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What are the fines and consequences for overstaying your visa in Thailand by one or two days?

Jan 21, 2025
2 months ago
Mark ***********
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What are the fines for overstaying your visa by one or two days.?
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The fine for overstaying a visa in Thailand is typically 500 baht per day, payable when leaving the country. For a one or two day overstay, the fines would amount to 500 or 1000 baht respectively. However, overstaying even for a short period can lead to serious consequences such as arrest, detention, deportation, or a ban from re-entering the country, particularly if contacted by immigration authorities. It's advisable to seek visa extensions to avoid overstaying.
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Anthony ******************
500 THB per day
Gary ******
500 per day , and make sure you have the correct amount , because they walk off with your money , and you will see change if owed to you
Martin *********
There’s a recent story of a British man held in prison for overstaying his Visa. The prison conditions in Thailand are very bad.
Nongnuch ********
you can't "overstay your visa", because your visa has already become invalid upon entering Thailand. You can only overstay your "stay permit" . . . . other than that, NEVER EVER go into an overstay seeingly, if there is a way to avoid it, like applying for a touristic extension of the stay permit
Neil *******
They remove a finger nail with pliers for each day
Nongnuch ********
@Neil ******
you forgot to mention that they will do that in a very slowly mode
Ulrik *************
Never do overstay. Follow the law and apply for extension.
Mike ******
500 baht and a dark stare..
John ********
John ********
500 a day
DC ******
Overstaying your visa in Thailand can result in fines, arrest, imprisonment, deportation, and a ban from re-entering the country. The length of the ban depends on how long you overstayed.

Fines

The fine for overstaying by one day is usually 500 baht.

The maximum fine is 20,000 baht.

You may also have to pay repatriation costs, such as airfare and other fees.

Arrest

If you are caught overstaying by an immigration officer, you may be arrested and taken to jail.

You may be held in the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) in Bangkok until your court hearing and flight home are arranged.

Deportation

If you overstay for more than 90 days, you may be deported from Thailand.

You may be required to pay repatriation costs.

Re-entry ban

You may be banned from re-entering Thailand for several years, depending on how long you overstayed.

The length of the ban increases with the length of the overstay.

Voluntary surrender

If you voluntarily surrender to authorities, the ban period may be shorter.

You can apply for a visa extension before your visa expires.
Larry *****
Circumcision by ladyboy with makeup scalpel from 7-11.
Melanie ****************
You usually don't want to plan an overstay. Best way to have problems.
Arma *******
Depends on the circumstances.. worst scenario

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Is it worth it ?
James *******
100k baht per day
Henrik *****
NEVER overstay
Armando **********
500 baht per day
Stephen ********
100,000 years in jail, or pay a 500 baht fine.
𝕄𝕒𝕘𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕝 **************************
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Charles *********
Long Po prison tour
Glyn **********
It's typical they give 57 or 58 days on a 60 day stamp.
Arnold **********
If the police catch you,a fine and they can ban you from entering Thailand for a long time.
Arnold **********
Tai **********
Why over stay? Just extend your visa, you’ll get an overstay stamp in your passport not something you want to have if you come to Thailand all the time
Kevin ******
500 baht aday
Robert *********
It's not the fine .

It's immigration prison if you are stopped and checked (I have seen that happen ,)

Two day red stamp.,a red flag to every immigration officer in any country that looks at your passport .

It's a really bad idea
Carl ******
Don't Over stay if you want to go back to Thailand
John **********
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.
Andy ***********
@Rene *****
not true one day overstay 500 baht and no arrest at all. You will be banned only if overstay is more than 90 days.
Todd *********
@Rene *****
good advice for those of you who can figure out how to slip 500 baht to police and move on with your day.
Ralph *******
@Rene *****
And if there are no direct flights to your country?
Rene ******
@Ralph ******
dont think it's an excuse for immigration...
Ralph *******
@Rene *****
I know! Just saying the if the requirement is a direct flight then that has to be available. No direct flights to New Zealand.
Rene ******
@Ralph ******
ah you refer to the text. No idea what they will do, try to test it out I'd say 🤣
Ralph *******
@Rene *****
Fuck that! I try not to mess with authority.
Rene ******
For those not believing you risk jail when overstaying

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Andy *********
Prison
John **********
You pay 500 baht per day but I'd avoid it if at all possible. If you come into contact with the police while on overstay you will potentially be arrested, transfered to immigration detention centre and deported
David *********
do what i did arrive at the airport with a white cane and sunglasses and when they ask you why you overstayed tell you can't read the dates
David *********
go straight to an immigration office for help
David *********
15 years hard labor
Grant ********
I thought you got a fine and banned from re-entry??
Micah ********
@Grant *******
Fine, yes (500/day, max of 20k). Ban only starts over 90 days, or if arrested while overstaying any number of days.
Tony **********
If leaving by Air you get one day grace.If its 2 days you are charged 2 times B500,so B1000 .I had 5 days overstay once.Just payed and was away.No red stamp or anything.
Ralph *******
@Tony *********
Was that recently?
Tony **********
@Ralph ******
No about 8 years ago,but i keep my ear to the ground.Some things never change.Like the B10 Songtew in Pattaya.
Ralph *******
@Tony *********
And I think some immigration things change all the time.
Bobby *********
The face book lawyers
Martin *******
What??? You didn't get your facebook lawyers degree yet. Sooo sad!!
Bobby *********
Patrick ********
I've been pulled to the side didn't pay nothing no entry in passport
Ralph *******
@Patrick *******
How many days overstay?
Patrick ********
Ralph *******
@Patrick *******
Yes. Someone else has said that they ignore 1 day if you’re leaving by air. That’s nice to know because it would be easy to overstay due to a flight delay.
Willem ****
Fąndn *******
@Willem ***
alien ??
Willem ****
@Fąndn ******
Check the oxford dictionary.

