Will overstaying my Non-Ed Education Visa affect my future immigration status in Thailand?

Non-Ed Education Visa Visa Overstay Visa Extension Process Thailand Immigration Fines for Overstay

Oct 25, 2024

a month ago

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I’m on a Non-Ed Education Visa through MFU university (chiang rai). It expires each Nov. 1 if not extended. There is a standard process for obtaining the correct documents via student services which is usually pretty straightforward (I’m still studying full time) but today they told me that all of a sudden there’s a delay in services because of tourist high season and I won’t receive my documents until 7-10days (normally 3-5). 

So, I guess I will have to overstay 3-5 days and pay the fines. It’s my first time encountering overstay. 

Anyone know if this poses future difficulties for me regarding immigration? I’m assuming yes.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is facing a potential overstay issue on their Non-Ed Education Visa due to delays in receiving necessary extension documents from their university in Chiang Rai. They are concerned about the future implications of a 3-5 day overstay. Commenters suggest that while overstaying isn't ideal and could potentially affect future visa applications (like a DTV or Privilege visa), it's a common situation. They advise paying the fine and being more proactive about document requests in the future.

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Mitchell *******

Oooh... interesting one.

Who is "They"? If it is immigration that told you, I would think you should be fine. If it is your school telling you, then maybe they can give you a document to say there is a delay in processing? And in that case, just don't be in a situation to be asked for your passport/visa??

But again, this is a new scenario for me, so I wouldn't know

a month ago

Karsten *********

No overstay is better. Doing so would likely be a huge offense in your home country.

a month ago

Max *********

You will be fine, just pay the fine and take it as a lesson to be more prepared next time …(request your docs more advanced !!). Overstaying by a couple days is very common and as long as you’re not arrested on overstay, then it’s fine. Obviously don’t overstay as a habit but it won’t have any impact on your future in Thailand.

a month ago

Ryan *********

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@Max ********

Hey thanks Max I appreciate this.

25 days ago

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Ryan *********

Ken ***********

If you ever consider getting a DTV or Priviledge visa, an overstay may certainly affect the application.

a month ago

Ryan *********

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@Ken **********

Thanks for letting me know

25 days ago

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Ryan *********

Brandon ************

No way to say if it will affect anything in the future, as all of those decisions are made at the time by the immigration officer dealing with it. It's certainly not ideal to have an overstay stamp in your passport, but it shouldn't affect your current stay other than the fine.

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Brandon ************

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