Answered7 months ago

Which date is binding for my visa exemption: the official 60-day rule or the passport stamp date?

Thailand Visa Visa Exemption Passport Stamp Immigration Rules Visa Extensions Travel Advice

Janina ***********

asked Mar 16, 2026

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Please advise 🙏

• Entered Thailand 11 Feb via Krabi Airport (German passports)

• Visa exemption according to official info: 60 days → until 12 Apr (Auswärtiges Amt / Thai MFA)

• Passport stamp says: “Admitted until 21 Apr”

Question:

• Which date is binding?

• 60-day rule (12 Apr)

• or passport stamp (21 Apr)

Has anyone experienced this recently?

Thanks a lot!

Answer summary

A user seeking clarification on their visa stay in Thailand received conflicting information about a 60-day visa exemption and a passport stamp indicating an extended date. Users advised that the official 60-day visa exemption is binding, counting from the date of entry (11 Feb), making the end date April 11. They noted that despite the passport stamp showing April 21, it could be counted incorrectly, and emphasized the importance of adhering to the expected date to avoid overstay fines.

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Dany ********

since day 0 counts as 1 day it would most likely be april 11th… your passport stamp says 21? or did you mistake the 1 for a 2?

7 months ago

Janina ***********

Dany Nomads Exactly, the passport stamp clearly says 21 😅🤷‍♀️

7 months ago

Dany ********

Janina Schreiber okay. anyway. expect it to be the 11th april… you can easily extend your visa at the krabi immigration office if you need to… go there at 08:20 and you will be out before 09:00. very easy. only need passport and maybe hotel + adress

7 months ago

Janina ***********

Dany Nomads I just wished the passport stamp were decisive, because then we could have stayed in Thailand for Songkran. But unfortunately it seems it isn’t. We’re a family of six, so extending the visa adds up quite a bit. But never mind — thanks for your help! 🙏

7 months ago

Bruno *****

Ask immigration...!

7 months ago

Arvid ***********

Not trust the passport stamp.

7 months ago

Ian **********

Your computer record will show the correct date. Do not rely on the hand written passport stamp, as you will be paying 500 baht a day overstay fine when you leave.

7 months ago

Brandon ************

You are expected to check your stamp and make sure it's correct. Any mistakes are on you.

If you need additional time beyond the 60 days, then you can apply for the 30-day extension. While applying, I would mention to the officer that you believe the stamp date is incorrect, so they can fix it and provide your 30-day extension until the correct date.

The actual correct date should be 11 April, as the day you entered counts as day 1. They might have just slipped and moved the number one space too many on their stamp.

7 months ago

Nongnuch ********

@Brandon ***********

it should be April 10, because February had only 28 days

7 months ago