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What are the penalties and implications of overstaying a visa in Thailand?
Aug 5, 2018
8 years ago
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTEROVERSTAYING IS ILLEGAL !!! >:(
I think we need to touch on this subject because topics about overstay come up at least once a day.
Plain and simple it is against the law to overstay, period, end of story.
The fine for overstay is 500 baht a day and caps out after 40 days at 20K baht.
The overstay/banning penalties have been in effect since March 20, 2016.
Too many people think it's no big deal and truth be told short overstays are usually no problem and at this time having an overstay stamp in your passport doesn't hurt you when you entering the country again.
The thai consulate in Penang recently started a policy where they will not issue a tourist visa to people who have an overstay stamp in their passport. There is no telling when/if other consulates will start following this policy.
My advice to anyone is DON'T overstay!
I think we need to touch on this subject because topics about overstay come up at least once a day.
Plain and simple it is against the law to overstay, period, end of story.
The fine for overstay is 500 baht a day and caps out after 40 days at 20K baht.
The overstay/banning penalties have been in effect since March 20, 2016.
Too many people think it's no big deal and truth be told short overstays are usually no problem and at this time having an overstay stamp in your passport doesn't hurt you when you entering the country again.
The thai consulate in Penang recently started a policy where they will not issue a tourist visa to people who have an overstay stamp in their passport. There is no telling when/if other consulates will start following this policy.
My advice to anyone is DON'T overstay!
TLDR : Answer Summary
Overstaying your visa in Thailand is illegal and can result in significant fines, starting at 500 baht per day and capping at 20,000 baht after 40 days. Since March 2016, these penalties have been enforced, and recent policy changes at the Thai consulate in Penang have begun to deny tourist visas to those with an overstay stamp in their passport. Many community comments emphasize the necessity of respecting immigration laws and the ease of obtaining extensions or leaving the country correctly to avoid fines.
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Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnd before comments go totally off the rails I think everyone gets the idea that overstaying is NOT a good thing and should be avoided if possible.
Thanx one and all for the comments (y)
Thanx one and all for the comments (y)
Brett *****
Ban them from this site
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI can't see how banning people who ask about overstays is going to help people learn to color inside the lines :/
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Brett *****
Don’t over stay
Simple respect the rules of the country
Simple respect the rules of the country
Brett *****
@Michael *******
agreedMichael ********
Respect is something people don't seem to think about these days.
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Timothy ******
Can you pin this post.
Joe **********
Loads of aliens need to surrender themselves to the authorities...
Jonathan *******
There is literally no reason to overstay. Border bounces and visa extensions are easy to sort out. Hopefully more people listen to this message
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTERNOTE: usually on a single day overstay when flying out internationally the 500 baht will be waived and you will only get a small stamp in your passport next you your departure stamp
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTERIF you exit by a land crossing you will pay for every day overstay, they do NOT waive the first day,
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Michael ********
I have realized after working in a hotel that many many people out there just do whatever they want. They don't care about the rules, they just do, what, they, want.
Then the look of surprise on there faces when you kick them out.
If you cant follow the immigration laws in another country then you should never leave your home country. Imagine how small the airport lines/immigration lines would be if everyone was organized and had there head screwed on.
Then the look of surprise on there faces when you kick them out.
If you cant follow the immigration laws in another country then you should never leave your home country. Imagine how small the airport lines/immigration lines would be if everyone was organized and had there head screwed on.
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