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If I extend my METV by 30 days, do I have an overstay by flying out on March 2nd?

Dec 29, 2025
2 days ago
James ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
A forum member ASKED this question ...

But did not use his real name... post declined

But here's his question โ“ โ“ โ“

"On a METV, I have this stamp. If I extend it by 30 days do I get to the 1 March or the 2nd? Do they count 31st January as day 1?

Important as flight home is 2nd March.

Thank you."

Answered by PM

January 31 counts as Day #1

So he will have a One DAY Overstay as he is flying out of Thailand on March 2nd.

As it's ONLY ONE Day OVERSTAY...

Thai Immigration officer will refer him to another Immigration officer who will place an Overstay Stamp in his passport showing 1 Day OVERSTAY with the usual 500 Thai baht per day fine WAIVED.

UPDATED ANSWER .. having chatted with Mods...

It's possible that the 30 days is ADDED TO JANUARY 31ST...

WHICH means the news ending date will be March 2nd...

Therefore no overstay...no fine.

Either way...No Fine.

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TLDR : Answer Summary
A forum member asked whether extending their METV by 30 days would result in an overstay if they planned to fly out on March 2nd. The answer clarified that January 31st counts as Day 1 for the extension, meaning the new end date would likely be March 2nd. Therefore, the member would not have an overstay or any fines. Comments confirmed this understanding, reassuring the original poster about their travel plans.
Phil ********
Thanks for the info. If Tod says I'm ok, I'm happy. ๐Ÿ˜„
Ellie *******
In that case, 30 days extension should be until March 2. OP should be fine as he leaves on March 2. No overstay stamp.
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