Can I stay in Thailand until February 4 without an overstay fine after cancelling my ED visa?

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Jan 28, 2022

3 years ago

Micaella ******

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Hi I was supposed to go back to my country on Jan 31 so I cancelled my ED visa already and the immigration officer stamped this on my passport. However, I might need to rebook my flight on Feb 4. Will I pay overstay fine if I postpone? Or because ASEAN nationals can stay visa-free for 30 days I can still stay? Thanks for any clarification

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user cancelled their ED visa and is wondering if they will incur an overstay fine if they stay in Thailand until February 4. The comments clarify that as an ASEAN national, they can normally stay for 30 days visa-free, but since they previously held a visa and then had it cancelled, they face different regulations. They should seek either to obtain a visa extension or might be granted a specific seven-day extension of stay but must act before facing fines. It's advisable for them to check with immigration for the best path forward to avoid an overstay.

Benjamin ******

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3 years ago

Alex ******

7 days visa extension is better and cheaper. Good luck ;)

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Alex *****

There is no 7 day visa extension 😮 There is a 7 day extension of stay denied stamp though. Once a person receives that stamp, they have 7 days to leave Thailand.

3 years ago

Stephen *******

@Benjamin *****

Then isn't that a visa extension!

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Stephen ******

no it is not. A visa extension and an extension of stay denied stamp grant different rights to a foreigner and allows different things to happen at the immigration office.

Plus, the stamp also says “extension of stay denied”.

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

Raymond *********

Overstay no no no

3 years ago

Su ************

I just experienced the same.

For me, I cancelled my ED visa at Samut Prakarn and they suggested me to go to Cheang Wattana (as I am currently living in Bangkok address) with full documents including TM30 and letter from embassy. At CW, I got under consideration stamp up to 25th Feb saying it's not covid extension.😅

3 years ago

Amornrat **********

@Su ***********

based on what reason they should give you an under consideration stamp?

3 years ago

Micaella ******

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@Su ***********

and there is still the 1900 baht fee?

3 years ago

Su ************

@Micaella *****

Sure. Had to pay 1900 as usual.

3 years ago

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Su ************

Micaella ******

ORIGINAL POSTER

I see thanks for all the helpful replies

3 years ago

Wannikea *********

Cheaper and cleaner to buy the extension.

3 years ago

Ellie *******

You go to get an extension (or extension denied stamp for 7 days) or pay an overstay fine after Jan 31. 30days free stay is only from entering Thailand, not after you had any type of stay.

3 years ago

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Ellie *******

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