mel2surf Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 (edited) I plan to retire in Thailand, and bought a roundtrip ticket from Vietnam. (Visa exempt) I'm flying in March 18, and return (though I won't use it) is dated April 18. On my count, that's 31 days, OR do you count the date you enter as the first day? Thanks for any help 😉 Edited March 10 by mel2surf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunphil Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Yep , If you arrive in Thailand on March 18, you should live on April 17 max. Change your Vietnam flight to 1 or 2 weeks before ... anyway you will not use it ... or buy another one. This "could" (or not) be a problem at Bangkok Immigration ... Good luck 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Upnotover Posted March 10 Popular Post Share Posted March 10 March 18 is day 1. Day 30 (when you would have to leave) is April 16. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel2surf Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 (edited) 7 minutes ago, khunphil said: Yep , If you arrive in Thailand on March 18, you should live on April 17 max. Change your Vietnam flight to 1 or 2 weeks before ... anyway you will not use it ... or buy another one. This "could" (or not) be a problem at Bangkok Immigration ... Good luck Uh oh ! Thanks Edited March 10 by mel2surf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Phoenix Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Be aware that when applying for the 90-day Non Imm O Visa at CM Immigration from your VisaExempt entry, that you would need to do the application when you have at least 21 days left on the Permission to stay you will receive from Border-Immigration on entry. If that does not give you sufficent time to get hold of the required documents for such application, you can apply for a 30-day extension of stay at CM, which costs 1.900,- THB, is provided on the spot (you do need a TM-30 notiication with your address in CM province) and the 30 days will be added to your Permission to stay expiry date of 16 April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel2surf Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 I plan to get it through Maneerat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 2 minutes ago, mel2surf said: I plan to get it through Maneerat Suggest you check with them how long it will take. Assume you have a Thai bank account in your name only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel2surf Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Suggest you check with them how long it will take. Assume you have a Thai bank account in your name only From what I've gathered, around 3 weeks. Dr Jack, Do you know if my return ticket for April 18 will be a problem? (March 18-April 18) Is it possible to just pay an overstay day fine or something? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmanly Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 37 minutes ago, Upnotover said: March 18 is day 1. Day 30 (when you would have to leave) is April 16. This is the correct answer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel2surf Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 1 minute ago, bmanly said: This is the correct answer. Ok, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 34 minutes ago, mel2surf said: Do you know if my return ticket for April 18 will be a problem? (March 18-April 18) Is it possible to just pay an overstay day fine or something? There is an outside chance it might be a problem at check-in in Vietnam if the airline staff are really awake. It is highly unlikely to be a problem at immigration as they rarely ask for onward flight details. But they can of course, like they can also ask to see 20,000 baht cash and details of accommodation, but usually don't. And no, you can't pay overstay in advance - chances are telling them your plans to convert and extend would get you over the line. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel2surf Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 19 minutes ago, Upnotover said: There is an outside chance it might be a problem at check-in in Vietnam if the airline staff are really awake. It is highly unlikely to be a problem at immigration as they rarely ask for onward flight details. But they can of course, like they can also ask to see 20,000 baht cash and details of accommodation, but usually don't. And no, you can't pay overstay in advance - chances are telling them your plans to convert and extend would get you over the line. That sounds reasonable, thanks very much Upnotover! I will explain that I plan to extend, and I will at least have a name of a place I plan to stay. Also, if asked, I will have some cash on hand. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 2 hours ago, mel2surf said: From what I've gathered, around 3 weeks. Dr Jack, Do you know if my return ticket for April 18 will be a problem? (March 18-April 18) Is it possible to just pay an overstay day fine or something? Thanks You have the correct answers from @Upnotover To add for peace of mind your only issue is with airline at departure (AirAsia?) The airline will check for onward flight. That should have been April 16. They may miss the day count. Explain to them that you intend to buy an extension to your 30 day visa e empty entry. If it's an issue step away from check in and book a flight online flight. Takes a minute. Or book with "onwardticket.com" $15usd Obviously you require wifi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel2surf Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 1 hour ago, DrJack54 said: You have the correct answers from @Upnotover To add for peace of mind your only issue is with airline at departure (AirAsia?) The airline will check for onward flight. That should have been April 16. They may miss the day count. Explain to them that you intend to buy an extension to your 30 day visa e empty entry. If it's an issue step away from check in and book a flight online flight. Takes a minute. Or book with "onwardticket.com" $15usd Obviously you require wifi. Thanks Dr Jack! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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