Answered2 months ago
What happens if I overstay my visa in Thailand for one day when traveling in December?
I’ve booked flights for December but will be there for 31 days. Booked before the visa change came into force. What’s going to happen when I leave because it’s more than 30days.
Answer summary
A traveler who booked a flight for 31 days in Thailand is concerned about the implications of overstaying their visa by one day due to recent changes in visa regulations. Comments suggest that while one day may result in a fine of 500 baht or more, it is generally manageable. However, some airline policies might refuse boarding if the visa does not cover the entire intended stay. Many advise applying for a tourist visa to avoid complications and ensure a stress-free travel experience.
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Jim *********
500 ,฿ fine if anything. Normal no fine under 24 hours
Rud **********
You cannot plan overstay😵💫 Apply for a visa and have a stressfree flight to the land of smile
Frankie *******
U can always apply for an extention at the immigration office in bangkok
Dean *******
Cash only, you have zero to worry about.
Samantha ************
get a tourist visa because some arlines may refuse to carry you if you dont have the correct visa and will over stay :)
Samantha ************
Dean Giles some airlines can refuse boarding so personally i wouldnt risk it - regardless of what thailand do for an overstay , id rather physically get there :)
i am a travel agent seen it happen many times over the years when people dont have visa for the duration of their holiday/flight ....they can and will be refused boarding depending on airline :) not worth the stress - no brainer for me
i am a travel agent seen it happen many times over the years when people dont have visa for the duration of their holiday/flight ....they can and will be refused boarding depending on airline :) not worth the stress - no brainer for me
TalentedHum************
For one day
I wouldn’t worry
Pay the 500bht
If they even charge you 500bht
It’s very unlikely for just one day.
I wouldn’t worry
Pay the 500bht
If they even charge you 500bht
It’s very unlikely for just one day.
TalentedHum************
Raymond Dowling
Why the angry face
Are you OK ? 🤔
Why the angry face
Are you OK ? 🤔
Ralph *******
Get an SETV and then there’s no problem.
Mick *********
As stated gat a tourist visa online. Will save you any hassle and not too expensive.
Gary *******
Just get a tourist E visa online then you be safe
Jonathan **********
Let’s be honest here, instead of the wannabe technocrats. At the very worst you’ll get charged 500 baht for 1 day overstay, but, they may well be a little lenient through the first several months after a big change like this. You could go up to immigration in Changwattana and waste several hours and pay 1900 for an extension, or maybe at 500 at the airport and enjoy your last day. A one-day overstay won’t have any effect on your ability to return. As they like to say here, “up to you.” Addendum, there is one level of worse that can yield all kinds of levels worse, and that is gettin stopped by the police and having them check your passport. The likelihood of this happening is pretty slim, you’d have to be acting on some way to really piss some people off, riding a scooter without a helmet or recklessly. So don’t do that. DonMt do anything stupid in front of any police officers, donMt done and dash, be respectful, and you should be ok.
Graham ******
Jonathan Seraphim No, the very worst is that he gets stopped by police while on the one day overstay, you need to read all of this and understand the possible consequences of overstay before giving advice on the subject especially when you think you know what is the worst thing that can happen.
Jonathan **********
Graham Seal I’ll accept that’s the very worst, but the likelihood is not very high. In over 12 years of living in Thailand I have never once been stopped by the police. You pretty much have to be acting like a complete ass, in which case you deserve the worst that can happen…
Chris ******
If it was me and I knew beforehand that I’m going to be in Thailand for 31 days then to negate any future problems I’d get a visa that covers the 31 days.
Peter ******************
90% of comments here don't consider the airline COULD give you problems because you stay there 31 days.
Suggestion: apply for tourist visa
Suggestion: apply for tourist visa
Samantha ************
Peter Benjamin Parker absolutely true :) im a travel agent and see this happen regularly
Paul *********
Peter Benjamin Parker 100%. I spoke to Emirates today and was told they "could" refuse boarding if stay was over the visa waiver.
Tv online is a real ballache. Took me over an hour to apply today. A mate did his yesterday and has received an email asking to resubmit all attachments!
Tv online is a real ballache. Took me over an hour to apply today. A mate did his yesterday and has received an email asking to resubmit all attachments!
Bruce ********
1 day over is no fine ...not a problem relax and enjoy your holidays ....no problem for future travels ...visitors often have problems caused by flight cancellations , accidents etc.....do not worry
James **********
This is the 3rd time this has been asked today.
Rich *******
OPJames Mitchell sorry didn’t realise.
Mark *********
James Mitchell get used to it mate there will be many more 🤦♂️😂
Peter ********
It’s Easily done getting a tourist visa online
Paul *********
Peter Slaman not "easily " done, but done online.
Ralph *******
You will be liable for a fine of 500 baht for each day over 30. For a day or two they don’t normally charge but it will be recorded. It could impact on future visas.
Nongnuch ********
Ralph Tyson . . . Two mistakes in your reply . . . . . . there is no fine for overstay under 24 hours. But from the second day on, ALWAYS a 500 THB fine for every day. And it just doesn't have any impact on your future entries, unless you are misusing touristic entries for a longstay
Ralph *******
Nongnuch Kamdee Yes. My concern would be in future if they were looking at your travel history it could be a black mark against you.
James **********
Ralph Tyson I will not impact anything.
Ralph *******
James Mitchell You know this for a fact?
Jim *********
Ralph Tyson I was 5 days over by accident once. Paid fine. 2500 ฿ . When I went for non O retirement they said it makes no difference. Would have no impact on my visa application.
Christopher ********
If you don’t do anything, a fine and an overstay stamp in your passport.
Ulrik *************
Christopher Leslie overstay is a crime, so don't plan for it
TalentedHum************
Christopher Leslie I’ve never had an overstay stamp nor a fine for one day overstay
Christopher ********
TalentedHummingbird5289 great 👍 how many times have you overstayed?
TalentedHum************
Christopher Leslie over the space of maybe 26years I’ve been going
I’d say 3or 4 times
I’d say 3or 4 times
John **********
Get a tourist visa before you travel
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