What should I do if the immigration officer mistakenly stamped my entry as 30 days instead of recognizing my valid 60-day visa?

Thailand Visa Immigration Issues Overstay Visa Correction Tourist Visa Visa Extensions

Feb 24, 2018

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Seeking visa/immigration advice.. I have a valid 60 day visa in my passport, and i just realized the immigration officer at the airport did not see the visa and instead stamped me in for a 30 day on arrival visa.. which means I've now over stayed almost 20 days... if i go to immigration will they correct this for me if i go before the 60 days should have been up?! without penalty? Or do I have to leave the country asap? Thank you community! 💖

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user mistakenly received a 30-day visa stamp instead of being recognized for their valid 60-day visa, leading to an overstay situation. Community members recommend that the user should act quickly and visit immigration to correct the mistake as soon as possible. Most believe that the correction can be made without penalties if addressed promptly, as similar cases have been handled smoothly in the past. It is emphasized that one should always verify their immigration stamp upon entry.

Hilary *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

FOr anyone else dealing with this, a good friend of mine had it happen to her last month, and she noticed it just before her 60 days should have been up (so she was almost 30 days into the overstay)... she went to samui immigration and they handled it easily in less than an hour without any problems <3

7 years ago

Tod *********

Okay,

@Hil***

, you're NOT on overstay, you were stamped in wrong. Like possibly hundreds of people every day the country over.

BUT you do need to go correct the stamp asap.

It is your responsibility to make sure you're stamped in for the correct amount of time when you arrive here.

7 years ago

Hilary *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

thanks

@Tod ********

7 years ago

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Hilary *********

Ron *******

Seriously, don't wait. Technically your already on 20 days overstay if I'm reading your post correct?

7 years ago

Hilary *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

correct

7 years ago

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Hilary *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks

@Ron ******

and

@Robert ******

.. I was planning to leave the country in a week and was thinking I could wait it out until then, but it seems I should go to Samui asap to handle it there instead of waiting and doing it at the airport. Thanks for your support and suggestions!

7 years ago

Ron *******

Good idea Robert.

7 years ago

Robert *******

I agree with Ron, go as soon as possible. And directly apply for the 30 days Extension of Stay, saves you another trip to Samui. And check directly if they hand back the passport, check the dates.. Changing stamp on the spot is easy, it becomes more difficult if you are 50 days later.

7 years ago

Ron *******

You need to go ASAP. Most likely they will correct it but not noticing for 20 days isn't good.

Check and double check everytime you come through immigration.

7 years ago

Hilary *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

thanks

@Ron ******

7 years ago

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Hilary *********

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