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What options do I have if my visa expires soon while I'm offered a trip that extends beyond my visa date?
Mar 15, 2022
4 years ago
Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTERMy Visa expires on March 24th. I was offered magical trip somewhere that would take me past my Visa deadline by 2 days. I don't want to miss this amazing trip because it's all paid for by someone else. What options do I have?
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is concerned about their visa expiring soon and a potential overstay due to a prepaid trip. Community members share experiences and advice regarding overstaying, including paying fines for short overstays, the possibility of seeking an extension at immigration, and the risks associated with being caught. Generally, minor overstays of a few days seem manageable, but users warn about the importance of knowing the specifics of different visa types and extending before it’s too late.
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Jackc *********
No worries about that.Yu pay yur overstay then they ll give yu a fresh orange juice to wait.Just be carrefull not have any accident or somethings with a police during this 2 days..Good Luck!
Terary **********
can you extend?
Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Terary *********
I'm heading over to immigration right now to see if they can't do an extensionReply to
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Kat *********
You just pay 500 baht per day when you’re at airport immigration / passport control
Henry *****
Why don’t you go to immigration and ask them for extra 7 days just to get out of the country, maybe they’ll give you a stamp. If not then time to leave
Paul **********
1000 baht charge. If caught and arrested (for an actual crime, not for overstay that half the time they don’t even make 1-2 days worth stamping) AND you are on overstay (meaning you fled a drug charge etc.) you face the ban and jail time. People need to actually read the rules.
Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul *********
thank you for this. It's good to know that two or three days of overstay isn't going to be that big of a deal. Definitely not going to overstay by 90 days.Reply to
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Danny *************
I messed up one time, not on purpose. Was two days over. Paid a tiny fine. I really don't think they give a crap. Happy for the extra revenue.
Brett **********
What visa are you currently on and have you had any exstensions already?
Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTERI was on an ED visa.
Garrett ***********
Bruce Frausto If before your first covid extension you were on a tourist visa or visa exempt entry, you can apply for another covid extension until March 25th.
If you were on a non-immigrant visa, you cannot apply for a other covid extension.
In either case, you can submit and application and be denied, you'll get 7 additional days to leave thr country.
If you were on a non-immigrant visa, you cannot apply for a other covid extension.
In either case, you can submit and application and be denied, you'll get 7 additional days to leave thr country.
Brett **********
@Bruce ********
think depends on your original visa but if you need just a few extra days and have proof of flight they'll likely extend it to that date regardlessBruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brett *********
from what everyone has been posting there are no more extensionsBrett **********
Especially if you have the return ticket booked. Probably a wiser idea than overstaying
Brett **********
@Bruce ********
and you can't try for another before it expires?Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brett *********
one covid extension.Reply to
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Philip **********
Isn’t there a chance that if he gets caught by Police on an overstay he’ll be put in detention and deported and a five year ban?
Philip **********
@Bobby *******
Yes that’s what I’m talking about.Bobby ********
Matthew Thompson. He's talking if caught by police, not at the airport. It's arrest and deportation
Matthew **********
@Philip *********
first over stay no biggy I had that first visit two days just pay as you leave at the airportAng *****
@Philip *********
exactly ….no risk until caught - then it’s a huge mistake that will take time and money to fix!Reply to
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Brandon ************
You'll get a big fat red stamp in your passport and you'll have to pay 500₿ per day of overstay. The vast majority of time this plays no factor in future entry to Thailand.
Garrett ***********
I'm going to agree with Brandon, 3 day overstay is not an issue. If you're caught working illegally, you'll be blacklisted.
Bob *********
@Garrett **********
just what I was thinking Garrett I think he edited it after I asked if he had a work permit...Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Garrett **********
Nevermind guys. I am not taking it and risking anything. I still need to leave.Bruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Garrett **********
it's a vacation somewhere within Thailand that's all paid forReply to
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Tony ************
I overstayed 2 days and was allowed back into the country. If you pay the fine then you're good to go. Though there is a certain amount of days that if you overstay then you will be banned for a year
Tony ************
@Bruce ********
500 BAHTBruce *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tony ***********
what was the fine per day?Reply to
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