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What should I do if my visa ends tomorrow and I cannot leave Thailand due to a delayed COVID test result?

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Hi, I have an question to ask about overstaying.

I Currently in Chanthaburi, came on 26 May from Singapore on tourist visa. Visa extended for a month plus covid extension 2 months. Need to leave by 22 Oct, which is tomorrow and my flight is at 1830. My country has a requirement to do PCR test 48 hours before my flight. 

The hospital I went to is Bangkok hospital Chanthaburi and had my covid test done today morning, and was told that I will have my result tonight. But due to unforeseen circumstances, the hospital unable to get my result in time which causes me unable to board my flight back to Singapore tomorrow. My visa ends tomorrow 22 Oct. Tomorrow all immigration is closed due to holiday and then there’s Saturday and Sunday. So if my visa has ended, can I go back to Chanthaburi immigration office to explain my situation, so that they can give me an extension of 7 days, so that I won’t get fine for overstaying?

If there’s not an option, then how do I pay the fine for overstaying? Is it when I’m at the Bangkok airport immigration when im about to get my passport stamped then they will ask to pay the fine of 500baht/day?

Answer summary

The user is facing an issue with overstaying their tourist visa in Thailand due to a delayed COVID-19 test result, preventing them from departing on their flight. The immigration office will be closed due to a holiday, and the user is seeking advice on how to manage their situation to avoid fines. Comments indicate that it is possible to request a 7-day extension from the immigration office after the holiday, or if the user overstays, they can pay a fine of 500 baht per day at immigration upon departure.

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Kenny *****

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Admin probably can turn the commenting off already. Thanks! 😊

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I'll turn off commenting for you. In the future, you can turn off commenting. Click on the "..." and chose "turn off commenting".

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Robert *******

Robert *******

As the Immigration Office is closed due to National holiday and weekend, if you go first thing on monday, first working day after closure there are no fines for overstay.

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Robert *******

Robert *******

Which unknown holiday is that and is Immigration closed? Please the official link, thanks

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Hue *******

Hue *******

Just another bogus religious holiday that Tor Mor will avail itself of. Check your calender.

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Glen *********

Glen *********

foot in mouth maybe?

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Robert *******

Robert *******

, I'm just a moderator.

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Hue *******

Hue *******

Who died and made you god?! What are your qualifications that allows you to issue unproven information on the subject of visas?

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Robert *******

Robert *******

Please use facts, do not post your feelings about Thai officials.

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Kenny *****

Kenny *****

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thanks! 🙏🏼

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Glen *********

Glen *********

as I already said...

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Kenny *****

Kenny *****

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yup!

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James ********

James ********

Your Thai immigration office can give you an extension of 7 days for fee of 1,900 Thai baht.

Process is you apply for a thirty day extension which is 30 days and they deny it giving you 7 days to leave Thailand.

You will be on overstay from Oct 22 to the day you go to your local Thai immigration office or you fly out of Thailand... At 500 Thai baht per day overstay fine.

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Glen *********

Glen *********

because they are closed on 22 if he goes on Monday no problems and no fine.

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James ********

James ********

let's ask

if he agrees with you on no fine as office was closed. I think he will be fined as his Visa / extension of stay ended. But I could be wrong.

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Glen *********

Glen *********

respectfully don't need to ask Tod, I asked immigration directly about this guy as he messaged me yesterday... and they confirmed specifically in this matter he would have no fine and no problems if he goes Monday. So all sorted for him.

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Kenny *****

Kenny *****

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will there be any issue for me entering Thailand the next time I’m coming in?

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Benjamin ******

Benjamin ******

This will NOT affect your ability to get a visa in the future, or entering on a visa exempt.

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Kevin ***********

Kevin ***********

You pay at immigration passport control at the airport. After they determine you are on overstay, they will take you to a table to pay your fine.

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Kenny *****

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@Kevin **********

thanks! 🙏🏼

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