Answered7 months ago
What should I do regarding my visa and flight cancellation while in Thailand?
Hi everyone, my flight by qatar at march 29 th is cancelled. my stamp in the passport valid until march 29th. I bought a new ticket with thai air on april 10th. I have been in immigration today to get extension for 30 days, ich got infiormation that iat my case i do’t need to do 30 days extra visa. female officer has announced that when i leave the country on april 10 i have to show immigration proof of my flight cancellation qatar was sending to me and i don't have to pay a fine for overstay. has anyone heard of such rules in this emergency situation? is that correct?
Answer summary
A user reported a flight cancellation by Qatar Airways and sought clarity on whether showing proof of that cancellation would exempt them from overstaying fines when leaving Thailand. They were informed by immigration that they would need to show their flight cancellation proof upon departure but would not incur fines for overstaying. Comments reflected a consensus on the correctness of this information, advising the user to keep all documentation related to the canceled flight and new ticket handy, which supports current immigration leniency regarding overstays due to disruptions from canceled flights.
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Andrew ********
Yes correct i overstayed 16 days on my 90 day visa .letter of cancelation of flight from Qatar was needed
Bob **********
You got no choice but to believe her
Steve **********
Yes it's correct because you have been stuck here. As long as you can show proof of the details of the original flight and the cancellations.
สก็อต *********
I’m sure there was an official statement released within the last few weeks stating that . Or was I dreaming
Bbc *********
Get a paper written to avoid miss communication and end up u blacklist
Seko ******
You r better than me , when I leave I will have 28 days visa expired 😁 I hope female officer told that correct
Lea ******
Correct
Betty *********
Yes, it was published. You must keep youre original flight détails (print them?) And show as uou leave the country.
Alan **********
Just read the "posters" down below, posted by Stanners and Nesland, with the official Thai guidance for the situation.
Wannikea *********
Yes that is the current policy in effect regarding overstays due to the orange idiot.
Saleh ************
Yes it's correct but better you come with a printed copy of the cancellation email
Richard ***********
Yes that is international law you are stranded
Terence **********
Seems quite logical and sensible
Ellen **********
My friends flight was cancelled and she got 7 days extention for 1900 baht. The new flight out she finally could book was after that. So one more time to the immigration in town and they told her exactly the same as they told you. At the airport the lady immigration officer asked her why she didnt take the first flight and my friend shouted very loudly " because there is a war". 😆 she passed without problems.
Tim ********
Thailand seems to be working with you I went to Vietnam last week my flight was canceled I made new flight for march 24th my visa was until 23ed they made it very hard and charged me 1,000,000 dong I went to immigration 3 days before they told me they could do nothing to help I needed to leave on the 23ed and waived for next in line. Vietnam sucks Ill never go back its not that great and yes I also know they will not miss me I was there for 9 days
Colin *****
Speak to 5 different immigration officers, and you will get 5 different answers.
Peter **********
Why did’nt you follow through on the 30 day extension?
Betty *********
Peter H Bates immigration do not want 100sof stranded tourists turning up at immigration. For nothing. It was published in the newspapers. Look online.
Syed *****************
Hopefully
Jo *********
Correct a friend of ours just did the same
Gerar ********
The information from the officer is correct as long you have proof of the cancelled ticket after 28 February.
Corinne ***************
Yes correct, with a proof of flight cancelation. I was 3 days overstay, the check in counters checked with the immigration officer and it was fine, no sanction.
Graham ******
Corinne Jeanne Beyer When was that, the beginning of the outbreak or 3 weeks plus later?
Corinne ***************
Graham Seal I left on 17th March with a rerouted flight from Qatar airways. Flight due on 5th March got cancelled. All went well.
Hǝınz ***********
Yes, Ive read that too. Just keep proof of flight cancellation on you while you are here, in case you get in a random police check.
Martyn *******
I left to Singapore to prevent an overstay after 90 days in Thailand with a flight cancelled by Qatar. I explained to immigration on my return and told them I wanted to stay only until I could re book with them. They gave me an additional 60 days and were very helpful
Joe **********
Correct.
ConfidentR***********
Yes sounds about right if that's what immigration said better to take her advice than Facebook
Brett *****
Immigration knows more than Facebook
Phuket ******
Brett Lee what a stupid unhelpful answer...🙄
Brett *****
Phuket Paul what an actual correct answer
Gregg *******
Apply for and get the extension before your current entry expires and there is no overstay.🤔
Jib *******
If possible, requesting a 'Letter of Confirmation' from your embassy or asking the Immigration officer for a short-term stay extension (such as 7 days or as necessary) would be safer than heading to the airport with an expired stamp and no updated authorization."
"Keep all evidence: If you decide to follow the officer's advice, you must print out the flight cancellation email from Qatar Airways and your new flight ticket, and keep them with you at all times.
I hope everything goes smoothly for you!
"Keep all evidence: If you decide to follow the officer's advice, you must print out the flight cancellation email from Qatar Airways and your new flight ticket, and keep them with you at all times.
I hope everything goes smoothly for you!
Graham ******
Jib Remax the OP may be eligible for a 30 day tourism extension if still on the original 60 day entry stamp
Gerar ********
Depends which embassy as the European embassy’s don’t supply a letter.
As long you have proof of cancelled ticket after 28 February you will not be fined.
As long you have proof of cancelled ticket after 28 February you will not be fined.
Seko ******
Gerar Teuben I göt refund. Qatar airways sent mail : refund or change ticket, I choosed refund and I bought other company ticket. And I will have 28 days overstay. Do you think they will let me pay or not? ( Qatar ticket 6march, and they sent email 3 March, they didn't said your flight cancelled, they only offer : if ur ticket 28feb-6march you can refund or change ticket date, and I choosed refund) thanks
Gerar ********
As long you have the cancellation email with all the data from Qatar Airlines you should be fine and pay nothing.
Alan *******
I did exactly the same as you. Was given 2 day overstay fine then 30 day extension visa. I suspect it's down to immigration officers discretion 🤷♀️
Ian *********
If the officer told you that in the immigration office why are you questioning it??
Arnold *******
The hardship isn't leaving Thailand, its coming back. You don't want to be put on the "blacklist." Be sure your passport or file is notated somehow.
Arnold *******
Ian Cameron People routinely give misinformation
ConfidentR***********
Ian Cameron because everyone likes to ask Facebook 😂
Tony **********
Ian Cameron because you should never believe a verbal answer you need it in writing
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