Answered7 months ago
What are my options for leaving Thailand before my visa expires given the difficulties with my travel plans?
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The discussion revolves around the urgency of leaving Thailand before a visa expires, highlighting various travel options such as going to Laos or Vietnam, particularly by land due to the difficulties faced with flight bookings and prior visa issues. The community advises against overstaying and suggests leaving on time to avoid complications with future immigration checks. Several users recommend alternative routes and services for visa applications, while also noting the importance of proper planning.
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Greg ******
the denial will not give you any extra days. if you overstay your visa you may be denied re-entry. Leave on time. Go anywhere you can.
Ivan ************
Greg Pill if you get a denial, you do usually get 7 days with it (from the date of the denial, it's not added on the end). They may not accept the application, but if they do, and deny it, that is usually the way it works.
Victor **********
Even if it's your first trip to the Kingdom, immigration doesn't care what your circumstances are for not properly planning ahead. Yes, if you apply for another extension, it will get denied. Whatever you do, do not overstay! Your next attempted entry will almost certainly be denied by immigration. If you plan to return and stay longer on your next visit, I highly recommend applying for a proper tourist visa like the METV (up to 180 days) or DTV (up to 5 years).
Dave **********
My thoughts are you already know all the answers,,,, in reality it’s your own dam fault for stretching your days to the bitter end,, suck it up and spend the money to get shit done !!!
Roy ***********
$200 round trip - maybe more than you want to pay but you got yourself in this jam by not planning in advance
Robin *******
stop arsing immigration about.........you have a date to leave...just leave..it's people like you that are really pissing them off
CopperM*******
OPRobin Bowen that’s literally what the post is about. Glad you got that off your chest tho.
Phil ******
@copper firstly you were stamped in on a 60 day VISA EXEMPT so NO VISA. Once you have a 30-day extension there's no more. Once its finished thats it and you commence overstay.
Don't do that as immigration can ban you torturing to Thailand..
Don't do that as immigration can ban you torturing to Thailand..
Luigi ***********
Good luck in the land of ambiguity!
Sam *******
Go elsewhere. Train to laps or air Asia to maylasia
ScenicQ********
Travel to Laos (overland) - there are several Friendship Bridges from Thailand. Trains and buses to the borders. We did this in reverse. Easy. Or fly into Laos.
It is Khmer New year when you are looking to travel so many Cambodians will be travelling, especially to Siam Reap to celebrate.
Or get the train to Malaysia.
It is Khmer New year when you are looking to travel so many Cambodians will be travelling, especially to Siam Reap to celebrate.
Or get the train to Malaysia.
Ekkarat *************
Wouldn't recomend the Cambodia route better follow other recomendation to go to Laos instead
Steve ********
you don't want an overstay in your visa if you intend to come back in the near future
Steve ***************
BKK to SGN is often one of the cheapest flight options to leave Thailand.
Scot *******
Laos is an awesome country if you can make it work for you. Easy train ride to Vientiane. Luang Prabang is a short train ride from there. Or you could take an overnight sleeper bus from Vientiane to Pakse, and from there go to Don Det island. Another awesome place. Or simply continue from Pakse to Siem Reap. You could get to Cambodia in 3 days and out of Thailand the first day. I assumed you will be starting from Bangkok.
เดแคลน ***********
TaupeYuzu9177 thats about the normal price too
Peter ********
Don’t overstay it I’ll affect future visits . Take train then to nong khai then bus into laos . Cheap . Then continue from there into Cambodia . See the countryside an added bonus
James **********
Peter Kortum that is a lie, I have over stay here n there and wasn't any issue, was never mentioned on re-entering
Paddy *****
James Mitchell past may not dictate the future.
CopperM*******
OPPeter Kortum what site is best for train booking? I’ve been using 12Go but no trains in there.
Peter ********
State railways of Thailand . Maybe have to go udon Thani then buys to Nong khai to cross the bridge into Laos
Karl *********
Take a train to Laos. Easy and inexpensive.