Alien: Belonging to a foreign country or nation.

It has nothing to do with ET phone home. Lol
Willem ****
@Fąndn ******
Yes you are. Haha. Me to
Joris **********
Simple rule, avoid overstay. It can't be so difficult.
Todd *********
@Joris *********
lol. Ever surpassed the speed limit in your shitty country and gotten a ticket in the mail?
Joris **********
@Todd ********
I haven't been to any shitty countries for many years. And by the way, I am very close to you. I have never had a speeding ticket. Why? What does that have to do with overstaying?
Todd *********
@Joris *********
I’m happy you got out.

speeding is also a ‘simple rule’. But people do it all the time. Because it’s a bit nonsensical. Just like overstay
Ralph *******
@Todd ********
The difference is you will get caught for overstay but have a good chance of getting away with speeding.
Todd *********
@Ralph ******
there is no difference. You will pay a fine for both and move on happily with your life
Ralph *******
@Todd ********
Only if you get caught. That’s why people risk it with speeding.
Todd *********
@Ralph ******
there is little or not ‘risk’ to overstay. You know exactly the punishment in advance
Ralph *******
@Todd ********
You know for sure you will be caught.
Todd *********
@Ralph ******
how exactly do you think that is likely to occur? They occasionally round up overstayers for sure. Often with many years of hiding. Nobody is out looking for the 10 day overstay guy
Ralph *******
@Todd ********
When you leave.
Todd *********
@Ralph ******
you pay your fine in the huge BKK overstay counter, thank the nice immigration officer for a great stay and move on with your life. It saves time lining up at immigration
Joris **********
@Todd ********
thanks. Try to avoid both speeding and overstaying in Thailand. Speeding poses an immediate danger to your safety and others on the road, with severe consequences such as accidents, fines, or imprisonment. Overstaying your visa can lead to legal issues, fines, deportation, or being blacklisted from the country. It's best to follow the rules to ensure a safe and hassle-free stay.
Todd *********
@Joris *********
thanks for the tips. I’m not ready for life to be that boring, but perhaps one day. We left our respective nanny state nations to live in a place with more personal choice and freedoms. So I plan to embrace it. Cheers 🍻
Joris **********
@Todd ********
you're welcome. Enjoy and cheers.
David ***********
Why even ask the question. Don't over stay.
Jim ********
@David **********
100% it’s not worth overstaying as can cause issues in the future, even if it is a couple of days. Been there and got the t-shirt and regretted it for years
Gary **********
@Jim *******
no it's OK..I over stayed due

to airline etc ..it was 3 days I paid at airport. No probs. I asked if I would get a black mark in passport they said no problems ...it was not my fault forever stay but airline problems so maybe that was why no mark ...
David ***********
@Gary *********
which airline.
Gary **********
@David **********
I for get now long time ago
Todd *********
@Jim *******
lol. What exactly has led you to ‘regret it’?
Jim ********
@Todd ********
had an ED visa refused due to this, constant questioning for multiple trips after. It’s an advice page and my advice to anyone is don’t overstay even by a couple of days as it’s not worth it. If you want to advise otherwise that’s your choice
Todd *********
@Jim *******
the ‘constant questioning’ is more likely due your Ed visa. Or something else. My advice is avoid overstay too. But recognize that you pay your fine and it’s over. I have several. And zero problems
Jim ********
@Todd ********
no the questioning was from the 2 overstay stamps. I got a new passport after and no further questioning but it’s just pointless to overstay
Todd *********
@David **********
there are hundreds if not thousands of overstays daily. The office for overstay fines in BKK is huge.
David ***********
@Todd ********
got my 30 day extension yesterday, 15 minutes.
Linhof *********
@David **********
not 15 minutes in every office
Michael **********
@Linhof ********
Chiang Mai near airport was 2 or 3 hours, can't remember exactly
David ***********
@Linhof ********
I know. Read some horrors stories. The advantages being away from the tourists centers
Linhof *********
@David **********
yeah my office is horrible. Hassle every time
Todd *********
@David **********
so you now have 30 days to exit. Go fast.
Kǎisǎ **********
300 days jail.
Bob **********
Hans *************
Peter ********
Willem ****
But not get stopped by the police. If you got caught with a overstay you will have a big problem. Not just a fine
Vinny **************
Payable at airport before you leave .

I overstayed by 2 days .
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Vinny **************
@Mark **********
since I overstayed .was by accident . I went to check in and airlines told me to go pay fine then come back to check in . Since then I have come back . Got married .got my pink id card and yellow book . Not that those mean much. But do help in some cases . But dont get pulled going to airport .you never no
Dave ********
500 baht per day.
Mark ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Peter ******
@Mark **********
and a red mark against you so if you ever want to move or extend this will go against you.
Todd *********
@Peter *****
no, it doesn’t
Todd *********
@Mark **********
if one day only, you likely won’t be fined. If two days 1000 baht. Note goes on your passport
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