What should I do if I received an incorrect stamp on my Multi Entry Tourist visa in Thailand?

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Hi Tod, Robert, I'm a bit confused with a Multi Entry Tourist visa for 6 months. An acquaintance from Germany, living in Austria and got this visa in the consulate in Insbruck got 90 days stamped in ?! Went to poipet, (lot of hassel by the way) and got 60 days stamped in. That seems ok to me. He want to stay 2-3 weeks more so he will go to 'our' immigration office in Korat for a 30 day extension.
My question: Was the 90 days stamped in at arrival a mistake ?? I thought you only got 60 days when arriving. And then can have 2 times an extra 60 days with out/in at the border. I read this 60 days on (thai embassy) websites from different countries.
Thanks for clearing this up.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The acquaintance received an incorrect 90-day stamp upon arrival in Thailand with a Multi Entry Tourist visa, which should only grant a maximum of 60 days stay before needing an extension. If he hopes to stay 2-3 weeks longer, he plans to apply for a 30-day extension at the local immigration office. It's suggested that he should confirm the stamp since overstaying could lead to penalties, but as long as he now has a correct 60-day stamp, he should be fine.

Robert ******* · Answer

I think it is clear, if you can not communicate clear enough with your friend it does not help to write all kind of figures and what you think happened during his border run.

Peter **************** · Answer

Thought so. So that's maybe also the hassle. He did not understand the problem. But got back in Thailand already with a 60 day stamp. So don't need to correct the first stamp I guess.

Robert ******* · Answer

Yep, the stamp that gives him 90 days of stay using the METV is incorrect. He has to visit an Immigration officer to get this corrected, if he stays in Thailand longer than 60 days he will be in overstay, even with this wrong stamp as the passport owner is responsible to check if the stamps are correct. You can leave as many times you like and come back with this visa and on every entry you get 60 days of stay till the enter before or valid until date stated on the visa.

What should I do if I received an incorrect stamp on my Multi Entry Tourist visa in Thailand?

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