Answered3 years ago
What should I do if I make a mistake with my Thai visa at the airport?
I promised some news about the story of my husband and his mistake ( 30 days visa exemption instead of reentry permit with non-O retirement visa)
A visa agency advised my husband to go to Chiang Mai international airport. He was received by an immigration officer who said “Mai Pen Rai” and took him to the first floor in the departure control area. They converted the 30 days visa exemption stamp to a reentry permit stamp and no one asked him for money.
So lucky and relieved!!
Thank you to everyone who gave their advice and especially to those who took a positive and caring position in this heated debate on whether my husband is an idiot or not. 😅🥰
Please let’s be supportive and indulgent. We all can make idiot things because we are tired, inattentive, or forgetful or because we are confused with the administrative paperwork.
Thank you to the admin for having deleted the insulting messages . 🙏🙏
Here is the link to my first post [members only]
A visa agency advised my husband to go to Chiang Mai international airport. He was received by an immigration officer who said “Mai Pen Rai” and took him to the first floor in the departure control area. They converted the 30 days visa exemption stamp to a reentry permit stamp and no one asked him for money.
So lucky and relieved!!
Thank you to everyone who gave their advice and especially to those who took a positive and caring position in this heated debate on whether my husband is an idiot or not. 😅🥰
Please let’s be supportive and indulgent. We all can make idiot things because we are tired, inattentive, or forgetful or because we are confused with the administrative paperwork.
Thank you to the admin for having deleted the insulting messages . 🙏🙏
Here is the link to my first post [members only]
Answer summary
A community member shared how her husband successfully resolved a visa issue at Chiang Mai airport, where an immigration officer converted his 30-day visa exemption stamp into a reentry permit without charging a fee. This positive experience highlighted the importance of effective communication with immigration officials and the need for patience in visa matters. The discussion also emphasized kindness and support within the expat community regarding visa challenges.
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Chuck *****
Good to see you have your husband's back 👍 if he is a idiot then he is your idiot 😉 happy traveling
Petrouchka ******
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😉🥰Joe ******
Always good to double check the stamps and dates in the passport on entering, it's an easy mistake to make, and usually people too tired and distracted to spot it on entering Thailand.
Petrouchka ******
OPJoe Mann true but in this story, it is my husband’s mistake to have entered with his new empty passport without mentioning he has a non-O visa nor showing his old passport 🤭😬
Joe ******
@Petrouchka *****
oops. Glad it was sorted.
Brown ********
Great it worked out. Nice there's a bit of heart in immigration afterall
Tracey **********
Great news..👍 all is well that ends well.. 🙏❤️ we can all make mistakes we are human.. apart from some of the trolls who made the rude unnecessary comments, they are perfect however, we must not forget this 🙄😏 sigh!
Rob ****
Excellent news. Thanks for the update 👍
Michael ********
But still 30 days
Petrouchka ******
OP@Michael *******
because his non o retirement visa expires the 6 of December. This is the last day to apply for an extension. Here is the link to the complete story
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Stuart ******
Me and my wifey use the word idiot a bit. Only recently delved into the origins / nuances of the word
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without even reading that, and just now considering it, i'd say 'idiot' is someone with lots of ideas. Def not just a stupid person. Just felt the need to share that. Know what you're doing with your words innitPetrouchka ******
OP@Stuart *****
ok ok, but in my first post I received very agressive and offensive words. No ambiguity at all ! No doubt about the intentions. Anyway it is never nice to be simply treated of idiot. Sometimes we do not measure the impact of our words and we justify ourselves but let’s try to keep benevolent words in mouth. It is something we all appreciate and that warms the heart. Everything that contributes to peace is urgently needed.
ฉันเป็นทางของประชาชน *********
No one is an idiot with Visas. It’s just not standardized in Thailand.
Shayne **********
One thing I try to suggest for everyone is to check immediately if what any immigration official or consulate official enters into your passport.
I have heard 30 or 40 stories about this exact thing.
I have heard 30 or 40 stories about this exact thing.
Petrouchka ******
OP@Shayne *********
yes sure we have to check immediately but in this story, it is my husband’s mistake to have entered with his new empty passport without mentioning he has a non-O visa nor showing his old passportShayne **********
@Petrouchka *****
oh. Interesting.
Martin *********
Fantastic news and great immigration officer
Hans-Georg ******
Very good solution. Great effort and great immigration officer!
