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Should I extend my visa at immigration or pay the overstay fee at the border when leaving Thailand?

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Jan 5, 2019

6 years ago

Ariel **********

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Would love some advice! My 30 days are up on the 9th and I am leaving thailand on the 12 for a slow boat for Laos. Should I go to immigration to extend or just pay the difference at the border?!

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The user is seeking advice on whether to extend their visa at immigration before leaving Thailand or to simply pay the overstay fee at the border, given that their 30-day visa is expiring soon.

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