Answered4 months ago
Is it true that some visitors to Thailand might not get a stamp in their passport and later face fines?
Please confirm whether TRUE or FALSE. I got stories that said, few Foreigners enter Thailand thru Bangkok Airport immigration but the Immigration Officers somehow miss-out or forget or did not stamps for any other reasons the visitor's passport without the visitors realizing it. A couple of days later, upon departure, whilst going thru the immigration to depart... the Immigration office fines a penalty of few thousands to
the visitors for not making sure of entry stamping... is it true? Seems, its quite viral now on social media of the action taken towards the visitors.
the visitors for not making sure of entry stamping... is it true? Seems, its quite viral now on social media of the action taken towards the visitors.
Answer summary
There have been stories circulating that foreign visitors to Thailand sometimes enter without getting their passport stamped by immigration officers, leading to potential fines when leaving the country. However, multiple comments in the community highlight that checking your passport for the correct stamp is crucial and often emphasized the visitor's responsibility in ensuring their entry documentation is correct. Many users suggest that if an error occurs, visitors should promptly return to the immigration office to resolve it. While some acknowledge that mistakes can happen, particularly with new electronic systems, the prevailing consensus is that visitors should always verify their stamp before departing immigration.
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Melissa *******
False.
Gregory *********
False. But new E Gates are starting.
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Stuart ******
What is a false stamp?
Nick *******
point to one post on social media that says this?
Raymond **********
Where did you get this bullshit from???
Venesz *******
It may be true. If you enter through the electronic gate, there is no seal, you cannot check it.
Paddy *****
I had a non OA visa. When I landed the guy just stamped and give me 30 days. I didn’t know about until I checked later. I could have gone to immigration to change it, but it was much easier to exit and return because I discovered a week later.
Seahorseou**********
Ffs! 🤦♀️ it’s your responsibility to check your own passport, at time of entry!
Stay at counter until you have checked!
How old are you 10!
Stay at counter until you have checked!
How old are you 10!
Ralph *******
Now you’re aware of it you will check your passport.
Les ***********
A friend and I came back into Thailand about 6 years ago from Vietnam.
I checked my passport.
All okay.
I asked my friend if he had checked his passport.
He said no.
I told him to look.
He had not been stamped in.
I told him to go back and tell Immigration.
They stamped his passport.
It can and does happen.
I checked my passport.
All okay.
I asked my friend if he had checked his passport.
He said no.
I told him to look.
He had not been stamped in.
I told him to go back and tell Immigration.
They stamped his passport.
It can and does happen.
Tom *********
It has never happened to me, but I have seen it happen, and it did happen to my wife one time. Now we double check before we walk away.
Martin ********
It does sometimes happen, a few years back they had made a mistake on the entry stamp, which I hadn't noticed. The IO actually called me a few hours later, really apologetic, it wasn't a major issue as I was on a 5 day trip, so the mistake had no impact. So did t go and return to get a change.
Mark ********
I had one stamp me out a week before my scheduled flight.
Niko ********
It’s a bit complicated matter when travelling as it’s hard to know if you are supposed to get a stamp and what kind of. I usually do check that I got stamp before getting too far from border control. I’ve never had an issue in Thailand but in Oman I received EXIT-stamp when I was entering that caused some issues later on but luckily it was resolved.
With E-gates I’ve had an issue in Dubai where I entered with E-gate but when departing no entry information could not be found. This caused some delay but luckily I was very early at the airport.
So things happen sometimes
With E-gates I’ve had an issue in Dubai where I entered with E-gate but when departing no entry information could not be found. This caused some delay but luckily I was very early at the airport.
So things happen sometimes
Matti **********
I've gotten a false stamp before, but I always double-check them. I reported it and the senior officer scolded the desk officer... 🤬... and corrected the stamp. I've also had an instance where the officer was about to give me a false stamp coming back from Malaysia, but luckily I understand some Thai and corrected it before it was stamped.
Gerar ********
It’s possible off-course but during my years of travelling I never experienced this issue and had only 2 times first hand confirmation of immigration forgetting the stamp.
What happens more is of getting the wrong stamp.
What happens more is of getting the wrong stamp.
Andrew *********
I always insist on a visa stamp and never use the electronic gates!
Donald ********
I went in Jan this year it’s a loada garbage
Matt ********
Who doesn't check for the stamp? That is my prize for going and leaving, I want the stamp to show my adventure.
