Overstay/work Permit Ending

[timballwiz]

I've got a bit of a complicated problem (or at least one for which I can't find a clear answer).

I've got a Non ( visa and work permit, both expiring on Nov. 10, which will be my last day of work in Bangkok.

I'm then flying, on Nov. 17, to the UK for a week, coming back to Bangkok, and packing up and heading back to the U.S. (where I am a citizen) by Dec. 1.

I'm trying to figure out if I can just "overstay" my Non-B visa by seven days, pay the fine at the airport, and then get a tourist visa upon my arrival back in Bangkok for my last week or so here... Or will I need to make a visa run before leaving for the UK?

Anyone have experience with a situation like this?

Edited October 9, 2007 by timballwiz

[Jim Abbott]

The consensus says never overstay your visa no matter what so look for options to avoid doing that

Edited October 9, 2007 by Jim Abbott

[lopburi3]

Take your ticket to the UK and visit Immigration for a 7 day extension of stay - have recent 4x6cm photos and 1,900 baht fee.

[v8tfcorty]

i thought you automatically had 7 days to leave thailand once the work permit had run out/ revoked.

Edited October 9, 2007 by v8tfcorty

[Manchester]

i thought you automatically had 7 days to leave thailand once the work permit had run out/ revoked.

He has a Non imm B which expires on the 10th. No 7 day allowance on that unless he applies for a 7 day extension.

He should follow other posters advice and pay the 1900 baht for the 7 day extension. Why run any rsik over such a small amount of money?

[timballwiz]

i thought you automatically had 7 days to leave thailand once the work permit had run out/ revoked.

He has a Non imm B which expires on the 10th. No 7 day allowance on that unless he applies for a 7 day extension.

He should follow other posters advice and pay the 1900 baht for the 7 day extension. Why run any rsik over such a small amount of money?

An excellent point. Thanks for the advice.