Petrouchka ******
OP@Hans-Georg *****
yes ! really fortunate and grateful
Rick ********
I agree with your comments
Mark **********
🙏❤️🩹🇹🇭🙏
Philip *********
good news...
Peter ***************
It’s saddening that members of this and other groups belittle and troll others when seeking information. The knockers say it’s what to expect on social media. I say common courtesy and manners need restoring in society.
Mark *********
@Peter **************
Yes Peter. I don't get it either. It is bullying mentality from the safety of their smartphones. No courage to do it face to face. People innocently ask questions, albeit some quite naively, and then get blindsided by someone hiding on a computer.
อ้วน *********
@Peter **************
just block them, if everyone did that they'd only be talking that way too each other. I hardly see them at all anymore.Peter ***************
@อ้วน ********
yes I have in many cases. I think this the fb bots that crucify reelers for the slightest breaking of the rules. Meta could easily stock such rubbishy language
Loretta *******
Michael ********
@Peter **************
like many of us I’m a member of a lot of groups either to get information or to keep up with what’s going on back home. This group has the highest percentage trolls and morons than any group I belong to. That being said I have gotten some helpful precise information here that helped me save some time and moneyPetrouchka ******
OP@Michael *******
i fully agree with youPeter ***************
@Petrouchka *****
I second that motion!Petrouchka ******
OP@Peter **************
So true Peter. In certain groups, insults and humiliations have become commonplace. We should be implacable and impose courtesy. Some people enjoy scorning and humiliating others when they don't even know them. Behind the screen, they feel a kind of power that fills their frustration. Their contempt speaks more about their neurosis and their emptiness. But it is very harmful and noxious.
Jeff *****
Great that everything was sorted out well! 👍👍👍
Petrouchka ******
OP@Jeff ****
we did not expect that it will be sorted out so easily What a good surprise
Simone *******
Very pleased for you that it has all worked out for the best..
I am also sure your attitude with the officers helped immensely.
Yes, regardless of how many years we may have been here, our different types of visas, we do occasionally make mistakes.
We are not perfect, but it's nice to know that the IOs can also be understanding and benevolent on occasion.
I am also sure your attitude with the officers helped immensely.
Yes, regardless of how many years we may have been here, our different types of visas, we do occasionally make mistakes.
We are not perfect, but it's nice to know that the IOs can also be understanding and benevolent on occasion.
Petrouchka ******
OP@Simone ******
en effet, les différents détails concernant le visa sont assez complexes et déroutants. Oui, ils ont été vraiment très compréhensifs et gentils avec lui. Merci pour votre message bienveillant 🥰Simone *******
@Petrouchka *****
- Je suis contente pour vous et votre mari.Ça fait du bien d'avoir de bonnes nouvelles de temps en temps!
Joe **************
8. November or 6. Dezember or 7. Dezember........555 You can choose🤣🤣🤣
Petrouchka ******
OP@Joe *************
🤣🤣🤣 but it will be 6 of December … 555 no choice because it is the last day of his retirement visa
John ********
Why did he lose a day? Sorry I don’t understand
Petrouchka ******
OP@John *******
because his non o retirement visa expires the 6 of December. This is the last day to apply for an extension. Here is the link to the complete story
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Steve *******
Wow that's great news. It usually never is that smooth and painless, happy for you guys
Petrouchka ******
OP@Steve ******
thank you 🙏 yes this is an happy end I really wanted to share
Daniele ***********
Isn't the re entry permit normally 1000 baht before leaving? Did he get it for free after entry? Or already has a multiple entry permit?
Petrouchka ******
OP@Daniele **********
He had already paid for a single reentry permit before leavingDaniele ***********
@Petrouchka *****
oh, ok, so it was a mistake of the officer that stamped he inPetrouchka ******
OP@Daniele **********
no. It is not immigration officer mistake. My husband showed his new passport and got a 30 days exemption visa. He forgot to show the “old” passport with the non-o retirement visa. 🤭 here is the link to the complete story **********************************************************************************************
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Tyler *******
That's awesome! Good on TM for being understanding about the mistake!
Petrouchka ******
OPYes really grateful for their comprehension
Michael ******
Great it all worked out well for your husband! Relax and enjoy !!
Petrouchka ******
OP@Michael *****
thanks a lot 🙏😍
Nongnuch ********
love it! All the best wishes to both of you and have a good time in Thailand!
Robert **********
@Nongnuch *******
glad you got it sorted!Petrouchka ******
OP@Nongnuch *******
thank you so much ♥️Activity
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