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Will I be allowed entry back into Thailand after an unintentional overstay?
Mar 27, 2026
a month ago
Positive*********
ORIGINAL POSTEREntered Thailand on 5th November with a UK passport. Left on 6th January and was fined for two days overstay. Unintentional just a minor administrative issue.
I plan to return on 1st April until 4th April for a tattoo and online work. I have onward travel booked. Likelihood of being granted entry?
I assume it will be no problem but just wondering if anyone else has been in a similar situation with the current restrictions being tightened. TIA.
I plan to return on 1st April until 4th April for a tattoo and online work. I have onward travel booked. Likelihood of being granted entry?
I assume it will be no problem but just wondering if anyone else has been in a similar situation with the current restrictions being tightened. TIA.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, who unintentionally overstayed their visa by two days, is planning to return to Thailand for a short visit and inquires about the likelihood of being granted entry again. Various community members share mixed experiences and opinions regarding the potential impact of the overstay on re-entry, noting that discretion lies with the customs officer and emphasizing the importance of having the necessary documentation and being polite during re-entry. Some suggest looking into the proper visa for remote work, while others discuss the necessity of having cash on hand and managing red flags that could affect entry.
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being allowed entry an over stay and bring there in January already and plan to work red flags.Dave *******
Your fault. Don't play the victim.
John *********
Yes it’s a shame about the overstay, never over stay, ever! it’s not a good look, just don’t get into any problems or it could count against you. GL
Stephen *********
If it was a issue you would of been told when you got your fine,unless you dont listen to Authority read the reciept you got if nothing is stated move on from it & enjoy your next Trip.
Paulie ********
Did your passport get marked? I was a day over once when presented my passport is had 500b in it and said this for my 1 dsy OS he put money on his desk and stamped me out
Lawrence *********
Dress, nice smile, don't smell like alcohol.Explain if they ask it was a mistake.That's all that one would not be any problem.
Ray ********
All Thai officials are more than happy to accept a bribe. Have few 1000 baht notes on hand just in case
Jesse *********
I stayed 3 weeks past my expiry once and didn't have any problems extending my visa.
ArticulateC***********
“Minor administrative” 😝
Frank *********
you will be fine, dont worry.
Jonathan **********
With your overstay and visa waiver you may want to look at paying for fast track service
Todd ********
So so busy working in Thailand and yet fail to see the deadline date in YOUR passport. If you are going to push the boundaries on the time spent here….then you’d better know the date you must leave. It’s on you.
Positive*********
ORIGINAL POSTERTodd Capron I have never worked in Thailand. My prior entry was for leisure. My next entry will be to work on a CV , apply to jobs in my next destination and get a tattoo. Admittedly I didn’t look at the stamp in my passport, i knew I had 60 days but mistakenly thought I arrived on the 6th when it was in fact the 4th
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Glass *************
Have at least $600 in cash in your pocket. They're going to ask to see it
John **********
If you're planning visa exempt it will depend on your history in Thailand prior to your November entry, the overstay won't matter. But if you want to work remotely from Thailand you need an appropriate visa, there are only 2 to choose from so I suggest you look at the DTV before coming which is designed for online work.
Positive*********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
I have never overstayed a visa before in Thailand or anywhere else. The work is applying to jobs and working on a CV for my final destination, so not paid employment. But I am aware that employment work would require an alternative visa. Thank you 🙏
John **********
PositiveTulip2843 the question wasn't whether you had overstayed before or not it was about your history of being in Thailand prior to your November entry. That's will be what the immigration officer will look at
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Christopher ******
You need a work permit to work in Thailand
Paul *******
Christopher Pack for online work? Who would know?
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Paul *******
Fine 4000 baht
2000 per day
You might not be alloud bsck in
2000 per day
You might not be alloud bsck in
Vinson *******
It’s could be entirely at the discretion of the customs officer
Do you have any otjer “red flags “ on your record?
Do you have any otjer “red flags “ on your record?
Positive*********
ORIGINAL POSTERVinson Dynes Squeaky clean other than January’s mishap!
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James **********
won't be an issue, dont listen to the miserable ol' codger expats, they only live to moan!!😏
Chop ******
James Mitchell sounds like you're doing you fair share of moaning there sunshine 🌞
James **********
Chop Noye nope,
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Cosmic ****************
Pay vip pass....and no problem, important you don't have criminal report... overstay is ok...pay and no question
Cosmic ****************
James Mitchell yes specially from pattaya...
Positive*********
ORIGINAL POSTERJames Mitchell Some grumpy arl buggers around aren’t there 😆
James **********
PositiveTulip2843 good job you didn't ask about renting a scooter, that really gets their goat up!😎
Peter ***********
James Mitchell or a moped 🤣🤣🤣
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Preben *******************
No problem at all.
Anthony ******
Won't be a minor administrative issue if they become difficult with you in the future.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Anthony *****
You are right, it will be a catastrophe as I love a pad krapow!!Reply to
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Enthusiastic*************
No problem at all
Shawn *******
I overstayed my visa by five days thinking that $200 visa I paid for gave me 90 days. Came back eight months later with no problems
Succ*****
**unintentional**.... Hey man, you don't have to try to bullshit us. You're anonymous.... You know it wasn't unintentional. We know it wasn't unintentional.
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ORIGINAL POSTERStevie *********
PositiveTulip2843 you could just hand the passport over with 💸 inside it 🤣
Stevie *********
PositiveTulip2843 would you miss a flight?... you have a responsibility, just saying 🤔
Tim **********
PositiveTulip2843 so that makes it ok?
If you don't follow the rules, don't expect to be able to re-enter
If you don't follow the rules, don't expect to be able to re-enter
Succ*****
PositiveTulip2843 so why lie to yourself and us?
Positive*********
ORIGINAL POSTERSuccondis Why would I intentionally overstay my visa for 2 days when I could have applied for an extension for less? 🌚
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PositiveTulip2843 it's either intentional or you're not very bright.
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Kevin ****************
My friend did similar and went to Cambodia for a visit recently and was sent back ie refused entry. Had a right phhafffff getting a visa in Cambodia. I guess all the "it'll be ok " guys dont really know the conditions NOW.
Frank **********
Just make sure you do not overstayed again.
Paul ********************
You will have no issue they may ask you about the overstay, but not stop you coming in for a few days
Bob **********
Shouldn’t be a problem just remember the day you enter is day 1
Bradley ***********
Don’t they also stamp the deadline date on your passport also?
Positive*********
ORIGINAL POSTERBradley Whiteside They do! Silly me
Stephen ********
PositiveTulip2843 Not always
I didn’t get mine stamped on Dec 10th last year.
It caused a bit of a hiccup as I had to go to immigration in Khon Kaen over the condo we rented, they thought I had overstayed from July as I didn’t have an exit stamp (digital passport readers that don’t stamp your passport when you leave) but I showed them flight details and explained that my exit was through the scan your passport system.
They kindly stamped my passport as arriving on the 11Dec
Lesson learned I don’t use the automatic passport checks I go to the boths to the left and get passport stamped
I didn’t get mine stamped on Dec 10th last year.
It caused a bit of a hiccup as I had to go to immigration in Khon Kaen over the condo we rented, they thought I had overstayed from July as I didn’t have an exit stamp (digital passport readers that don’t stamp your passport when you leave) but I showed them flight details and explained that my exit was through the scan your passport system.
They kindly stamped my passport as arriving on the 11Dec
Lesson learned I don’t use the automatic passport checks I go to the boths to the left and get passport stamped
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