How Can I Ensure My Thailand Visa Entry Stamp Is Correct?

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I've seen it mentioned on this site many times, but I dont think it can be stressed enough. If not Visa related enough please delete.

ALWAYS check your entry stamp.  I just came from CW to get a 30 day extension on my 60 day entry stamp.  The original date was for April 27th.  I was given a stamp for May 28th.  I looked at it but it did not register that it was 31 days, not 30.  Luckily they noticed it and called me to tell me I needed to go back before I had left the building.  She gave me a new stamp and I started to leave the office before double checking.  They had made an error again and gave me a stamp for April 27th, the exact date as the original stamp.  After going back they finally gave me the correct stamp for May 27th.  I would suggest doing the math ahead of time and knowing exactly what it should be so you can check and have it corrected if need be before even leaving the counter.  They process hundreds of people per day, with different dates so it is easy for them to make a mistake.

Other than that everything went smooth and quickly.  I had all my documents in order thanks to the advice I got from reading replies to other posts on this site.  Thank you to all the admins that take their time to answer all the questions.

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A user shares a personal experience emphasizing the importance of checking the accuracy of entry stamps when extending a visa in Thailand. After receiving multiple incorrect stamps, they highlight the need for vigilance and suggest having a clear understanding of the dates before leaving the immigration counter. Comments from the community support this advice and encourage checking for errors immediately.

James ******** · Answer

Thank you ....good advice 😉

Wylie ******* · Answer

I dont believe the first stamp with 31 day extension would've caused me an issue since I plan to leave with a few days to spare.  Perhaps I am wrong about that?

I see too many posts of people planning the exact day of the stamp, only to have a flight canceled or border restriction that ruins those plans.  Then they are scrambling for a solution.  Just avoid the stress and give yourself a couple of days to spare, and have a plan B just in case.

Benjamin ****** · Answer

>ALWAYS check your entry stamp

YES! yes yes yes! It's your passport, and YOU (and not others) should know exactly what's inside of it. If the entry stamp is wrong, and you notice it after, GO to your local immigration office and they would fix it for free.

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