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What are the best options for a 31-day stay in Thailand after the visa changes?
We purchased flights to Thailand a few months ago that will have us in Thailand for 31 days.
We enter Thailand 25 September from Vietnam and leave for Australia 25 October which is 31 days.
What are our best options given the visa changes effective September 15?
Willl we be given a grace period given it is just one day?
We enter Thailand 25 September from Vietnam and leave for Australia 25 October which is 31 days.
What are our best options given the visa changes effective September 15?
Willl we be given a grace period given it is just one day?
Answer summary
Travelers arriving in Thailand on September 25 for a 31-day stay face potential visa issues due to recent changes effective September 15. With a 30-day visa limit, options include accepting a small fine for overstaying by one day or applying for a 60-day tourist visa. Many community members suggest that the overstay fine (500 THB) is often waived for under 24 hours, but caution is advised due to new rules. Overall, it is recommended to apply for a tourist visa or prepare for minor fines due to the slight overstay.
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Bob **********
They realize people booked with the 60 day stamp still alive there’s no fine just a small stamp And nothing is going to happen in this situation even if the Thai Marines surround your hotel 😎😎😎
Ding ************
25 September...i believe that it is 30 day limit. Find out whether you can cross the border to a neighbouring country a week before the expiry, then, return with a new stamp.
Wannikea *********
Overstays of less than 24 hours when departing from the airport, fine will be waived. The time is counted when you stamp out of immigration, not your flight departure time.
Lee **********
One week yes one day no problem i did 2weeks ago got no problem thats the truth
Stan *******
Best advice I was ever given was do not listen to those who offer advice who know less than you
Jeff *************
What time does your flight arrive? If it’s at night just don’t go through immigrant till after midnight , same type of scenario for when you leave
Gary *******
You just pay a 500 bhats fine
Graeme *******
Well you have a good reason to overstay as plans made before the latest change to visa excempt. Maybe look at tourist visa if time permits.
choose*******
Graeme Drake So your personal plan take precedent over a foreign country’s immigration laws ? What about the guy who had assumed 60 days stay with visa on arrival and now it’s 30 days and too late to apply for any tourist visa?
Graeme *******
chooserich007 no as many have said 1 day will probably get waved as flights booked before the change, plus if looked at what I said advised if time permits apply for tourist visa
Well
Well
Nigel ***********
It is not a problem at worse you oay 500 baht for one day overstay but mist likely tgey will waive that so dont worry go enjoy holiday Dont go buying 30 day visa like dame say 100% you will be fine and not Fined
Paul ******
They just approved the cut to the 60days visa free check the link below
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Wolf ******
Problem will be your airline carrier.
1 day overstay you need not to pay the fine of 500 baht... but get a nice stamp in your passport 😎
1 day overstay you need not to pay the fine of 500 baht... but get a nice stamp in your passport 😎
Nigel ***********
Wolf Gang you people shoukd get your facts right from experience rather than scare mongering
Kevin ***********
May be ok if your at airport B4 midnight and thru immigration
Michael **********
You will still get fined even for one day
Nigel ***********
Michael Carrucan not true if only one day under 24 hours often its waived
Christian ********
You can choose between a 500 Baht fine for overstay one day, or going to the immigration office in Thailand and extend for about 1900 Baht ( I would do so, because than you have no troubles the next time)
Nigel ***********
Christian Schürz they wont have troubles anyway for just one day overstay and most likely fine will be waived for one day as its often is
Christian ********
depends on.... I paid, but for me it was no problem, because it was 25 years ago, when everything was easier, now with the new rules I don´t know how strict they are.
Steve******
Don't worry. One day overstay wouldn't cause any problem. I have an overstay stamp in my passport (also one day) and never experienced any issues of re-entering since then.
Of course you can also apply for a tourist visa or for an extension but to be honest, I wouldn't do that in this exceptional situation.
Of course you can also apply for a tourist visa or for an extension but to be honest, I wouldn't do that in this exceptional situation.
Thaimer ******
Draming too much.
Either
A) get tourist visa aprox 35€ equivalent
B ) get 30 days for free and extend for another 30 days for 1900 baht
C) not recommended is to pay 500 baht daily fine for overstay
Either
A) get tourist visa aprox 35€ equivalent
B ) get 30 days for free and extend for another 30 days for 1900 baht
C) not recommended is to pay 500 baht daily fine for overstay
Jon ******
Overstayed of one day is 500 baht and no big deal especially as it's a genuine reason
Lisa *********
Get a 60 day visa
Rod ***********
Lisa Callard pretty sure 60 days has gone.
Lisa *********
Rod Crosswell no, 60 day visa exempt has gone, applying for a 60 day visa is still available at a small cost
Ian ********
No !!!
weight up the cost of a 30 day extension vs. an overstay fine.
the 30 day extension just wins financially however immigration, on exit, may wave the overstay fine .
weight up the cost of a 30 day extension vs. an overstay fine.
the 30 day extension just wins financially however immigration, on exit, may wave the overstay fine .