Andrew ********
Immigration is closed until the 16th so an extension will be out of the equation. So your options realistically are leave by land or get Overstay stamp and fines.
Sam ************
No they will not give you 7 day extension. Immigration does not care if you broke a nail or if your loved ones passed away. Your failure to an does not constitute an emergency on their part. Best if you book a bus or mini van out.
Hari ****
I would go to an consulate and ask for ask for a 60 days tourists visa .. witch can extend for 30 days …bring 20.000 the cash or in Other currency with I … and a flight out of Thailand after the 90 days …..BUT… as you mentioned …. If your history looks like u abuse the Immigration laws …. The officer can reject it … good luck
เควิน ******
I can see flights to Phnom Penh for 2200 baht on April 14, thats the normal price. Siem Reap is 3500. If you can't afford that maybe should go home. You gotta pay for the temples too
Kingguard *****
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Terary **********
Bus to Siam Reap
CopperM*******
OPTerary Apellido what agency offers this? I thought I read the land border was closed.
Johan ***************
CopperMouse547 Via Laos is probably a better option. Laos is visa-exempt for many countries (or easy digital visa, but time is short).
Brandon ************
CopperMouse547 It is closed
Michael ********
Dont do it
CopperM*******
OPMichael Dawson don’t leave before my visa expires?
Please read the posts before commenting. Thanks for stopping by.
Please read the posts before commenting. Thanks for stopping by.
Michael ********
CopperMouse547 should be dont do it leave. Dont try and get a 7 day get out of thailand Avoid any black marks for future
Bob **********
One of the toughest times of the year to try and fly out to neighboring countries
CopperM*******
OPBob D'Andrea big facts. I thought leaving would be easy since everyone is coming. Wow was I sooo wrong.
Patrick ******
CopperMouse547 lots of people escape this crazy water play and the smoke in Chiang mai
Ron *******
Talk to
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. They may be able to help you.
Mark ********
Go across by land ?
CopperM*******
OPMark Cooper I read that the land border to Cambodia was closed.
Johan ***************
CopperMouse547 A possible change of plans could be to go by land to Laos (you are probably visa-exempt for Laos), then on to Vietnam, and do Cambodia on the way back to Thailand. It might be a lovely little adventure! :-)
Mark ********
CopperMouse547 yeh your right didn’t think of that ,
CoolBun*******
Immigration won’t care about costs, or if you can’t make the times work.
To be honest, you should have planned things better.
Just don’t overstay.
To be honest, you should have planned things better.
Just don’t overstay.
CopperM*******
OPCoolBunny_7244 I tried to plan better but my debit card does not work to book travel online and it’s been difficult to book anything.
Greg ******
CopperMouse547 yoo po i sound like a loser. Stop making excuses.
Unkempt*******
CopperMouse547 air Asia tickets can be paid for at 7-11.
When booking on the AirAsia website or app, choose “Counter Service” as your payment method. You’ll get a payment code / booking reference. Take that code to any 7‑Eleven and pay at the cashier (cash or sometimes card).
When booking on the AirAsia website or app, choose “Counter Service” as your payment method. You’ll get a payment code / booking reference. Take that code to any 7‑Eleven and pay at the cashier (cash or sometimes card).
CopperM*******
OPUnkemptClam444 Thank you! I could kiss you right now! This is the an amazing suggestion. Thank you. Thank you!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🫶🙏🙏🫶🫶
Jared *********
There is no way to know 100% but causing problems and not following the rules doesn't paint a very good picture for the immigration officers when reviewing your next entry.
Just as others have said, you really should consider leaving on time, changing your travel plans or paying the higher airfare if you are deadset on the current path.
Just as others have said, you really should consider leaving on time, changing your travel plans or paying the higher airfare if you are deadset on the current path.
CopperM*******
OPJared Elliott thank you for being firm in explaining while maintaining a kind reply. The very last thing I want to do is upset this amazing place this place they had taught me so much already. 🙏
Mick *********
There are plenty of other ways to leave Thailand. Go to Laos or Vietnam or go further to Malaysia.
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