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Is it advisable to overstay my tourist visa in Thailand for just 2 days?
Feb 22, 2024
2 years ago
Danielos ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERHey guys just a quick question. I got stamped in on a tourist visa until 29th Feb but my flight out is on 2nd march. Since it’s only 2 days is it possible to avoid going to immigration and extending for another 30 days? Is paying for 2 days over stay a bad idea? Any tips would be greatly appreciated - thanks in advance!
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The consensus in the community is that it is inadvisable to overstay even for a couple of days due to potential legal and personal consequences. Users strongly recommend applying for a visa extension, which costs 1,900 baht, rather than risking an overstay, which can lead to fines and complications in future travels to Thailand. It is generally easier and safer to extend the visa than to deal with an overstay, even if it results in a minor fine at the airport.
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Shane *********
If you're never going back to Thailand then save 900 baht! But overstays cause major problems down the line
Emil *******
No problem Daniel. B500 a day, takes two minutes at customs
Phil ******
@Emil ******
more like 10-15 minutesEmil *******
@Phil *****
correction; should not take more than.. 👊🏻😄Reply to
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Frank ******
Just pay 2 days 500b a day, no probs.
Henrik *****
You made a mistake, so now you will have to correct it, by making a extension at the Immigration.
NEVER break the law especialy in a foreign country.
NEVER break the law especialy in a foreign country.
เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
did anybody suggest the OP just take grab cars during the 2 days?
John *******
What a BS post Obviously you didn't listen in your school days and learn simple mathematics
Xr ***
bro you're creating your own problems and then putting them on other people.. are you sure you're not my ex girlfriend?
David ********
Should be ok it’s over the weekend just say your going Monday by then your out 🇹🇭✈️
Carlos ******
Do you really want to get on their radar as a bad tourist? If you don’t plan on coming back then no worries
Dennis **********
Just pay 1000 thb. Cheaper than 1,900
Robert *****
Arrive at immigration before they open. It’s a giant DMV from He$$. Get in line after filling out the paper. They check your answers. They give you a plastic number, you wait just outside for your number to be called and announced on a board. Usually 5 at a time. You file into a room take a window, hand your approved paperwork and have the 1900 baht in hand. They might ask simple questions. But they collect the money, you move out to the waiting area, eventually after 15 minutes the girl with the microphone comes out and at another table bringing your approved and newly stamped passport and you leave. If you’re late to immigration expect at noon the entire area is stopped for lunch, you escalator down stairs to the mall and eat lunch. Expect total time at 3 to 4 hours.
During Covid we were 5 days late. Locked in a mandatory hospital. We paid $6000 baht and left for Tokyo.
During Covid we were 5 days late. Locked in a mandatory hospital. We paid $6000 baht and left for Tokyo.
David ***********
I’m in exactly the same boat, I extended today, not worth the risk.
Stefan *******
I don't understand people that booked flight ticket longer than you are allowed to stay in the country, i see it so many times
Guy ******
I second that
Ulrik *************
Never plan for overstay since it is criminal. Apply for extension 30 days.
Philip ***************
@Ulrik ************
💯 true, I live here , not worth the riskReply to
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Rob **********
Never, never, never overstay. Your bad planning so go to your local immigration office and get an extension.
Ray ******
Never never overstay,do not depends on understanding and kindness from immigration,they are all unfeeling dogs.follow procedures n u be alright.
Jean-Louis ********
Overstay cost is 500 thb/day.
2 days=1000 thb....
The fee can not exceed 20 000 thb!..
Up to you!..✌️
2 days=1000 thb....
The fee can not exceed 20 000 thb!..
Up to you!..✌️
Jeff ********
Yes, you can overstay a few days without much concern! I would rather pay a 2 or 3 day fine than visit immigration or make a border run. One would not make a habit of overstaying, but you realize that.
Recep ***************
You’ll pay for 2 days overstaying when you’re at the airport, i don’t think it’s necessary to go to immigration office
Jacobus ********************
Some people don't think when they book there plain tickets
Jean-francois *******
For 2 Days , mai pen Rai , 1000 bth ,
Kap khun kap
Kap khun kap
Kim *********
@Jean-francois ******
why don't you read the comments instead of saying that nonsense - and it is khorp khun kap not kap khun kapJean-francois *******
@Kim ********
that means Thanks ,by the way !Jean-francois *******
@Kim ********
Keep calm DudeReply to
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Jean-francois *******
Been there , done that , no question asked, no worry at the airports , come back everyear, so far so good !