Nigel ***********
Ian Ramsay talking rubbish
Graham *******
Ian Ramsay Overstay is 500 THB per day so they would pay 500 THB at most but most likely will be waived as it it often is for less than one day overstay. So 30 extension does not win financially as that is 1900 THB plus transport to immigration plus time and convenience.
Ian ********
Graham Lynch
Thanks for clarifying.
The 2000 fine is for late 90 day reporting.
Thanks for clarifying.
The 2000 fine is for late 90 day reporting.
Steve ******
Don't fret,, overstay by less than 24 hrs is no biggie,,, been there, done that.
James **********
Dont worry about it. Don't let to doom mongers here scare you into getting an extension or changing your plans, everyone that's done it knows 1 day overstay is not a problem.
Graham ******
James Mitchell It's ok as long as you don't get stopped at a police checkpoint or at a bar during a check. Read ALL of this before offering overstay advice.
James **********
Graham Seal I don't see '1 day' on there, you've been here long enough to know the score, why are you parrotting the doom merchants?
choose*******
James Mitchell Why is it doom mongers while you are advising it is ok to overstay 1 day and break the law. If it is ok 1 day, why not 2 days or 1 week? Maybe the visa change should be 29 days and 1 day grace period.
James **********
chooserich007 bore off with your anonymous posting. 🔔🔚
IntelligentC************
If you are near a border crossing go over for the day or fly up to Cambodia or Laos and visit the sites for a few days. Problem solved.
James **********
IntelligentCrocodile7660 you should change the name to unintelligent
Harold **********
James Mitchell 🤣
Ian **********
The clock starts when you are actually stamped in (day one) and finishes when you are stamped out, so what are your actual flight times? As
@Jo**
said, an overstay of less than 24 hours doesn't usually attract a fine (500 baht a day each). I had an early morning flight out once on day 31, but I managed to get through passport control before midnight, so no overstay.Sophie ********
OPIan Morrison we get in at 12.25pm on 25 September and depart 8.15pm on 25 October
Nigel ***********
Sophie Philps its by tge day not the hour they dont stamp the time you arrive . Dont worry its one day at most 500 baht fine but usually for just one day they wont even fine you . Trust me iv done it .Tgey are not concerned about one day overstay especially as rules only just changing Enjoy your stay
James **********
Sophie Philps don't worry about it
Polished*********
Apply for 60 days visa
Ralph *******
SETV. But I suspect there will be a flood of applications now.
Nick ******
Change your flight to 29 days
Sophie ********
OPNick Rowe not an option unfortunately
Syco *******
Why not ???do u all want a complimentary night in the Bangkok Hilton ??
Paul **********
Syco Singh shut up you idiot
Nigel ***********
Syco Singh Why you talking rubbish all this scare mongering one day overstay will not be a problem . RIGHT NAME SYCO talking BS
Nick ******
Sophie Philps bummer! I’d suggest the visa option
Shane **********
Reduce you stay to 30 days.
Nigel ***********
Shane Nicholls you realise the cist of that is more than if tgey even hit 30 day visa . One day overstay is Not a problem at worse 500 baht fine which for one day the usual its waived
Jeff *******
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still 60 days according to here
John **********
@Jeff ******
it still is 60 days, the change to 30 days comes into effect on the 15thThaimer ******
@John *********
visa is still 60 days. Change is not about visaJeff *******
I think I will check again after the 15th
Going in November for 14 nights which will be ok But going again at beginning of January for 59 nights so want to be certain
Going in November for 14 nights which will be ok But going again at beginning of January for 59 nights so want to be certain
Peter ********
You could apply for the 60 day tourist visa online. I did that a month ago. Applied for the visa, payed 35 euros and 4 days later I recieved the visa in my email.
Here is the official website.
Here is the official website.
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Albert ********
Get a visa! Take nothing for granted and sleep easy.
Ian **********
Albert Mclean I doubt there will be enough time now
Andrew *********
Ian Morrison speak to the Thai consultant in hull, alway used to get my visa in about 3 days from them, all done by post, you send them a send them a prepaid next day delivery envelope from the post office, never had an issue if you do it correctly
Nigel ***********
Andrew Sheldon not now you cant .
John **********
There's not a grace period as such so you will have a one day overstay. So you will get a small stamp in your passport but as it's only 1 day the overstay fine should be waved
Hǝınz ***********
@John *********
if you get into a police check point, an accident or whatever on the 1 overstay day, you're in trouble. I wouldn't risk this anymore these days.Albert ********
@John *********
no don't do that under the new rules!
Kenneth *******
Albert Mclean WHY ?
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