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What can I do if I have a 35-day stay in Thailand but only a 30-day visa?
Just realised that the 45 days visa has reverted back to 30 days, I'm arriving Monday the 10th for a 35 day stay, my question is whether I have to suck up the 5 days fine or is there something I can do about it?
Answer summary
The user is facing a situation where their visa has been reduced to 30 days but they plan to stay for 35 days. The community suggests options such as obtaining a visa extension for 1,900 baht, which can be done quickly at immigration offices in places like Krabi. They also warn against overstaying, as it could lead to significant fines or even a 5-year ban from re-entering Thailand. Discussions include the importance of having onward travel plans and the possibility of changing flights, although some express concerns about the costs involved.
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Priscilla *************
I arrived two days ago and wasn't asked any questions about my return trip. You could come and then see if you can apply for an extension.
Jo **********
why not stay 30 days rather than 35 days. What’s the big deal over the 5 days
Martin *********
OP@Jo *********
flights are already booked
Mike ********
@Martin ********
Doing a 30 day extension for 1900 bht is your easiest/cheapest/safest option,. I changed my return flight date with Thai airways and it cost me .30 pence !,. I’ve a nasty fealing I may get stitched up if I change dates again tho,.Jo **********
@Martin ********
can you change flights?Jo **********
@Martin ********
ok goodMartin *********
OP@Jo *********
yes definitely 👍Jo **********
@Martin ********
yes just go the extension don’t risk an overstayMartin *********
OP@Jo *********
not without a £200 charge, thinking about calling in to Sara buri immigration office after I arrived
Steve *******
You'll most likely need some onward travel within the 30 days as well
Mark *******
If you value the ability to travel freely and with minimal complications, do NOT risk it. Either get the extension (if you happen to be staying in Krabi it takes 15 minutes at Immigration not sure about elsewhere) or change your exit plans to be within the dates. Hell, do a border bounce at the very least. Overstays on a passport look bad.
Shane *******
@Mark ******
what do i need for a extension at krabi mate
Sean *********
Get a 60 day tourist visa before you go
Martin *********
OP@Sean ********
too late, they need 4 weeks
Graham ******
@Martin ********
which Embassy?
Will ************
Get an extension or hope you don’t get a spot check before you make it back to the airport. If you get caught it’s a straight 5yr ban
Stuart *********
The fine for 5 days overstay is 2,500 baht. The consequences if caught on overstay are possibly horrendous. Rarely happens but you don’t want to go there if you don’t have to.
Philip *********
@Stuart ********
Agreed. Immigration arrested a French man in CM 2 days ago for 3 days overstay!Stuart *********
@Philip ********
There must have been more to that story. Generally that doesn’t happen but without details we will probably never know why.
Becky **********
@Stuart ********
not sure if it’s the same one but there was a farang involved in an accident and he was a few days overstay.Stuart *********
Get an in country extension for 1,900 baht.
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