What should I know about the procedures for overstaying a visa in Thailand?

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May 9, 2018

7 years ago

Ricky ********

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I met a fella 2 years ago who was about 4 or 5 months overstay had no money but wanted to go home I took him immigration they said u gotta go  police station went there they arrested him court next morning 1000 baht fine overstay then jail until he could get money for ticket home after a month in jail German consulate come down to Phuket paid his ticket and also the cost of 2 officers to escort him to airport from phuket to Germany lucky u could go from phukett otherwise the officer would escort u to Bangkok

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the experience of an individual who assisted a friend who had overstayed their visa in Thailand. Key points include the typical immigration procedures for overstayers, including facing a judge, fines of 3,000 to 5,000 baht, detention until travel arrangements are made, and the role of the consulate in facilitating the return process. Additional comments clarify consulate involvement, stating that family members may help with finances instead of the consulate directly covering costs.

Daniel ************

German consul didnt pay for him - they arranged family members to sent money to the embassy.

7 years ago

Tod *********

What is your question?

It is standard procedure if you turn yourself in on overstay to go see a judge, have the overstay fine waived, usually get fined between 3 & 5 thousand baht, be held in IDC until you can get your own ticket out of the country on a flag carrier from your country, then pay 800 baht to the immigration officers to take you to the airport stamp the blacklist stamp in your passport, stamp you out, take you to the gate and give your passport to the steward so they can give it to you when you land in your country.

7 years ago

Tod *********

Gary Fields he won't care until he's caught out on something else while on overstay then he'll start caring really quickly. ;) :/

7 years ago

Ricky ********

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Gary Fields never overstayed too much hassle

7 years ago

Ricky ********

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sharing an experience Maybee usefull to someone

7 years ago