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What happens if you overstay on a DTV visa in Thailand?
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Nov 16, 2025
5 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERHas anyone overstayed on the DTV ?
I was 14 days over. Nov 4th was my stamp date and I thought the 14th. Did a border run to Laos. Paid the fine of 7000b and re entered Thailand no issues. They did say no visa on arrivals at that border.
I was 14 days over. Nov 4th was my stamp date and I thought the 14th. Did a border run to Laos. Paid the fine of 7000b and re entered Thailand no issues. They did say no visa on arrivals at that border.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the experience of one user who overstayed their DTV visa by 14 days before exiting to Laos and paying a fine. Participants shared personal anecdotes and advice on handling overstays on a DTV visa, emphasizing that while overstaying can be problematic, if managed correctly—such as paying the fine at an immigration checkpoint during exit—one may avoid severe penalties. The conversation also mentioned the risks involved, such as potential bans from re-entering Thailand depending on the length of the overstay and whether the individual was apprehended. Various comments highlighted the importance of staying informed about visa rules and the consequences of ignoring them.
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Cesar *******
Cheap bastards.
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…
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.
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 ❤️🙏
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?Henrik *****
Why even consider
Rud **********
Why , you can extend every 180 day entry with 180 days... go home , and do it again 😎
Michael ********
No worries .. my friend overstayed 6 days and paid the usual 500 baht per day fine. No issues
James ********
Correct ✅
John *********
@Michael *******
you are giving out irresponsible information, it's highly likely especially now, Thai immigration will revoke the dtv, don't give them a reason to do so. They are all powerful and act as they see fitTodd *********
@John ********
he is giving out accurate info. And you are a liar of the first order. Start adulting you whining ninny.James ********
That's Not happening
@John ********
... it's the same overstay rules as now in place for any overstay. Thai Immigration officers don't revoke the DTV visa for overstay.Siggi *******
@John ********
you spreading lies, nobody will revoke any visas, you don't know anything about immigrationAllan **************
@Siggi ******
. You may be right but why would you risk it on a five year mutable entry visa. You only need a immigration offer having a bad day to make things very difficult for you .Bob **********
@Siggi ******
imagination does not like the DTV at all and they can do whatever they want you’ll see soft power getting denied re entry unless they have signed up for more courses very soonLuit *****************
@Siggi ******
@John ********
knows a lot more than you about immigration or anything else. You always spread misinformation here. Overstaying certainly can be a reason to revoke a visa. Not likely they will do for a few days, but certainly possible.Siggi *******
@Luit ****************
why you act like you you know something? You know zero about Thai immigration. I am working in tourism since 13 years in Thailand and I know what officers can do and what not. I am minimum once a week at immigration dealing with themLuit *****************
@Siggi ******
How can you know that I know zero while your previous contributions clearly show your knowledge about immigration is not very good, even below zero because you just post incorrect and wrong information. But why are you in this DTV group anyway? Since you are working in Thailand, you cannot have DTV.Anonymous ******************
@Siggi ******
"Nobody will revoke any visa": Yeah, it seems like nobody knows anything except you, as usual 🤣. Some visas have been completely revoked, and even some actual visa holders had their visas cancelled, including ED visas. You may eventually start reading the news instead of spreading your nonsense. ******************************************************************************************************************
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@Siggi ******
I mean, if you are caught overstaying or if you overstay for 90 days or more and leave then you get blacklisted and your visa will likely be cancelled.Albeit, if you are caught overstaying, cancelling the visa would be more of a formality since it’s a minimum 5 year ban.
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Andrew *********
You just got a 5 year visa for doing little more than existing and you'd risk throwing it away to overstay a few days ?
Julien ****
@Andrew ********
who cares idiot. The guy was just sharing his experience.Reply to
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John **********
How stupid can people be?
Jerry ***********
@John *********
he probably glanced at his visa the month before. Thought 14th... then kept remembering 14th rather than checking again. More of an oopsieWannikea *********
@John *********
the bar is being lowered by the hour, hard to put a number on itRafael *********
@John *********
stupid is your comment, if you don’t have any information just ignore itIgor *********
@John *********
more than you can imagine 😃John *********
@John *********
veryReply to
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Steve *******
Why? How? You get 180 days per entry for five years, why would you mess that up with an overstay..?
Greg ********
@Steve ******
Exactly. If someone was sick or in accident then it would be no issue getting extension. If lack of funds to do a visa run it opens up all sorts of questions for Immigration.Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
You will get fined per day for your overstay. If it is over certain amount of days you'll will not be able to get back in the country for a very very long time.
James ********
Penalties and fines
Less than 90 days: A daily fine of 500 Baht, up to a maximum of 20,000 Baht, is charged upon departure. Paying the fine is usually sufficient, and you will not face a ban.
Over 90 days: A temporary ban from re-entering Thailand is imposed. The ban length increases with the duration of the overstay:
Over 90 days: 1-year ban
Over 1 year: 3-year ban
Over 3 years: 5-year ban
Over 5 years: 10-year ban
Less than 90 days: A daily fine of 500 Baht, up to a maximum of 20,000 Baht, is charged upon departure. Paying the fine is usually sufficient, and you will not face a ban.
Over 90 days: A temporary ban from re-entering Thailand is imposed. The ban length increases with the duration of the overstay:
Over 90 days: 1-year ban
Over 1 year: 3-year ban
Over 3 years: 5-year ban
Over 5 years: 10-year ban
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@James *******
Those penalties are for those who “surrender” to immigration and generally flying out and leaving meets that standard. If someone is “apprehended” on even a single day overstay they will be blacklisted for 5 years if it’s over a year then they get a 10 year blacklist.Todd *********
Anonymous participant 899 lol, you can't be serious.🤣😂 You honestly believe anyone 'caught' on a short overstay is actually getting banned. Nope. Not a chance. Learn some basic SE Asia survival skills.
Luit *****************
@Todd ********
According official sources you can even get banned for 1 day when caught."From 20th March 2016, if you are caught overstaying by even one day, you will face a ban from re-entering Thailand of five years. If you have overstayed by more than one year, you will face a ban of ten years."
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James ********
NOT 🚫 TRUE...These are the correct penalties..
Being caught: If you are apprehended by Thai authorities for overstaying, it can lead to a much harsher penalty.
Over 90 days: A one-year ban.
Over one year: A three-year ban.
Over three years: A five-year ban.
Over five years: A 10-year ban.
Being caught: If you are apprehended by Thai authorities for overstaying, it can lead to a much harsher penalty.
Over 90 days: A one-year ban.
Over one year: A three-year ban.
Over three years: A five-year ban.
Over five years: A 10-year ban.
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Greg ********
Anonymous participant 594 Given Immigration disdain for DTV they might just cancel it with pleasure.
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