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What happens if you overstay on a DTV visa in Thailand?

Nov 16, 2025
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Has anyone overstayed on the DTV ?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Many expats have shared experiences regarding overstaying on the DTV visa (which allows for multiple entries over five years). It's generally advised that if you realize you have overstayed, you should exit Thailand as soon as possible and pay any fines at the immigration checkpoint, as this ensures your DTV visa remains valid. However, it's crucial to avoid encounters with police before addressing the overstay, as this can lead to more severe consequences, including possible blacklisting. Some individuals express that there are valid reasons for overstaying, such as medical emergencies, but it's important to handle any overstay correctly to prevent future immigration issues.
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Oleg ***********
Oleg ***********
Had money for dtv and no money to bounce there and back. Normal story.

Pay overstay and try to come back with fast track…
Clare *****
I think some have due to medical situations. That is really the only acceptable excuse. Don’t blacken your record.
Rio ******
It's a 5 year Visa with multiple entries.
AllSabaai ******
Useless...

There are some type of people don't deserve any single chance and don't deserve a foot step in the kingdom

They are addicted to breaking law and rules whatever you give them, you will get headache from them.
Maneeporn ********
Overstay on a DTV visa is usually not something to panic about, as long as you handle it correctly.

If you realise you have overstayed, you can go to the immigration checkpoint when leaving Thailand, pay the overstay fine, and your DTV visa will still remain valid. This is because DTV is a multiple-entry visa.

➡️ Once you re-enter Thailand again, your stay will reset to Day 1, and you will receive another 180 days from the date you arrive.

However — the part you really need to worry about is this:

If you get arrested or stopped by the police before reaching the immigration checkpoint (even for a small petty case), then this becomes serious. In that situation, you may not only pay the fine, but you could also face a possible blacklist under immigration rules.

So if you become aware that you’re overstaying, the safest thing is to exit the country as soon as possible and clear it properly at the border.

Hope this helps and keeps you safe ❤️🙏
Marcopolo ******
The most people's hire are asking way would you......? Way juste because your mabye working or juste forget the date you have too go out... Can happen to every body I 🤔
Anonymous ******************
If we enter the kingdom a few days before the visa expires do we get one more 180 days? So total 5
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years?
Kool *******
It is the same as any other overstay.
JewishM*******