What are the consequences of overstaying a visa in Thailand by two days?

Dec 25, 2024
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Arendarski *******
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What if I over stay my visa for 2 days?
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Overstaying a visa in Thailand, even by just two days, can lead to fines and serious consequences. Typically, the fine for overstaying is 500 to 1,000 Baht per day. If caught by the police, the situation can escalate to arrest and detention, which may result in deportation and a five-year ban from re-entering Thailand. It is strongly advised to avoid overstaying, as it can complicate future visits and immigration processes.
Chrysanthos ********
1000 Baht!
Nick ************
Overstaying is not a good idea.
Peter *****************
Just a Christmas donation of 1000tb.They give you VIP if you repeat again.Merry x mass duse
Peter ********
The fine is 500 Baht per day payable at the airport , get caught by the police and that’s a completely different story, don’t overstay go and extend your visa .
Shol **************
Don’t waste time and come back
Richard **************
Remember, they do not want you here. Any little thing they can find to use against you, they will. Follow the law no matter how stupid it appears.
Stuart ************
@Richard *************
they don't want tourists to come to Thailand 🤷
Richard **************
@Stuart ***********
Well, can you explain why they change the visa laws every 6 months and never are clear on what has changed? They want all of china and India to come for 10 days spend all their money then leave. People who want to live here jump through more hoops every year
Django **********
Rene ******
You should never go on overstay if you can avoid it.

Although it's unlikely with only some days, if you have any interaction with the police (random traffic checkpoint, car with facial recognition camera

or even following a workshop where they check the teacher) while you're even on one day overstay, you can be arrested, taken to deportation jail, and held there until your flight (which has to be a direct one to your home country at your own expenses). Even with one day overstay you'll be banned from Thailand for 5 years when caught.

If you get to the airport then you'll pay a fine (500 per day) and receive an overstay stamp in your passport. An overstay stamp could potentially affect your ability to purchase a visa to another country or enter another country or Thailand in the future.
Todd *********
@Rene *****
you cannot be banned for a one day overstay lol. Calm down
Rene ******
@Todd ********
yes you can Todd if they catch you.
Todd *********
@Rene *****
there are no cases as it would be bad for business. Which is a great thing. The lineups for overstay fines at BKK are often big. Overstay is never a great idea but it all. But it happens daily and the fines are appropriate. I just thank the officers for another amazing stay and pay my fine. Good revenue for them. And everyone leaves happy
Todd *********
@Rene *****
if they catch you… and if they arrest you…. And if they prosecute you. And you are found guilty…

Can you find the case history of this EVER occurring? And can you imagine why a country like Thailand would be interesting in doing any or the above?
Rene ******
@Todd ********
unfortunately I guess thailand doesnt have something like
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and I am too lazy to do research for it. 🤣🤣🤣
Rene ******
Maybe
@Brandon ***********
or another admin knows cases?
Visa **********************************
@Rene *****
great answer sir. i completely agree. Some people say no big deal. In my opinion it is not smart to overstay for the reasons you stated.
James *******************
Thought it was now 60days free visa on arrival or do they keep change it
Jason ********
Straight to jail

And you don’t collect 200

Baht 😏😂
Sean *******
If you plan to return, I would advice against it because you'll get a mark stating you over stayed in your visa and every time you enter Thailand or go to immigration, they will ask about it and use it as a means to extort you.
Stuart ************
@Sean ******
total bollocks 🙄
Terry ********
1000thb fine and naughty boy stamp in your passport.
Conrad *******************
Stephan ***********
Jessie ******
1000 lashes
Alberto *******
The immigratio does not care much of your overstay. Just pay 500THB per day and getting a special stamp on the passaport. Nothing serious

Instead, if the Police catches you in overstay, regardless it is 1 day or 1 year, you are considered a criminal and might be treathed accordingly. (It's a matter of luck on what can happen nevertheless, if you are involved in an accident or whatever issue, the situation will definitely getting worse.
Douglas *******
No big deal pay fine and leave unless you are stopping and arrested then anywhere from 2 weeks to a month sleeping on the floor in the detection center and then deported back to your own country and banned from Re-Entry into Thailand for the next 5 years. $ 1000 baht at the airport or 1900 baht at immigration to extend your stay for the remaining time before your flight out. Up too you as they say in Thailand but they have check stops out all over the place very risky if you ask me.
Shane *********
Why would you want to that
Sören ********
Why not two years? What can you do here in two days?
Harald-M. **********
For every single day you will end up paying a fine when you leave the country and you will get a stamp in your passport.
Kimberly **********
Very bad idea! Just do what you are supposed to do, pay the money. You know better and shouldn’t even ask that silly question.
Stephen ********
Ever spent any time in a Thailand jail ?
James ************
@Stephen *******
they won't arrest you. Lmao. Pay the fine and all done.
Andy ******
@James ***********
if you want risk do it
Todd *********
@Andy *****
exactly. As you can see, the sweet spot here is 89 days. It’s a 20k fine and no ban.
Andy ******
@Todd ********
get stopped by police at a check point with 10 day overstay and I want see if you still smile..

