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Will I face issues returning to Thailand from Singapore after overstaying my visa by 5 days?
May 9, 2025
a year ago
Raquel ********
ORIGINAL POSTERIf I overstayed by 5 days will I have an issue returning from Singapore on a border run?
TLDR : Answer Summary
If you have only overstayed your visa by 5 days and have paid the associated fine, it is generally not expected to cause issues when you return from Singapore. The consensus among users is that a single overstay, especially if it has been resolved by paying the fine, typically should not impact your ability to re-enter Thailand. However, individual circumstances and past immigration history could be considered, so it's advisable to be aware of your entry record.
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Yes
Frankie *******
I think it's like $900 baht aday fine
Phil ******
@Raquel *******
possibly as it really depends on your historyDavid *********
@Phil *****
500 a day or get a 30 day ext before you fly, for 1900Aden ******
@David ********
you still have to pay the overstay fine even if she was to go get an extension so what would be the point in that? Cost less to do it at airport and just pay the 2500 fineJohn **********
@Aden *****
assuming she makes it to the airport. Overstay is a really stupid ideaRaquel ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
assuming I overstayed on purpose 😐John **********
@Raquel *******
on purpose, by accident or by ignorance, it makes no differenceReply to
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Phil ******
@David ********
sure but ฿190 not achievable now as in overstay. Raquel is more concerned about re-entry.
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Raquel ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Phil *****
thank you!Raquel ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you for the info! I did try to make it before overstaying but went to the wrong place (immigration detention center) that was on a Friday, then Monday was a Thai holiday 🤦🏽♀️
John **********
@Raquel *******
immigration detention centre is where you go if you are caught on overstay. You really don't want to go thereReply to
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Raquel ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI’ll have to pay 20k baht?! 😱
John **********
@Raquel *******
no, but they can ask to see you have that amount in cash when returning. You will pay 2500 baht when you leave, 500 baht per day of overstay. It's really not a good idea to overstay for future reference, if the police come across you on overstay you will normally be deported, but just a fine if you reach the airportGraham ******
@Raquel *******
you have to carry 20k cash on re-entryReply to
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Phil ******
@Raquel *******
if your questioned be polite dress well have ฿20,000 in cash where your living an inward ticket within 60 days and maintain you are here for tourism purposes.Reply to
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Frank **********
Have you had more overstay?
Raquel ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Frank *********
no first timeTodd *********
@Raquel *******
no problem thenReply to
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Todd *********
You paid your fine and were stamped out overstay?
Raquel ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
have not paid yetBob **********
@Raquel *******
do not get stopped and checked before you get to the airport they will jail you and send you homeRaquel ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you!
John **********
@Raquel *******
you will need to pay at the airport so make sure you have a bit of extra time and cash on youTodd *********
@Raquel *******
no problem. U will. And will get a stamp to show it. But all is okReply to
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Raquel ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Todd ********
on my way to the flight leaving thailand this is my first time in thailand and I’ve been here 65 days ….Todd *********
@Raquel *******
ok. Will have to pay 2500 baht and get stamped. Should be no issue for return at all if you have no bad historyReply to
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Stuart *********
That would depend on your past history of entries I’d assume. A single overstay wouldn’t generally be an issue. You’ve paid the fine. Case closed.
Raquel ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
thank you!Reply to
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