Rick ****
The official record is in the computer. The stamp is just for your record to remind you when to leave by. They should be the same but sometimes they make a mistake and sometimes they forget to stamp. If the stamp is wrong, you need to go back to immigration to verify that they entered it correctly. This should be done ASAP and not later when you run the risk of overstaying your visa.
GreenPo********
That's why you look ur passport before walking away from immigration desk at airport
Shaun *********
Load of rubbish
Xavier *******
In over 30 yrs of traveling in and out of thailand 2 to 4 times a year, it only happened to me once. That'd why you keep your airline ticket and boarding passes, luggage claim tags to prove you arrived legally
Tom ******
Always check the stamp prior to leaving the booth.
Causes lots of worry and problems if they stamp it wrong.
Causes lots of worry and problems if they stamp it wrong.
Phil *******
Do yourself and us a favour and stop reading social media.
PinkCroc*********
And that's why you always check your passport before walking away. Common sense should prevail.
Paul ********************
It can happen
In 25 years here had them stamp me twice incorrectly, they chopped my passport for 30 days even though I was on a work permit
You just have to take your passport to immigration they will sort it out with no fines etc...
It most likely happens more than we think
In 25 years here had them stamp me twice incorrectly, they chopped my passport for 30 days even though I was on a work permit
You just have to take your passport to immigration they will sort it out with no fines etc...
It most likely happens more than we think
David ******
Paul Anthony McDermott It happened only once to me on my first ever visit to Thailand in 74 wrong date stamp. Questioned it and was corrected immediately.
Cliff **************
Paul Anthony McDermott I had the same. Working in Thailand with a one year visa but got stamped in for 30 days. When leaving on my first break got taken aside and questioned. Then to a senior IO. He sorted it and apologised. Thought I was going to miss my flight.
Zep ******
My experience as a DTV holder. There was once when I entered immigration and I flip my passport to the DTV sticker. Mentioned to the officer that I am under DTV visa. He looked at it and stamped a typical 60 day tourist visa for me. As I am not staying too long so I didn’t rectify. Anyone’s guess why he did that but just make sure to check everytime.
Les ********
Almost as if people believe the Indians drinking through a straw cliché.
Graham ******
Troll
Mma *******
It happened to me in 2004.
I noticed 3 weeks in and went to Chaing Mai Immigration, they fixed it - But it was a different world back then. Always check stamp.
I noticed 3 weeks in and went to Chaing Mai Immigration, they fixed it - But it was a different world back then. Always check stamp.
Dave ********
I came through with a 90 day visa, but the IMO failed to notice it. I checked before I left the booth. And pointed it out to the officer who kindly added a note and extended my visa to 90 days. ALWAYS check, it’s very easy for the officer to miss your particular requirements.
Johan_B*******
Nothing viral could topple the news about 9 Indians, booked 3 tents which were supposedly to accomodate 6 people, made lots of noises and disgusting behavior, got themselves removed from the premise, then demanded the full complete refund and when the owner agreed and paid, they actually had the audacity to mark up the fare until the owner showed them their very own printed booking payment, which surprisingly amount to just a few bottles of Singha beer.
I dont see anything viral about missing entry stamp, but sh*t do happens from time to time.
I dont see anything viral about missing entry stamp, but sh*t do happens from time to time.
Carlo *********
Always check your stamps.
Martin *******
Ive been in and out many times over the last 30 years, and never had that. Once had an issue where presumably the IO didn't notice my long term visa and just gave me a 30 day stamp and I didn't notice till I got home. Quick trip to my local immigration office sorted it.
Jordan *******
Ridiculous
Bruce ********
Its well known and advised that its the responsibility of the passbook holder to check his visa upon getting it ...I do not know anyone that would not look at their new visa stamp.....
Christopher ******
Bruce Taylor u do now !
Gray *******
Telling an immigration official that they made a mistake causes loss of face, that would be disrespectful to the culture.
Robert **********
Gray Allen well, I am Dutch. If it's true, I say it. Culture or not, there should also be respect to the visitors...
My girlfriend is used to the Dutch way now, and also tells me when she thinks I am wrong 😁😆
My girlfriend is used to the Dutch way now, and also tells me when she thinks I am wrong 😁😆
Understand**********
Imagine using your culture as an excuse for your incompetence
Gray *******
UnderstandingSeal732 Their culture, not mine.
Randy ********
Do your own due diligence and check your passport before you leave the immigration area. It’s on you to make sure the passport is stamped and stamped correctly.
Hai *****
If you enter via the E-gates..... there will be no stamp on your passport.
