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What visa should I apply for a seven-week trip to Thailand after a 12-day overstay?

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Lucas **********

asked Nov 5, 2026

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I am looking to book another trip to Thailand for around a seven week stay. However, I was there a few months ago and overstayed by 12 days. I paid the fee at immigration. What's the chances of my Visa being denied? Also, what type of Visa do you apply for for a seven week trip and where do you do this? Coming from the uk 🇬🇧!

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A user expressed concern about their upcoming trip to Thailand after having previously overstayed their visa by 12 days. They want to know the likelihood of their visa being denied this time and what type of visa to apply for a seven-week stay. Community members suggest applying for a 60-day tourist visa instead of relying on the 30-day visa exemption, emphasizing that an overstay fee was paid, which mitigates the risk of being denied entry upon return. They recommend using the Thai consulate's online portal in London to apply for the visa.

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James ********

How long were you in Thailand

in 2026?

And In 2025?

6 days ago

Lucas **********

@James *******

2026 - 2 months + 12 day overstay and in 2025 I was there for 3 months

4 days ago

James ********

@Lucas *********

you should be okay 👍. Be sure you have a flight ✈️ departing Thailand within 89 days as you would get 60 days on arrival with a SETV Single Entry tourist visa... Plus ADDED 30 days extension. The day that you arrive counts as Day #1.

Obtain the SETV Single Entry tourist visa before you fly to Thailand.

Have the address of your initial week where you are going to stay... and 20,000 Thai baht or equal foreign currency 💲 to show if you are asked to by Thai Immigration officers.

4 days ago

Chas *********

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha infinitum !

6 days ago

Joash *****

You should be okay. A 12-day overstay that was paid at immigration when you left doesn't automatically mean you'll be refused entry next time.

For a 7-week holiday, I'd look into a 60-day tourist visa rather than relying on the 30-day visa exemption.

Just keep your overstay fine receipt with you in case they ask about it. 👍

6 days ago

Bob **********

Joash Tay y wouldn’t have let him leave if he didn’t pay the overstay fine and it’s up to the IO he stands in front of to let him in the embassy only issues visas they have nothing to do with imagination

3 days ago

Tod *********

you are unlikely to have any issue buying a visa thru a thai consulate with a 12 day overstay as long as you meet the requirements.

You can apply for a single entry tourist visa via the online web-portal thru the thai consulate in London.

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you want single entry tourist visa, this choice

6 days ago