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Will I be charged for overstaying my visa due to medical reasons if I visit immigration after my surgery?

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Oct 11, 2019
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William *****
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hello need help here.... Just had unplanned surgery. education Visa expires October 13th. I was unable to go to immigration as i am still in hospital. I am scheduled to be discharged tonight. Question I have will i be charged if i go Tuesday to extend medical visa hospital provided? Does immigration have mercy when it comes to medical?
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The user is seeking assistance regarding their visa situation post-surgery, as they were unable to visit immigration due to hospitalization. Their education visa expires on October 13th, and they inquire about penalties for extending their visa after the expiry date, especially considering they have a medical visa extension provided by the hospital. The community offers various suggestions, emphasizing the importance of discussing with hospital staff and the possibility of having someone else handle immigration procedures if they're unable to do so personally.
James ********
We wish good luck and full recovery to
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Robert *******
I not understand that you went into hospital today, got the surgery and are released but are not allowed to travel for 90 days. I'm not a doctor but if you are not allowed to travel, how can you be allowed to travel over the island? Your husband got the documents and your passport but he was unable, well that is no excuse for Immigration. If your last day of Admitted to Stay is 13th Oct which is Sunday, the main question is why did you not ask somebody to take care for you. The rule inside Thailand is that an Extension of Stay based on medical conditions will not be approved if the person is in overstay and to be honest you had the time and opportunities to avoid overstay.
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Dan ******
Nobody is getting cut any slack these days for any reason. Personally, I would come here under ANY short-term visa.
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Jeanmarie ***********
I once saw a woman brought in on a stretcher!
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Jana ********
@Jeanmarie **********
 my friend gave birth on visa run trip, they don't care
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Jana ********
Phuket I forgot to say
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Jana ********
They told me last time, if you can walk you can go out of the country, I just went from hospital to immigration and back, very rude
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Jana ********
@Benjamin *****
 no I wasn't outpatient, I told them I need to go and they let me to go to immigration, believe or not, is my experience
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William *****
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I didnt need leave the country. I have not visited immigration. What i needed to do was to extend my education visa 90 days.... That one fully expires in January. The school felt it was best to get medical visa. I am leaving the hospital now. Hoping immigration shows mercy!
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@Benjamin *****
 I was even with my Thai father in law there,no I wasn't able, I was in pain and high fever
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@Benjamin *****
 yes of course, all papers with me
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Benjamin ******
Did you show them a doctor's note? Did you explain to them that you couldn't fly?
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William *****
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Thank you everyone for you immediate help!!!!!! Ps. I was not involved in motor accident!
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William *****
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If i hire agent will i avoid fee provided it is two days past expiry date?
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@Sama ****
 Agents are useless. The hospital admin staff can do whatever necessary if you're immobilized. If you're mobile do it yourself.
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@Sama ****
 NO...and do not hire an Agent. They cannot do anything you cannot do.
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Ivan ************
If it expires on weekend they shouldn't charge you if you turn up on the business day. But it's leaving it very late in case of any issues with the extension.
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You don't have to go in person. Get someone else to go. Use an agent if necessary.
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William *****
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Yes. The hospital provided 90 day extension. Just wondering if i will be charged since it is after the 13th.
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William *****
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Yes. Holiday. Would you say they will show mercy provided medical note from doctor and todays discharge?
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James ********
Sama Bel not likely as Thai Immigration closed on Monday Holiday. Tuesday is next business day.
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Valère *************************
Talk to your doctor or the admin. Staff. There are immigration procedures for medical situations.
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James ********
You will have to discuss your medical situation with your doctor and hospital.
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William *****
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Hi, thank you for replying! Doctor provided paperwork already. Asked my husband to go who was unable.
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