Your entry data is digitally recorded.
Your entry data is digitally recorded.
Ant ***********
Hai San
E gates are exit only
E gates are exit only
Stephen *******
Ant W Tailor funny just read a story about Phuket airport opening 11 new additional e gates for anyone with an e-passport
Graham ******
Stephen Woods departure gates
Hai *****
Ant W Tailor
Haiz..... please update your facts.
There are exceptions for passport holders of Singapore and Hong Kong.
It's a privilege extended to these 2 countries..... they can enter and exit using the E-gates.
Haiz..... please update your facts.
There are exceptions for passport holders of Singapore and Hong Kong.
It's a privilege extended to these 2 countries..... they can enter and exit using the E-gates.
Ralph *******
Hai San You can’t enter Thailand as a visitor using E-gates.
Hai *****
Ralph Tyson
Yes it is possible for holders of Singapore and Hong Kong passports.
Exceptions made for them.
Yes it is possible for holders of Singapore and Hong Kong passports.
Exceptions made for them.
Sebastian ********
Hai San you should only exit Thailand on the E-Gates!
You must go to an IO booth to get stamped in as E-Gates are only for Thai when entering
You must go to an IO booth to get stamped in as E-Gates are only for Thai when entering
Hai *****
Sebastian Barrow
Nope..... Singapore & Hong Kong passport holders have the privilege of using the E-gates for arrival.... no need to go to the manual counters.
Nope..... Singapore & Hong Kong passport holders have the privilege of using the E-gates for arrival.... no need to go to the manual counters.
Sean ******
Hai San a risk. Did that once and later had to explain why no stamp from Thailand when entering other countries...
Elías ********
It's near to impossible BUT if they don't stamp it for whatever reason, your responsibility is to always check on the spot and have it fixed.
Siggi *******
Elías Molina it's not my responsibility to check the work of the immigration officer, this is bullshit
David ******
Siggi Tirak It is your responsiblity to check you have the correct documentation for your stay in Thailand, A stamp is considered documentation
Graham ******
Siggi Tirak it is YOUR stamp
Elías ********
Siggi Tirak it is. It always is. If you don't check it, only you will face trouble. Also, don't make it over dramatic, looking with your eyes that there's a stamp and the dates are correct doesn't take more than 5 seconds.
Edward ******
About 82% of what’s viral on social media is absolutely rubbish.
Paul ***********
Edward Winn In this case 100 %
Aslam ******
Edward Winn why 82 %, where did you get this number from, it is much higher
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Tiger_55********
Edward Winn 92%. 5555
Edward ******
Tiger_5555555567 I just pulled that number out of thin air but it’s as accurate as what posted on social media 5555
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I just pulled that number out of thin air but it’s as accurate as what posted on social media 5555
Lye **********
You should always check the stamp is in proper order.
Luc ************
Only hearsay. But, always check you pasport for the correct stamp at immigration just to be sure.
Chris *******
If you are asking, if an IO officer makes a mistake on the stamp and you don't notice it are you responsible?
Yes it is up to you to make sure
a) the entry stamp is correct
B) you exit the country within the correct time you are allotted. Not the mistake stamp.
In the case of an incorrect stamp you (in most cases) need to return the entry point and have it corrected.
Most immigration offices will not correct someone else's mistake.
Yes it is up to you to make sure
a) the entry stamp is correct
B) you exit the country within the correct time you are allotted. Not the mistake stamp.
In the case of an incorrect stamp you (in most cases) need to return the entry point and have it corrected.
Most immigration offices will not correct someone else's mistake.
Darren ********
Your e visa should be all the proof you need to challenge any fine.
Elías ********
Darren Faulks not really, Immigration records are. Said so, in the unlikely event the stamp wasn't inked in the passport, the Immigration system must have electronic records of the entry, except when the person smuggled trhu the borders.
Donald **********
Stop believing fairy stories. Or stories from fairies.
Ralf **********
Yes, wild rumors go viral every day
John **********
I've never heard of that particular scenario but people do accidentally get the wrong date on the stamp which can lead to problems. It's the passport holders responsibility to check the stamp is correct and get it corrected if it's not
Scott **********
Many countries aren’t stamping anymore. Everything is going electronic.
Franco *********
Scott Esposito in cambogia ho solo la ricevuta del pagamento del visto in aereoporto ma nessuno timbro sul passaporto
Krazye******
Scott Esposito well Thailand is stamping🙄
Faron *************
I don’t know about your viral story, but always check your stamp after passing immigration
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