Billpro785 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 I turned my US passport into immigration this Monday for the one year visa, was told it will take around 21 days to process and be mailed back to me, ( used a agent ). My tourist visa expires on April 13th. Even if I don't have my passport back by them, will I be in overstay ? Sorry if this dumb question, first time I have done this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 If immigration accepted your passport for processing, you are OK. You will not be considered to be on overstay even if your passport is not returned before April 13. You should plan on visiting immigration on the first day after Songkran (what a nightmare!) just in case the conversion was denied (unlikely) to apply for an extension of your permission to stay without overstay penalty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, BritTim said: You should plan on visiting immigration on the first day after Songkran (what a nightmare!) just in case the conversion was denied (unlikely) to apply for an extension of your permission to stay without overstay penalty. There is no Songkran holidays this year. They have been canceled. Immigration will be open on April 13, 14 and the 15th. His agent has his passport so he would not be able to anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billpro785 Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 19 minutes ago, BritTim said: If immigration accepted your passport for processing, you are OK. You will not be considered to be on overstay even if your passport is not returned before April 13. You should plan on visiting immigration on the first day after Songkran (what a nightmare!) just in case the conversion was denied (unlikely) to apply for an extension of your permission to stay without overstay penalty. Thanks for the info, thought as much, but wanted to make sure. Agent said same, always nice to have second opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee bamber Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Should we be registering with the British Embassy to inform them that we would like to be on a list for any repatriation programme that may take place. I've tried phoning the Bitish Embassy but to no avail. They dont display an email on their website. Your thoughts, please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 6 minutes ago, Billpro785 said: Thanks for the info, thought as much, but wanted to make sure. Agent said same, always nice to have second opinion. Never had to give my passport out of my hands for my 1y extensions... what kind of Visa does require this? Or is it that - as ubonjoe hinted - it is your agent who keeps it? That might give you some issues when landing in an immigration or police check... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsall Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 1 minute ago, Swiss1960 said: Never had to give my passport out of my hands for my 1y extensions... what kind of Visa does require this? Or is it that - as ubonjoe hinted - it is your agent who keeps it? That might give you some issues when landing in an immigration or police check... Same here. Never heard of 21 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtank Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Never give your passport to anyone. As Joe said there is no Sonkran this year. (The only plus point with this whole situation) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourpack Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Wouldn't worry OP Agents are pretty well versed in this so you will be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 Would not have given them my passport!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 wow. no passport during a national state of emergency? i hope you have copies of every page so they can see you have been here all along and did not just arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Smithy Posted March 26, 2020 Share Posted March 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Lee bamber said: I've tried phoning the Bitish Embassy but to no avail. They dont display an email on their website [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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