Ask question

What should I do if my stay in Thailand exceeds the allowed days due to misunderstanding the arrival date?

Visa Rules Thailand Immigration Overstay Fine Visa Types Expats in Thailand

Feb 8, 2024

10 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I hope someone can advise me on this. I didn't realise that the day of arrival is classed as day 1. I had calculated day 30 to be on the 23 February and my flight is booked for then, but the stamp says exit by 22nd. Will I just have to pay a fine at immigration or is it more serious than that? Thanks for any information and advice you offer me

1,497

views

12

likes

33

all likes

4

replies

0

images

2

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user mistakenly calculated their stay in Thailand, believing they had until February 23rd but learned they needed to leave by February 22nd. They ask for advice on whether they will face fines for overstaying. Community responses clarify that if the user departs as scheduled, they may only be one day overstay and Thai Immigration typically waives fines in such situations.

James ********

I believe that the OP has the answer to his question.

Comments Closed

Like

Reply

Keith ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks everyone. Seems pretty straightforward.

Like

Reply

James ********

You're not the first one to make that error. As Thai Immigration counts the day you arrive into Thailand as DAY #1

Like

Reply

James ********

Don't worry...as long as you depart Thailand as booked, you will be on overstay one day, but Thai Immigration Officers will waive the usual 500 Thai baht fine as you pass thru Immigration at the airport.

Like

Reply

Reply to

James ********

Reply

Thai Visa Advice

... members · 40% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice group is a specialized Q&A forum for visa-related topics in Thailand, ensuring detailed responses.

Thai Visa Advice

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice

What should I do about a short overstay in Thailand before my flight?

12 comments

8 months ago

What should I do if my departure from Thailand is on April 1, 2024, but my visa expires on March 31, 2024?

108 comments

9 months ago

What are the current rules for overstaying a visa in Thailand when flying out within 24 hours?

14 comments

a year ago

What should I do if I overstay my visa in Thailand by one day?

33 comments

a year ago

What should I do at the airport if I have a one-day overstay in Thailand?

9 comments

a year ago

What should I do if my visa expires one day before my flight out of Thailand?

33 comments

2 years ago

Should I extend my visa for one day or pay an overstay fine at the airport in Thailand?

38 comments

2 years ago

Is it possible to get a 45-day stamp in Thailand, extend it for 30 days, and then pay a fine for a 3-day overstay when leaving?

50 comments

2 years ago

What are the risks of overstaying my visa in Thailand by one day?

10 comments

2 years ago

What should we do if my partner's 30-day reentry visa in Thailand runs out before our flight?

7 comments

2 years ago

Is there a way to avoid fines for a one-day overstay in Thailand?

28 comments

3 years ago

What are the risks of overstaying a visa for one day in Thailand?

2 comments

3 years ago

Is it okay to overstay my Thai visa by 2 days if I leave on February 23rd and return March 1st?

28 comments

3 years ago

What are the implications of having a one-day overstay in Thailand due to a flight change?

9 comments

3 years ago

What should I do if I overstay my tourist visa in Thailand and how to apply for extensions?

24 comments

3 years ago

What should I do if I have a one day overstay on my tourist visa in Thailand?

10 comments

5 years ago

What are the consequences of a one-day overstay in Thailand?

8 comments

5 years ago

What are the consequences of overstaying a Thai visa by one day?

15 comments

5 years ago

Do I need to leave Thailand by February 12 if my visa states 'admitted until' that date?

8 comments

6 years ago

What happens if I overstay my tourist visa in Thailand for one day?

0 comments

6 years ago

What should I do if my visa has expired by one day in Thailand?

21 comments

6 years ago

What are the implications of overstaying a visa exemption in Thailand, and how can I avoid future issues?

25 comments

7 years ago

What should I do about my expired tourist visa in Thailand and the overstayed stamp?

46 comments

7 years ago

What should I do about a two-day overstay on my Thai visa?

37 comments

7 years ago

What should I do about a mistaken exit stamp date in Thailand and my upcoming extension?

16 comments

8 years ago

Data protection policy Terms and conditions Disclaimer Privacy policy Refund policy

The asq:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.