Answered6 years ago
Will a one-day overstay affect my next entry to Thailand and visa extension?
Hi, I have a question. From my last trip to Thailand, I have a stamp in my passport that I have overstayed just 1 day because of my flight. I would like to fly back this year with visa exemption and I´d like to extend it for another 30 days when in Thailand. Do you think it´s gonna be ok for me and for Thai officers or could I have a potential problem at the airport or when trying to extend this type of visa? Thanks for any advice.
Answer summary
The general consensus among users is that a one-day overstay in Thailand should not pose significant problems upon re-entry or when applying for a visa extension. Many individuals have reported similar experiences, stating that they were not penalized or faced issues despite having an overstay stamp. However, there are varying experiences with immigration officers, meaning some discretion may be exercised. Overstays of less than 24 hours are usually considered leniently by Thai immigration. As for further visa applications like the elite visa, it was noted that more significant past overstays might complicate the process, but minor overstays are typically overlooked.
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Abhimanyu *******
No problem, you can visit Thailand easily
Michael ********
Got to love Thai way or thought
Elisa *******
If you paid your fine and have the proper stamp you will be fine. Happened to me once and was never a problem.
Pensom ******
You won’t have any problems, don’t worry. Have a safe trip to Thailand and all the best!! We welcome you back any time ❤️😊🙏🌈🥰
Noel *********
it's not a issue, you can go there again
Istvan *********
No problem I had the same issue 2 years ago and since I come back 4 times without problem
Harsh ******
It's OK, it won't bother you
Paul ******
No problem
Becky **********
It actually says Overstay less than 24 hours. No penalty.
Pol ************
@Becky *********
it does, but I was charged at Poi Pet, even was asked for a bribe for not stamping the overstay in my passport. I had exactly 8 hours of overstay then 😅 
Ivan ************
@Pol ***********
waiving the fee for under 24 hours only applies at airports. You pay at land borders.
Mike *********
Just propose through Thai Elite Visa company. Probably no problem
Bob **********
One day no problem
Mike **********
I had same issue a few years back due to flight change. 1day overstay. Fee was waved and had no issue on return. I think it’s more an issue if you “caught” outside on a passport check.
Lurcho ********
They pulled me aside and fined me for one day over . It was no biggie
Tod *********
With almost ANY overstay stamp (especially of less than 24 hours where they waived the fine) you will have ZERO problem applying for a 30 day extension on either a 60 day tourist visa entry OR a 45 day visa exempt entry at the immigration office once you're here.
กนกนุช *******
Thai words as it shown means “The officer was lenient this case”
Joel *********
One day is nothing you will be fine don’t worry
Oreilly **************
New passport problem solved
Noel *********
I dont think need a new passport
David ***********
I would go for the visa I had to sit for half an hour when I came in last week because of a minor mistake an officer made on my departure last January. They asked me time of flight flight number everything. So it's all there for them to see when they scan your passport better safe than sorry m8
Khun ******
@David **********
Visa doesn't give you the right to enter. It is all up to immigration officer on arrival , so it wouldn't make any difference on entry. Visa or exemption...Flavio ***********
I live in Switzerland.
Flavio ***********
Sorry I forgot that what before the Convid-19 two month before. Know i will go back next month. No problem.
Flavio ***********
I tell you the truth, I had much more than one overstay but still legal, I went there again for one month, no problem, because I pay the overstay.
Johnny **********
To the best of my knowledge, the highlighted words say "Waiver in case of staying in excess Not more than 24 hours allowed........" and some other irrelevant stuff. Bit of advice though...next time, cut your trip short an extra couple days or so. Easier to not have problems if you follow the rules. :)
Henrik ****
It could easily cause some trouble, not hardcore trouble but your passport being examined very carefully every time you cross the border. Get a new passport.
Bobby ********
Henrik JN. Getting a new passport does not help. Everything you do in Thailand is on your immigration record, which for several years has been confirmed with your fingerprints. The days of hiding are over!
