What happens if my friend overstays by one day while applying for a new B visa in Thailand?

Feb 29, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

A friend has a B visa and work permit and is due to leave on the 4th of March and apply for a new 90 B visa. unfortunately he miscalculated due to February having 29 days this year and he will overstay by one day. Does anyone have any experience in getting a new B visa when having an overstay stamp in his passport?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is seeking advice about their friend's situation where they have a B visa and work permit and will inadvertently overstay by one day due to a miscalculation involving February's leap year. Responses from the community reflect concerns about the consequences of overstaying, suggesting that it could complicate his application for a new B visa. Some participants emphasize the importance of avoiding overstays, while others mention that overstays can be checked at the Thai consulate and could affect future visa options like the Thai Elite Visa.

James ********

Good luck to your friend.

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5 years ago

Douglas *******

Strongly advise not to get any overstays, even if it means rebooking a flight. The rules can change. I had a 1 day overstay and had a v. hard time getting thru immigration about a year ago, and the overstay was a factor. Also, 2 overstays makes someone ineligible (as of a year ago) for the Elite Visa which is a great option if you have some money and want to live for an extended period in Thailand without constant visa and immigration worries.

5 years ago

Reiner *********

well.....so all explained......book a new flight to avoid problems and save 500 thb fee....together all easy....not more advise needed....

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

To my understanding, there's no relationship between overstays and getting through immigration (assuming, of course, you're not blacklisted). For the elite visa, I believe you're allowed a one day overstay only; do you have a source for that?

But, I agree...

NEVER OVERSTAY! Period!

5 years ago

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Benjamin ******

Robert *******

As far as we know overstay stamps are only checked at the Thai Consulate in Penang and for application for the Thai Elite Visa.

5 years ago

Ron *******

I believe Hanoi is now looking at back to back single entry non b visas

5 years ago

Eddy **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you, he is off to Hanoi so that will be some welcome news if he can not move his flights back one day.

5 years ago

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Eddy **********

Robert *******

On arrival a stamp with a date is placed in the passport.

That Feb has 29 or 28 days does not change dated stamps.

if he apply at a local Immigration Office it might effect the application,

5 years ago

Eddy **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes, I have pointed out to him that he should of checked the stamp and not worked it out based on 90 days.

5 years ago

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Eddy **********

Dai **********

Go a day earlier then , if that is possible

5 years ago

Eddy **********

ORIGINAL POSTER