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Leonard ******
Overstay is illegal. Period.
Mike *******
Why would you even want to over stay and take that chance of really being screwed. I don’t get it.
Graham ******
@Mike ******
Because some people on a FB group says it will be OK possibly. Not a great defence when faced with detention, deportation and blacklisting.Reply to
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Ricky ******
It's their country, so break the rules, suffer the consequences. A Facebook defence is not liable to work under Thai law😁
Geoffrey ******
Why would anyone with half a brain risk having problems, rather than paying for an extension to avoid problems. After all, it doesn't break the bank to get the extension. People trying to skirt the system cause the problems for those of us that live here and obey the laws of the land.
AxMdob *******
Honestly man go visit hochi Minh 3 days , or Hanoi 3 days it s better than thailand , the food is great , the city are beautiful , you will come back with visa on arrival,
If you like thailand you will like more vietnam
If you like thailand you will like more vietnam
Simão ****************
@AxMdob ******
there's no way Hanoi is any better than any village in the middle of nowhere. Thailand is much better than Vietnam, even though I like it there. In Thailand the variety of products, attitude of people, and things to do are greaterAnd honestly Hanoi is just boring, full of rude people, and dirty. IMO only Da Nang, Sapa, Hoi An, Hue are worth visiting. More corruption there as well and although the Vietnamese are really friendly, many A-holes too, always trying to get the upper hand on you and they don't know personal space and manners
AxMdob *******
@Simão ***************
it s 3 days trip.not a life time living!Reply to
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Deniz *********
You have 2 possibilities:
1. Extend your visa for another 30 days.
2. You change your flight to 29th.
An Overstay can have negative impact on your coming travels to Thailand. Never do that.
1. Extend your visa for another 30 days.
2. You change your flight to 29th.
An Overstay can have negative impact on your coming travels to Thailand. Never do that.
Nongnuch ********
@Deniz ********
😃 Dear DenizDeniz Saritel -" You have 2 possibilities:
1. Extend your visa for another 30 days.”
*** note to self: a visa cannot get extended. Only a stay permit can get extended. And btw he doesn’t have a visa, he entered visa exempt
"2. You change your flight to 29th"
*** note to self: He is flying out according to his ticket on Feb. 29th. If he needs to change anything, then that would be a change to March 2nd.
Honestly Deniz, what do you smoke? 😎
Deniz *********
@Nongnuch *******
First of all , don't get rude and stay calm and discuss things and don't look down to people.I just used his own words to make it clear that he can extent his 30 stay( it is called a Visa on arrival) and it is a visa if you haven't known that yet until now. The only thing is that you don't need to go to Thai embassy for that because for 30 days you get a visa on arrival.
And getting another 30 days stay is called extension too. Anything you do to stay more than you just have is an extension.
I recommended him those two ways because I just wanted to prevent him from having trouble with his next travels. As we all know an Overstay can have negative impact on his plans to get visa in future.
I just mentioned a change of flight as a possibility. But it is up to him he can pay overstay fees and have a problem in future or he can pay either for an extension 1900 Baht or for a flight change and so have a clean record for the future.
He wrote:
.... I got stamped in on a tourist visa until 29th Feb but my flight out is on 2nd march. ...
... to avoid going to immigration and extending for another 30 days? Is paying for 2 days over stay a bad idea? ....
Nongnuch ********
@Deniz ********
You have ABSOLUTELY not the skightest idea how things work in Thailand and how the rules apply. You must STOP now handing out svpid and fslse informationNongnuch ********
@Deniz ********
one more LAST TIME: He does NOT have a visa-on-arrival. You must STOP spreading nonsenseReply to
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Frank **********
Also, why would you schedule a flight for after your visa, or visa exempt time?
Ivan ************
@Frank *********
because you can extend. A few days overstay used really be no issue either. I wouldn't do it now though, climate has changed.Frank **********
@Ivan ***********
true, maybe I am over thinking a little bit. 5555Reply to
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Etincelle **********
@Frank *********
I mean seriously what are folks thinking these days...Reply to
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JD *******
Pay The Extention And Get On With Your Life Worry Free !