Up to everyone what want risk
Todd *********
@Andy *****
lol. Are you even serious man?? If you can't get out of that in Thailand, it's because you are stupid. There is no risk, but fear owns some people. You know the feeling...
James ************
@Andy *****
1000 baht fine. Not suggesting to do it. But they won't arrest him for 2 days. Many, many people have stayed over. I haven't. And won't. But 2 days, you will pay a small fine, be allowed back in.
Andy ******
@James ***********
yes, but if you get involved with police for any reason like accident, checkpoint for alcool or whatever then big troubles start same for only 2 days

Sure not the immigration at airport or land border, then you get only a small fine and a red stamp ( red stamp no more elite visa)🙏🏻
James ************
@Andy *****
lol. 2 days is a non issue.
Andy ******
@James ***********
if police stop you before airport you go straight to jail
James *********
Neil ********
Get an extension. That is easier if you want to come back.
David *********
I accidentally over stayed 2 days in June and just paid 1000 fine at the airport. No problem coming back
Hovvard ******
I over stayed 2 days and took a bus to Cambodia. I just had to pay 1000 baht. No questions or hassle.
Charles ********
Not worth doing it if you are a regular visitor, it will come back to haunt you.
George *********
Usually it’s not a problem sometimes you may need to pay a small fine.
Ian **********
@George ********
any overstay is a big problem
Todd *********
@Ian *********
‘a big problem’? Have you ever seen the size of the overstay fine area inside BKK? Obviously not
George *********
@Ian *********
twice I overstayed for a period of one day and two days, but they let me go without paying for the fine. I offered to pay and they said it’s not an issue. I am sure if one overstays 2+ days then the fine would be applied.
Frankie *******
Just pay up what u owe to the massage palours freelancers n the bar fines u owe n u r free to go
Craig *********
No big deal, just alittle fine..
Jason ******
What's with the silly emoji like it's a great thing to overstay 🙄
Greta *****
Met a Thai woman just before you were about to head to the airport?
Jason ********
Straight to jail
Greg ******
Paul ***********
You would be on an overstay and if stopped by the police before reaching the airport you will likely be arrested and sent to IDC
Todd *********
@Paul **********
if foolish enough to have your passport and turn it over to police officer, you can show him your exit ticket or pay 500 baht for his dinner. Nobody is getting arrested
Jeroen *******
1000 bath, baht😁
Maha **************
@Jeroen ******
omg bathing 1000 times?
Jeroen *******
Xjwhudkwhry ********
It's ok, just drop by a nearest police station and let them know on the second day ;)
Baz *********
DO NOT deliberately overstay your visa..

Very bad idea and it could come back to haunt you for future visits to Thailand..
Dan *************
@Baz ********
exactly. Go extend it if u ever want to come back
Todd *********
@Baz ********
no, it doesn’t
Wayne ********
@Baz ********
I don’t know if this is true, but I thought I read in one of these groups that if you have an overstay from one country, it could be harmful for you going to another country
Todd *********
@Wayne *******
that’s a big no
Jim ********
@Wayne *******
overstay can cause many problems if it wants to and yes other countries can look at overstay from other countries if they wish. It’s simply not worth it. I’ve done it and caused me anxiety everytime the IO officer used to question me when I arrived. I ended up buying a new passport so it wasn’t visible and never got questioned again 🤣🤣
Wayne ********
@Jim *******
the anxiety would kill me as well. I don’t know why the OP just doesn’t get an extension. He’s gonna have to pay ฿1000 fine. The extension is only 1900 so he’s only out 900 for the two extra days. Well worth it in my opinion.
Jim ********
@Wayne *******
100% mate
Stephan ***********
@Wayne *******
Well, it might happen. I guess no Immigration officer is really happy to see a stamp that says that you violated the rules in another country... 🙄🤔
Baz *********
@Wayne *******
I haven't heard that and don't think that is true as each country manages their own immigration.

However if you try to return to Thailand then it could be a problem.
Jim ********
@Baz ********
best advice for sure
Joseph *******
500baht per day or something like that
Karl ******
I mean why would you just for two days.
Arendarski *******
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@Karl *****
because I can't change my flight reservation and I planned wrong
ดาร่า ********
@Arendarski ******
just get the extension, super easy! Go to immigration here and file, if takes less than an hour.

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Todd *********
@Arendarski ******
1000 baht fine on exit. Enjoy
Karl ******
@Arendarski ******
honestly that's just piss poor planning but good luck
Luit *****************
@Arendarski ******
Then now just extend for 1900 baht.

Did you make the mistake that 60 days is not 2 months and first and last day both count even if only few hours?
Brandon ************
If you make it to the airport, you'll pay 1000 baht fine and receive an overstay stamp in your passport.

If you have any interaction with the police, you can be arrested, held in immigration detention, deported back to your home country at your own expense, and banned from Thailand.
Michael *********
@Brandon ***********
scary .

I'd be gutted
Greta *****
@Brandon ***********
They are talking about aliens, not tourists. So it doesn't apply to us. It's all science fiction
Donald *********
@Greta ****
are you still considered a tourist after the overstay ?
Greta *****
@Donald ********
Apparently not. Seems like you're an alien from Mars
Donald *********
@Greta ****
Is this Elon 😀
Greta *****
@Donald ********
Is this Trump? You already have the right first name...
Donald *********
@Greta ****
Your fired
Greta *****
@Donald ********
You mean 'Your'e fired!'?
Donald *********
@Greta ****
no i’m always right this is why I grab woman by the 🍒 You black white I don’t know but your bigly fired how ever you say it but either way i’m right
Greta *****
@Donald ********
Say hi to Sandra
Steven *******
@Brandon ***********
This is true.
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