What should I know about border bouncing from Thailand to Singapore if I've overstayed by one day?

Visa Exempt Overstay Border Bounce Thailand Immigration Visa Rules Entry and Exit Regulations Thailand Border Services

Apr 26, 2024

7 months ago

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Anyone have any recommendations in regards to doing a border bounce from Thailand to Singapore back to Thailand? I’m going to be overstaying by one day unfortunately due to my flight being cancelled last minute. Will there be any issues with immigration if I were to fly back in visa exempt after only one day in Singapore and also just having overstayed by one day? Input please?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses concerns about performing a border bounce from Thailand to Singapore after an unexpected one-day overstay. Comments suggest that a brief overstay typically does not incur problems, especially if less than 24 hours and if one departs by air. Suggestions include seeking an extension at immigration or considering a land border bounce as it may provide a smoother entry back into Thailand. The necessity of avoiding a pattern of border bouncing to evade immigration scrutiny is highlighted.

Aake **********

Go to imigration ask for extension

7 months ago

Tod *********

@Elise ********

you might be better off just bouncing out and back by LAND with a service that takes foreigners to the border

US passport is allowed TWO 30 day free entry by land in a calendar year

and

you won't get hassled about why you're "living here" on free stamp entries like can happen when you fly in especially if you do one of those "stay out just a few days" bounces.

You're not fooling the officers at passport control in the least 😮 and they know the only reason you left was to come back on a new free entry stamp 😕

I'd say if all you're wanting is a new free 30 day stamp, bounce with a service by land to get it

7 months ago

Elise *********

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thank you 🙏

James ********

do as

suggested. LAND BORDER BOUNCE only. With an experienced border run service company.

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Tod *********

@Elise ********

what is your nationality? Your profile seems to show you're Russian.

7 months ago

Elise *********

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@Tod ********

I’m traveling on a US passport

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Tony *******

Just flown this route with Scoot, stayed 3 hours in Singapore. Though I do have a Non O visa.

Overstay should not cause a problem. It’s only when you get picked up by police that they can then deport you.

As for coming back next day, that is down the IO. If he thinks you are living here and border bouncing to stay here, eventually they will ask questions

7 months ago

Tod *********

@Tony ******

totally different set of circumstances with you holding a Non-O visa bouncing out and back where the O/P wants to come in visa exempt 😕 That's like comparing Apples to Durian 😮

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Wannikea *********

If overstay is less than 24 hours and flying out the fine will be waived and you'll get a stamp stating as such.

7 months ago

Elise *********

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@Wannikea ********

ah ok, perfect, it will be less than 24hrs 🙏

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