markusss Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Hey everyone. I'm in the process of flying back home, so I've been flight hunting. I found a cheap flight that would put me 1 day overstay. I know it's frowned upon & not advised due to running the risk of being banged up in the immigration prison, but is a single day overstay still charged at a rate of 500 baht per day minus the blacklist? If it would be wiser to get a 7 day visa extension leading up to my departure date, I may just do it that way. Thx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 (edited) For one day they will/should not fine you. In your situation I suggest you skip obtaining the 7 day to leave dodge and just present at immigration at departure. Edited June 24, 2022 by DrJack54 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted June 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2022 You will not be fined for a one day overstay. The chances of getting caught with a one day overstay is about zero. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterphil Posted June 24, 2022 Share Posted June 24, 2022 Been there done that a few years ago and it was no problem for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybuz Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I got fined, may depend on who is on the counter at the time, it was one day i miscalculated my leave date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Visa Member 999999 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 18 hours ago, ubonjoe said: You will not be fined for a one day overstay. The chances of getting caught with a one day overstay is about zero. Is this official or is it at the discretion of the immigration officer and they just never bother with it? I've been in a similar circumstance but with a health problem and thought about rescheduling the flight but didn't want to push my luck. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Visa Member 999999 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, heybuz said: I got fined, may depend on who is on the counter at the time, it was one day i miscalculated my leave date. Were you flying out? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, Thai Visa Member 999999 said: Is this official or is it at the discretion of the immigration officer and they just never bother with it? It is certainly official since it has been possible for a very long time at airports. Land border crossing can be different. I got a 24 hour overstay stamp waiving the fine way back in the nineties. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 The one-day overstay has absolutely zero short term consequences. It is, however, worth bearing in mind that it goes on your immigration record. If you ever end up in a dispute with immigration over an unrelated matter, it is possible for them to use this against you. In your position, I would probably take the one-day overstay, but it is just conceivable you could end up regretting it years later. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aussiexpat Posted June 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2022 I personally wouldn't do an overstay as I prefer to keep my clean record of entries But that's me, I also leave on day 59 when I have 60 days stamped, just to be sure no flight issues ???? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 21 minutes ago, BritTim said: , I would probably take the one-day overstay, but it is just conceivable you could end up regretting it years later Disagree with you on this one. Even for PE visa application there would be no negative impact. It's not uncommon for flight delays that can cause one day overstay. 100% the OP should just fly out. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanuk711 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 19 hours ago, markusss said: I found a cheap flight that would put me 1 day overstay If your asked--tell them that the airlines moved your flight time........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vukovar77 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 They will fine You before departing 500 BHT.I had simmilar case before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vukovar77 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 2 hours ago, heybuz said: I got fined, may depend on who is on the counter at the time, it was one day i miscalculated my leave date. I got fined as well for one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Pedley Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Several years ago had this experience......nothing happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyB Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 4 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Disagree with you on this one. Even for PE visa application there would be no negative impact. It's not uncommon for flight delays that can cause one day overstay. 100% the OP should just fly out. And if OP then has flight issues? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, BusyB said: And if OP then has flight issues? Or breaks a leg walking into airport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooreye Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) In april I had a one day overstay, the officer didn’t say a word but wrote a small note in my passport, something about missing funds as far as I can translate it???? Edited June 25, 2022 by Pooreye 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aussiexpat Posted June 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Disagree with you on this one. Even for PE visa application there would be no negative impact. It's not uncommon for flight delays that can cause one day overstay. 100% the OP should just fly out. It's funny, you are adamant that people need an onward ticket and 20,000 baht cash on arrival, despite it being rare to be asked, but are telling someone to openly break the immigration law of overstay where they'll definitely have an issue? Flight delays are one reason the fine may be waived, knowingly booking a ticket one day after your expiry date is not a reason to waive the fine (and they'll have it on their record) Edited June 25, 2022 by aussiexpat 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 19 minutes ago, aussiexpat said: It's funny, you are adamant that people need an onward ticket and 20,000 baht cash on arrival, despite it being rare to be asked, but are telling someone to openly break the immigration law of overstay where they'll definitely have an issue? This is very boring. The thread you refer to about having funds on your person for visa exempt entry, I was correcting you. 10k for individual and 20k family Also that it had to be in cash. As for onward flight I always state that onward flight may be asked for by airline. So does our expert ubonjoe. As for the OP he has 2 options. Go to immigration and request an extension and when denied will be given 7 days to exit Thailand and pay 1900 for application. Other choice is to exit Thailand with one day overstay. In most likelihood he will not be fined. Has nothing to do with showing delayed flight. I also note several others have suggested to just exit, uj being one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DezLez Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 1 hour ago, DrJack54 said: Or breaks a leg walking into airport. And the police arrive, see the person is on overstay and off to the IDC for them if no tea money available! Just not worth the risk. Get the extension. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemsta69 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 7 hours ago, heybuz said: I got fined, may depend on who is on the counter at the time, it was one day i miscalculated my leave date. ser, which airport did you fly out from? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, DezLez said: And the police arrive, see the person is on overstay and off to the IDC for them if no tea money available! Just not worth the risk. Get the extension. Police arrive where? ...... The OP is aware of his options. Some have suggested apply for extension which will be rejected and be given 7 days to exit OR just exit with one day overstay. Simple. Up to him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DezLez Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 1 minute ago, DrJack54 said: Police arrive where? ... I suggest you try reading your own post and my quote! But since that simple task seems beyond you I will repeat it for you; "Or breaks a leg walking into airport. " I totally agree that the chances are slim of him having a problem. But if he applies for the extension and gets it or even is rejected and is given a 7 day notice to leave which covers his departure date he is "quids in"! Peace of mind all round for the cost of one extansion application! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrunchWrapSupreme Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 About three years ago, I did a visa run in an Issan province neighboring Laos after my job had ended. I had to wait until after 5 pm for that labor document showing my last day of work. I had to take a bus the next morning. They got me on one day overstay when I got back. On the other hand, recently here in another Issan province, I was 10 days late on my 90 day, and was expecting to be shorter 2000 baht. But they just printed the new receipt, gave me an online pamphlet, and said to do it online next time. Amazing Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 6 hours ago, aussiexpat said: I personally wouldn't do an overstay as I prefer to keep my clean record of entries But that's me, I also leave on day 59 when I have 60 days stamped, just to be sure no flight issues ???? Years ago before I knew the rules, I booked a round trip with a return flight which put me at 11 days overstay. I applied for a 7 day extension (maximum allowed) at 1900 baht. Immigration told me to pay the overstay fine upon departure which I did. The young women at the airport was all smiles when I had the 2,000 baht ready and she didn't have to explain anything to me. I have made over a dozen trips since then and never had a problem with immigration. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoguy21 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 One day s not a lot for sure but maybe in the future when you want something it could go against you. In 37 years I have never overstayed a single day and never will. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiexpat Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 I think the last tick is a good reason to leave before or on your stamp date 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted June 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 25, 2022 15 minutes ago, aussiexpat said: I think the last tick is a good reason to leave before or on your stamp date Source of that info please. Also it has a error. Children under the age of 15 are not liable for any fine. A bit of scaremongering in the last one. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiexpat Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: Source of that info please. Also it has a error. Children under the age of 15 are not liable for any fine. A bit of scaremongering in the last one. Please delete if not appropriate, I thought Thaiger was a valid source https://thethaiger.com/visa/services/guides/what-happens-when-you-overstay-on-your-visa/ Edited June 25, 2022 by aussiexpat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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