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What should I do about my visa situation in Chiang Rai with an upcoming overstay?

Visa Extension Overstay Consequences Thailand Immigration Rules Visa Exempt Chiang Rai Travel to Laos

Timothy ****************

asked Nov 25, 2024

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Hi , I’m asking for advice on best option , I arrived on 60 day visa exempt 14/11 and planed a trip to Laos which was cut short I fly back to Australia on 21/1/2025 and my visa stamp is good till 19/1/2025. I’m in Chiang Rai , I go to immigration pay 1900 baht for 2 days or pay a overstay fine , I come 2 or 3 times a year for holidays 🙏

Answer summary

The user is seeking advice on whether to pay for a visa extension at the Thai immigration office in Chiang Rai or to risk an overstay fine since their visa is valid until January 19, 2025, but they must leave by January 21, 2025. Comments emphasize the importance of avoiding an overstay due to severe penalties, including potential issues for future visits. The consensus is to pay for the extension, which would be a minor cost difference compared to the risks associated with an overstay.

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Colin *******

An overstaying stamp raises red flags if you come back to Thailand

2 years ago

Frank **********

Get the extension and keep your record clean.

2 years ago

Jason ******

Overstay is 500 bht a day so 1000bht,best to pay the immigration 1900,only 900 more and avoid any overstay passport stamp as it's a red flag that you did an illegal action 🙏🏽

2 years ago

Timothy ****************

@Jason *****

thankyou im going to immigration this week ,just thought I’d ask 🙏

2 years ago

Jason ******

@Timothy ***************

good choice 🙏🏽

2 years ago

Brandon ************

You should NEVER go on overstay. Even a random interaction with the police like a checkpoint could result in you being jailed, deported and banned from Thailand for 5 years for one day overstay. Plus if you are traveling to Thailand 2 or 3 times per year, they have been giving greater scrutiny to people who come often, and having an overstay of any duration may cause you to receive increased scrutiny in your future trips.

2 days overstay would be a 1000 baht fine, so you're really only paying 900 for the extension, and for peace of mind.

2 years ago

Timothy ****************

@Brandon ***********

thankyou I was going to do this just thought I ask 🙏 will go to immigration this week

2 years ago