UPDATE: we went to the office, they asked why we didn’t look at the stamp, we just answered honestly: we didn’t even think about it until last night. They saw that we did indeed have a legitimate visa and went about things the right way otherwise. That was it! They updated all our stamps to reflect the right date we should have been stamped when we first arrived (60 days), granted us a visa extension on top of that (so exit date at the start of July now), and did not charge any overstay fees. Everyone was super lovely, helpful and friendly. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Thanks all! We are headed to the immigration office today either way, I just wanted to prepare mentally if we have to pay a hefty fine 😅 looks like it could go either way. Fingers crossed they will correct the stamp but if not, it is what it is.
I totally agree it’s our fault for not looking, but I had to have a giggle at your comment about there being five people and not looking and there seeming to be a bigger issue haha. Given that three of those people are under three years old and can’t read lol, and the other two have to look after the three people until 3 years old hence paying more attention to them (esp if crying/unhappy after a long flight) than the stamps. If the bigger issue is being tired parents, then yes, we have a very big issue 😅
thanks! Do you think that’d be the case even if we had accommodation booked at a resort? I’m not sure how they’d expect me to be doing anything else other than holidaying with three kids, but you’re right it’ll probably be a bit of a luck of the draw on the day.