Carsten **********
Do the extension, done in a short time at the Central Festival immigration branch. Bring your TM30 printout along and a passport photo.
Bart **************
Never plan on overstaying. Just bite the lemon and extend your visa.
Robert *********
Never overstay !!!??very bad idea
Del ******
Visa extension I mean !
Nongnuch ********
@Del *****
He does not have a visa. He entered visa exempt. And technically, a visa doesn't get extended. Only the "stay permit" gets extendedReply to
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Del ******
Get the visa is the most economical option . I would reckon
Bart **************
@Del *****
not that, but by other reasons it is the preferred option.Reply to
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Christopher *************
Good advice from Michael. Do it, not worth the possible fiture risk.
Michael ********
Never overstay, the rules on this can change anytime, for 1900 baht get the extension.
Joe ******
Why would you overstay your visa exemption though when you can extend it?
Zun **********
I would never set "overstay" on option list tbh if I were you, if you can change your flight, that's the best. overstay : it can impact your next Thailand visa / entry
Tom *********
Everything you need to know is here.
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Jonathan **************************
Getting an overstay instead of paying for the extension saves you a grand total of 900 Baht. (1000B for 2 days overstay, 1,900 for the extension).
The risks Brandon outlined above just don't match up with the saving. Just get the extension.
Also, you can go in any time before 29th, as the extension is added to your existing stay (as opposed to the day you went in), so you don't actually lose any days by going in early.
The risks Brandon outlined above just don't match up with the saving. Just get the extension.
Also, you can go in any time before 29th, as the extension is added to your existing stay (as opposed to the day you went in), so you don't actually lose any days by going in early.
Jan ******************
At the airport it self it’s no big deal. They will take you aside and recommend that you’ll get a proper visa according to your stay next time and you pay 1000 thb in cash.
Brandon ************
You should never go on overstay if you can avoid it.
Although it's unlikely with only 2 days, if you have any interaction with the police (random traffic checkpoint, etc) while you're even on one day overstay, you can be arrested, taken to deportation jail, and held there until your flight. At which point you'll be banned from Thailand for 5 years.
If you get to the airport then you'll pay 1000 baht fine (500 per day) and receive an overstay stamp in your passport. An overstay stamp could potentially affect your ability to purchase a visa to another country or enter another country or Thailand in the future.
Although it's unlikely with only 2 days, if you have any interaction with the police (random traffic checkpoint, etc) while you're even on one day overstay, you can be arrested, taken to deportation jail, and held there until your flight. At which point you'll be banned from Thailand for 5 years.
If you get to the airport then you'll pay 1000 baht fine (500 per day) and receive an overstay stamp in your passport. An overstay stamp could potentially affect your ability to purchase a visa to another country or enter another country or Thailand in the future.
Tom *********
@Brandon ***********
I elaborated on that in an update. I personally would do the extension or change my flight.Zun **********
@Brandon ***********
agreed, overstay is not worth itTom *********
Brandon Thurkettle one isn't banned for 5 years until they've overstayed 3 years if not caught by police, and leave voluntarily. 1 day to 1 year o/s if caught by police gets a 5 year reentry ban.
Tom *********
@John *******
yes. I stated such. After 3 years in Thailand I'm well aquatinted with visa requirements.Reply to
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Damo ***********
@Tom ********
good luck trying to dispute @Brandon ***********
😂😂Phil ******
@Tom ********
incorrect its 5 years mate and yes if your caught overstaying by as little as 1 day you get blacklisted for 5 years.May nit have happenned in the past but definitely happening now
Tom *********
@Phil *****
it 5 years for 1 day if you're CAUGHT by police and detained. If you leave via immigration without getting caught by police you get fined ฿500 per day with no detention. All this is common knowledge, as are ways to avoid having to worry about it.Phil ******
@Tom ********
oh and don't forget immi gas facial recognition cameras in their cars in tourist spots too patrolling the streetdFuck me thats what I said
Tom Reubens incorrect its 5 years mate and yes if your caught overstaying by as little as 1 day you get blacklisted for 5 years.
May not have happenned in the past but definitely happening now
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@Tom ********
if you're caught by the police even 1 day overstay it's an instant 5 year ban. The other bans are if you turn yourself in at the airport.Reply to
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Rene ******
@Brandon ***********
ill copy this text in my notes and use it as default answerReply to
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