What should I tell immigration about my overstay due to Covid in Thailand?

Apr 2, 2022
3 years ago
Helen *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello all

I hope this is the right place to ask.

We’re flying home next week. We had to change our flight date due to having (mild) Covid. We confirmed it by doing some home ATK tests and self-isolated for 10 days. I’m aware of the fact that we’ll be charged a fine for overstay.

Upon investigation, what do we say to the immigration officers? Should we just tell them we had to extend our stay because we had Covid? Would they ask for proof that we had it? I’m a bit worried because we never went to the doctor and don’t have a recovery certificate and such.

Thanks in advance.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is concerned about how to explain their overstay to Thai immigration officers after extending their stay due to mild Covid. They seek guidance on whether to mention Covid and express worry about lacking a medical certificate. Commenters advise that it's simpler to acknowledge the overstay without elaborating on the Covid situation, as officers typically don't require proof or details.
Daniel ********
Say nothing, pay fine
Vikorn ***********
Reach out to
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this clinic can get you the recovery cert in less than 1 min after your payment
Vikorn ***********
1900
Daniel ******
@Vik***
how much do they charge? Cannot find any prices on the website
Helen *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Peter Weedall, how is it funny for you?
Michael ********
Just tell them overstay I wouldnt bring covid into it who knows what they might do.

They never ask why and dont really care except you pay the fine.

If its busy at immigration just tell someone you are overstay and they will take you to a little table sort out paperwork and fine no need to queue.
Helen *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Michael *******
Ah thanks 🙏
Garrett ***********
How many days are you overstaed now?
Helen *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Garrett ***********
@He***
You could go to immigration on Monday, show them your covid test, apply for an extension for 1900 baht and pay the 500 baht a day overstay fine then.
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