police have a reason to check your passport while you are on overstayJeffrey *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
Good to know. I'll keep too a very low profile those last few daysReply to
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Jef ********
Why overstay though ?
John *********
@Jef *******
exactly, after 180 days as well, just poor planning and laziness 🤦🏻♀️Klee **************
@Jef *******
agreed, no reason to overstayReply to
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James ********
ONLY in Thai baht CASH
Jeffrey *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
thank youReply to
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