What should I do if I overstay my visa in Thailand by two days?

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So…I am going to go over my visa by two days. Does anyone have experience with this? Is it a big enough deal that I should go to immigration for an extension, or just pay the fine and be on my way. (I will be flying out of Bangkok in case that’s relevant). Thanks!

Ask Thailand · Answer

If you're about to overstay your visa in Thailand by two days, it's a relatively minor issue, but it can still lead to complications. Most responses suggest that while the fine for overstaying is 500 baht per day (totaling 1,000 baht), it's wiser to avoid receiving an overstay stamp in your passport, as this could create problems for future travels. If your flight is close to midnight, you may potentially argue that it's only a one-day overstay and possibly have the fine waived. Overall, the safest advice is to visit immigration for an extension if you're concerned, especially to avoid legal troubles if stopped by authorities before reaching the airport.

Brian ******** · Answer

Overstaying your  date in your passport is breaking the law.

Many times on here people ask is it ok to overstay - 1, 2, 5 days etc. The fine at the immigration exit desk is 500 baht per day of overstay. Some immigration officers will waive the fine if it is only 1 day, but you’ll still get a red stamp in your passport.

However if you are stopped inside the country for any reason - like at a police check point - even on your way to airport or border crossing then be prepared for a whole lot of trouble.

The police may arrest you as you have broken the law. If they do you’ll be fined in court and then sent to the nearest Immigration Detention Centre, where you will be kept until you buy a one way ticket back to your home country. If you don’t have the funds for that you will be kept there until you find some means of raising those funds. Once you have your ticket, you will be deported and blacklisted from entering the country for up to 5 years.

Sounds dramatic but it sometimes happens. 500 baht a day sounds cheaper than 1900 baht at a local immigration office but in the overall scheme of things it is never wise to overstay.

Dimitri ******** · Answer

I almost cannot believe people telling you to get an overstay stamp because it is only 1000 Baht...  You DO NOT want that stamp in your passport.

Kool ******* · Answer

It is bt1900 for the extension, or bt500 a day overstay fine at the airport. If you are going to be out partying on your last few days I would get the extension, as lots of places are getting raided to after hours alcohol service, and if you happen to get caught up in one of those and are overstayed by even a day it could be trouble. If you aren't doing that kind of stuff then it is cheaper to pay the overstay fine than the extension, and it will not go against you, as long as you are flying out.

Bob ********** · Answer

Pay the fine and get an overstayed stamp

Markus ******** · Answer

If immigration gets you before you come into the airport bigger problem, if you reach the airport  1000 baht for both days

Gary ********** · Answer

Did it about 30 minutes ago, took less than 5 minutes, no issues !

Luc ************ · Answer

1000 baht and you will be fine.

Stuart ********* · Answer

The fine is 500 baht per day. Not a massive issue for two days generally. You’ll get an overstay stamp in your passport.

George ********* · Answer

If it is only two days that would be no problem you may need to pay a small fine at the airport and sometimes they waive it if it is only one or two days.

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