I started the process on Thursday, and my visa was approved in Hanoi today.

I did use an agent who did all the paperwork for me,

I had 1,5 year a tourist visum and in the 1,5 year 6 days overstaying

but thanks to all the information I've read and seen here, I understand the process better. I want to thank everyone.

Just looking for a piece of advice . I made a slight cock up of my departure from BKK next March. I have a Non O visa (marriage) and with an extension I will be 1 day over on departure.

In all the decades I have visited here I have never overstayed.

I will be going for my extension next month. Is it possible that Immigration could allow me that extra day?

If i have to leave Thailand on the 7 of February which is the stamp on my extention and i book flight back to UK on the 8 of February 2am will i have any problems? Thanks

I have some past overstays to my name: one 2-day period and one 3-day period. Could this lead to a refusal to grant me a DTV visa?

🇹🇭 Advice Needed: Overstayed 180-Day Rule - Returning in February 2026?

Hello everyone, I'm hoping to get some advice from those with recent experience regarding Thai immigration and the 180-day rule.

I recently returned home last month, but looking back at my 2025 travel history, I realize I spent significantly more than the official 180-day limit using visa exemptions. I wasn't fully aware of the official rule, and I accept my mistake.

My 2025 History (Visa Exemption):

* Total Stay: Approximately 9 months (200+ days) in Thailand.

* Method: This was accomplished through a combination of initial entry, one border run, and two visa extensions at immigration offices.

* Current Status: I left Thailand last month (November 2025) and am currently in my home country.

My Questions & Plan for February 2026:

My current plan is to return to Thailand in February 2026, to immediately enroll in a course and apply for an Education Visa (ED Visa).

* Entry on Visa Exemption (Feb 2026):

Given my long stay in 2025, will I be allowed to enter Thailand on a standard visa exemption in early February 2026?

* Immigration Risk: Since the calendar year will have reset, the 180-day count should theoretically reset. However, will my significant overage/long stay in 2025 flag me for denial of entry when I arrive?

I am nervous about being denied entry due to my past history, even though I will be entering in the new year with the intention of switching to a long-term education visa right away.

Any advice or experiences from people who have re-entered after staying long periods under the exemption scheme would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

A couple days ago a friend of mine took a 15 hour bus from Pattaya to Vientiane, Laos in order to exit the country in an attempt to re-enter for his third VISA exempt entry in a relatively short time and was denied the ability to EXIT Thailand at Nong Khai, into Laos after the Thai Immigration official saw his passport. He had a heart procedure scheduled in Thailand in a few weeks and he thought if he showed his medical paperwork they would allow him back into Thailand one last time. However, they sent him away and he had to return to Pattaya with two days left before he will be an overstay. What happens next I don't know. Just thought this info might be helpful.

Hello everyone, We were unaware that today was a holiday, so we did not extend our 60-day visa which runs out this Sunday. Aside from leaving Thailand for a few days, is it possible to address this on Monday, a day after our visa expires? Thank you,

Anyone have any information about overstaying (missing the 90 day report date) and having to extend? Got my dates mixed up and can’t do my 90 day extension. The immigration officer at the information desk recommended flying out and back in, but I’m on an emergency passport and would rather not risk it.

SO, anyone else miss their 90 day and have to extend manually?

if the stamp in your passport says:

admitted until xxx

does that mean, you can stay in Thailand until xxx 23:59 or does it mean: leave before xxx?

A friend of mine was charged by Immigration with overstay 500 THB for one day.

I paid for 90 days non visa o , and got stamp at airport for 89 days , which has messed up my flight back home ,according to them I overstay one-day, does this not look good for thai immigration and future visas. I told embassy date I go home when I get the non O and also put it on TDAC , don't they read things before they do stamp in passport ?