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Do I need to complete my 90-day report if I leave Thailand during the grace period?

Chris ******
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Hi All, I am planning a trip out of Thailand 5 days after the due date for my 90 day report, but within the 7 day grace period for reporting. Just wondering if I still have to complete the 90 day report in this case? Ideally, I don't want to spend a day waiting to get the 90 day report completed if it's not necessary.
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If you plan to leave Thailand within the 7-day grace period after your 90-day report due date, you generally do not need to complete the report. Immigration mainly requires that you either report on time or exit the country. If you're departing on the fifth day after the due date, you're still within the grace period, which typically allows you to leave without facing penalties. However, ensure that your visa or extension remains valid beyond your departure date.
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Hi! I’ve actually timed a departure around my 90-day reporting window in Thailand before, and in your case you generally don’t need to complete the 90-day report if you’re leaving the country within the 7-day grace period after the due date — immigration mainly cares that you either report on time or exit Thailand, and once you depart the clock resets when you re-enter; the grace period exists to avoid fines for slightly late reporting, so if your flight is 5 days after the due date (still inside those 7 days), you should be able to leave without doing the report and without penalty, though just make sure your visa/extension itself is still valid beyond your departure date because that’s separate from 90-day reporting; if you want extra peace of mind you can file the report online in advance, but practically speaking most travelers in this exact timing scenario simply exit and have no issues at the airport — guidance very much in line with the practical visa-timing tips highlighted in CHIANG MAI TRAVEL GUIDE 2025: Where to Stay, Eat & Explore in Thailand’s Cultural North By Sophia Rivers.
Paul *********
Paul *********
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Graham ******
Graham ******
Why don't you report online?
Stephen ********
Stephen ********
Don't worry about it. I've done that a few times in the past. Once you leave/re-enter your next 90 days resets. No-one's going to worry about it
Graham ******
Graham ******
Stephen Howell It's a 2000B fine for not reporting ;)
Stephen ********
Stephen ********
Graham Seal Correct. But airport immigration don't give a hoot, so if you're leaving the country it's irrelevant
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
Stephen Howell airport Immigration is not interested in checking if you did your 90-days report or not. It rather is your local Immigration. Airport Immigration not mentioning it does not cut any ice for you
Bill ********
Bill ********
You can report up to 15 days before your 90 day due date.
John **********
John **********
The grace period is only for filing the report not for the requirement to report. If you are inside Thailand for 90 consecutive days then you are legally obliged to report.

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