What does it mean if your friend received a specific stamp at Phuket airport immigration before flying to Singapore?

Visa Rules Exit Stamps Thailand Immigration Tourist Visa Non-Immigrant Visa Visa Extensions

May 15, 2017

8 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

My friend just had this stamped in his passport at airport immigration in Phuket. He's flying to Singapore for a few days then returning. But unsure about the wording. Is this a standard exit stamp or anything to be concerned about? I think he intends on coming back for less than 30 days in a few days time. Thanks in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The stamp your friend received at Phuket airport immigration is not a standard exit stamp, but rather an 'extension denied' stamp. This indicates that he was previously granted a visa or extension, which has now expired, requiring him to leave Thailand immediately. If he plans to return within 30 days, he should be cautious as this could affect future entries depending on the type of visa he intends to apply for.

Amornrat **********

if he just had a non immigrant visa they would give him this stamp, of if he already had a 30day extension on an tourist visa or visa exempt they will give this denial stamp stamp too.

8 years ago

Tod *********

:( I forgot you get that stamp on Non-Immigrant Visas too if you can't get an extension.

Thanx

@Amor****

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8 years ago

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Tod *********

The image you posted ISN'T an exit stamp :/ If you're friend was exiting the country they'd get a triangle stamp like this.

8 years ago

Sophie *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yep he's just told me he got that one too. I think just concerned about coming back in 2 days but if he has a flight to the USA within 30 days he should be fine

8 years ago

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Sophie *******

Tod *********

You sure he got that stamp at the airport? That's NOT an exit stamp, it's the extension denied 7 days to get out of thailand stamp.

They sell you that at the immigration office for 1900baht IF you've already gotten a 30 day extension on a tourist visa or 30 day visa exempt stamp..

8 years ago

Sophie *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for your quick response! He can enjoy his flight now :)

8 years ago

Tod *********

It wouldn't be the first time an immigration officer used the wrong date on a stamp ;) :P

8 years ago

Sophie *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks Tod, thats what I thought too. I think maybe he got mixed up. They didn't ask him anything. He last went to immigration on 8th which is weird it is stamped 5th but maybe they forgot to change the stamp

8 years ago

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Sophie *******

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