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Will I face any issues leaving Thailand today if my visa expires today?

Apr 1, 2025
2 days ago
Richie ********
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I travel from Phuket to bkk today and leave in morning (2nd) to go to Colombia but my visa runs out today (1st) will I have any issues other than having to pay 500 baht over stay when leaving for colombia
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is concerned about leaving Thailand on the same day their visa expires and possible fines. Comments suggest that a one-day overstay may incur a fine but often is waived, although it could result in a red stamp in the passport. It's recommended to ensure departure before midnight to avoid complications in the future.
David **********
If you can get stamped before midnight I advise that. If you ever wanna come back to Thailand. An overstay does not look good in a passport
Gary ******
When doing a visa run , how long must you stay out of Thailand before you can return
Brian *******
@Gary *****
at least 24 hours but dont return to Don M airport. their Immigration has problems with visa runners
Gary ******
@Brian ******
Thanks Brian
Brian *******
@Gary *****
thats what we are here for..
Richie ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Gary *****
can book visa run through most agencies to drive you to Cambodia you will get stamped out Thailand walk over a bridge to Cambodia immigration get stamped in Cambodia stamped out Cambodia walk across bridge again and restamped into Thailand for 60 days then you can extend it for 30 at local immigration can only do this by land twice tho, then need to fly out and re enter when I’ve done that I’ve only ever done overnight stay but people advise to stay a few days
Mark *******
Land crossings are up to three a year presently. I did just that to Cambodia from Pattaya,in
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. Though all my exits were infact in 2024,last one in late December. Returned to the UK on February 11th 2025.
John **********
@Richie *******
the 2 times by land per annum no longer applies. Land entries are now treated in the same way as air entries but be aware they are cracking down on this behaviour
Richie ********
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Which city in Thailand are you in
Gary ******
@Richie *******
I will been in either Phuket or Pattaya

This is for August and September, taking into account that it looks like going back to 30 days, not 60 , I’m Australian
Gary ******
@Richie *******
what agencies do you recommend
Richie ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Gary *****
if Pattaya I have a nice lady that’s helpful from soi bukauo I can forward you on to
Christopher ***********
No overstay fine for one day (it does apply but it gets waived). You do get a red stamp in your passport though.
Richie ********
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@Christopher **********
ahh okay thank for getting back to me
Peter ****************
@Richie *******
Maybe, when departure is really early in the morning 2nd, you can pass imm. the first before midnight to prevent anything 🤷‍♂️
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