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What are my chances of being denied entry to Thailand after a previous overstay, and how can I avoid immigration issues?

Visa Application Overstay Consequences Tourist Visa Visa Exempt Entry Immigration Tips Thailand Visa Regulations

Lucas **********

asked Nov 15, 2026

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So I am not applying for a 60 day tourist Visa because I do not have regular closing bank balance of enough money. 

I was in Thailand a few months ago and had a 12 day overstay. I paid the fine at immigration (6,000 baht). What are my chances of being denied entry at immigration if I have my proof of accommodation, return flight information etc. all printed out. 

I am looking to stay for 57 days. Coming from the UK. So obviously I would be entering under the normal 30 day Visa than extending at the immigration office. 

Does anybody have any tips or any advice of how I can best avoid problems at immigration?

Answer summary

The user is concerned about potential denial of entry into Thailand due to a previous 12-day overstay and lack of sufficient bank balance for a tourist visa. They plan to enter under the visa-exempt program for 30 days and extend their stay. Community advice emphasizes having adequate documentation, such as proof of accommodation and a return flight, and clarifies the difference between entering visa-exempt and applying for a visa.

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Biff *******

I uploaded one month’s bank statement for my tourist visa from the London embassy.

42 minutes ago

Tod *********

Most consulates only require you have the ending balance at the threshold required for the visa you're applying for not that balance for the last 3 months of statements you upload

I would still apply for the tourist visa

As far as will you be questioned coming in? That's totally going to be up to your previous years entry/stay history, and the officer you stand in front of when you're stamping in

It's good to have the proof of onward travel and lodging printed out (because if they're going to hassle you about entry those are the things they'll ask for first..

And just an FYI to you

there is no "normal 30 day visa" to thailand, you're talking about showing up without any visa and getting stamped in for free for 30 days on the visa exempt entry program

an hour ago