Brian *********
I've also had 1 day and 2 days over stay and nothing said on my return
Martin *********
I had the same because of covid
Chris *******
We got a one day overstay last trip right before covid, flight got changed, 500 baht each.
Sophie *********
It depends on the immigration officer.
Paul *******
@Sophie ********
It does, although with the current rules in place, I doubt much scrutiny is applied. It's extremely complicated now to deport anyone due to lack of flights, all land borders closed and needing a Covid free certificate to get on almost any flight.
Ian *******
@Sophie ********
. Spot on. It really does !
Rodney **********
I overstayed and re entered 4 times in the same year with visa expemtion lol. Only on my last entry did they ask the purpose of my visit.
Keith ******
Thai immigration do not regard a one day overstay as an actual overstay as they are aware that minor problems can occur to travellers causing small delays. I have a few one day overstay stamps in my passports & I was never charged for the extra day.
Mahmoud ************
I have over stayed 17 days guys
Michael *********
@Vasilev *****
Did the IO reply "7,500 Baht, please"?Vasilev ******
I’ve overstayed 15 days. Just say you love the country and how beautiful it is and you wanted to visit more places. That’s what I said
Karim ***************
@Mahmoud ***********
I have 3 overstay stamps in my old passport. Only ever a day or two max and over a ***
year stretch. Never had any issue with them.Garrett ***********
@Mah****
Good to know Mahmoud ************
@Garrett **********
Yeah exactly and I paid 500 baht per day 😅😅Garrett ***********
No issue. An overstay under 72 hours won't affect anything.
Marc ********
Didn't the charge 500bht last time when you left?
Dylan *********
about 5 years ago an embassy staff refused me a tourist visa because i had 2 days overday from 2 years prior to that. Also accused me i didn't respect his country rules. So it really depends on the mood.....
Garrett ***********
@Dy***
That doesn't make sense mate. Refused you a tourist visa 2 years later with a 2 day overstay, 2 years ago? Dylan *********
@Garrett **********
yep it didn't make sense at all, i guess he was in a bad mood.Brahim ******
@Gar****
have you ever heard of people applying for elite visa with past overstay man? Asking you cause I think you know more than me for the visa stuff. Garrett ***********
@Bra***
So the 6 week period it takes to be approved for the elite in part is the background check by immigration. They have to approve you. It's free to apply for the elite visa, I'd take a shot and see what happens. There is a chance even after paying and being approved they could deny you when you get to the airport, I've never heard of it happening though. How long was your overstay?
Ivan ************
@Garrett **********
it's "more than one" overstay in the last three years that may cause problem with Elite.Garrett ***********
@Bra***
Let me know how it works out mate. No, I'm still in Colombia. Will be back in June most likely. Brahim ******
@Gar****
great gonna give it a go once I am out of this quarantine which is tomorrow. Are you back to Thailand or not yet? Garrett ***********
@Bra***
If they didn't stamp it in your passport, it shouldn't be an issue. Brahim ******
@Garrett **********
what about an overstay during the covid exemption when they said they won't take in account overstay? Garrett ***********
@Bra***
It won't be a problem then. Brahim ******
@Gar****
I got no idea I need to check my old passports but I don't think it was more than 2 days Garrett ***********
@Bra***
Overstay less than 72 hours won't effect the elite visa. Overstay more than 72 hours in the past 5 years does prohibit you from being issued the elite visa. Brahim ******
So its a 5 years period. Any idea if you get approved even though you had overstay issue. After paying is the visa sure stamped in or there might be a refusal?
Carl ********
I overstayed two days and it was stamped in my passport and on my return nothing! Straight through as normal.
Stuart *********
No issue on having an overstay stamp entering Thailand.
Stefan *******
OPfew hours
Steve *********
@Stuart ********
rather depends how long the overstay was!Stuart *********
@Steve ********
he said it was a one day overstay. Not an issue. 
Ray *****
It shouldn't be a problem
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