Do I need to pay a fine for not updating my 90-day notification in Thailand?

Thailand Visa Rules COVID-19 Extension 90-Day Notification Visa Fine Immigration Process Expat Help

Sep 25, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi everyone. I just got stamped for another 60 days covid extension. No queue for today only 15 minutes and done. But there’s a different process today they gave me a 90 days form to fill up and pay 2k baht fine. And asking why I haven’t updated my notifications. But I specifically asked 2 months ago at N1 counter 46 if I need to have 90 days and she said no because it’s only 60 days extension. So I told counter 41 about this and then she said “okay you can do nextime in MTT” I didn’t pay 2k fine but she said i need to book appointment at mtt and pay fine. My question is, do I need to pay the fine for 90 days extension?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The original poster successfully received a 60-day COVID extension but was confused about the requirement for a 90-day notification, as they were advised earlier that it was not necessary. They were told they must pay a fine of 2000 baht for not submitting the report and were unclear about the differing advice given by immigration officials. Several commenters recommended checking with the appropriate immigration counter for clarification, noting that a failure to report may affect future extension applications.

Benjamin ******

The OP's question has been answered, so I don't see the point in keeping commenting open. Thank you.

3 years ago

Albert ********

My question is related to this: does everyone who is in Thailand longer than 3 months have to do this reporting?

I am here on a tourist visa and I will be here on a tourist visa until December. Will I need to do that too or only others who initially have had another type of visa?

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Albert *******

If you are here on a tourist visa, you can not stay longer then 89 days (59 day entry + 30 day extension of stay) so a 90 day report does not apply to you. Unless, of course, you took an 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19.

ASK your immigration office (Or Muang Thong Thani, counter A).

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

KC ****

I got the same situation with you. The only way is to do the 90D report at MTT and pay 2K, otherwise they reserve the right to reject your next extension in Nov.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@KC ***

>otherwise they reserve the right to reject your next extension in Nov.

If a person does not do a 90 day report, an extension of stay will not be processed UNTIL the fine is paid. Once the fine is paid, I never heard of anyone being rejected for another extension of stay based on that reason.

3 years ago

Lyka *********

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@Benjamin *****

but why they stopped insisting I pay them 2k when I told them officer at counter 46 said so. And resume to stamp my visa for another 60 days? I think it’s weird

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Lyka ********

>but why they stopped insisting I pay them 2k when I told them officer at counter 46 said so

In the Thai culture, saving face is important, and it wasn't worth the risk of the immigration officer to lose face if the officer at counter 46 said you don't need to pay a fine.

The ONLY way you'd know if you have to pay a fine or not is to ask Counter A. Those are the people you need to ask.

3 years ago

Lyka *********

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@Benjamin *****

thank you! I got my answer now. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

3 years ago

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Lyka *********

Jonathan *********************

Btw also is not working the booking system for MTT from long time ago

3 years ago

Lyka *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I thought it was okay already because it was the officer who said I don’t need 90 days notification. I complied with 90 days notification until the officer said it’s not a requirement anymore. And now they said rules have changed. So I have to pay fine. I don’t get it at all.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Lyka ********

Sadly, Counter N1 would not know what the 90 day report requirements are, because they don't process the 90 day reports.

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

I'M ASSUMING you're a former teacher, and got your 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 at Counter N at Changewattana today.

>But I specifically asked 2 months ago at N1 counter 46 if I need to have 90 days and she said no because it’s only 60 days extension

Counter N1 would not know, because they do not process the 90 day report. I recommend contacting counter A at Muang Thong Thani and ask them. It would not surprise me if you have to pay a 2K THB fine.

>she said i need to book appointment at mtt and pay fine

The immigration officer should know the online booking system is not working, and it's first come, first serve.

3 years ago

Lyka *********

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@Benjamin *****

i see. Thank you for this. I just feel weird that one officer said it wasn’t required yet 2 months later another officer said I need to. 🥲

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Lyka ********

Sadly, the officers don't know, so they are saying stuff just to save face.

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******