Paying 2 Days Overstay Vs. Getting Extension?

[Harley62]

Hi All,

My 60 day tourist visa expires on the 25th but I cannot leave then due to time constraints until the 27th. (I have a confirmed ticket for that date)

Is it better to go to an Immigration Office and pay for a visa extension (just for 2 extra days?) or is it "acceptable" to pay the penalty at the Airport?

I certainly don't want to have any "black marks" put into my Passport, and I do not like breaking the Law but for 2 days I thought somebody would have the best answer and if a sincere apology at the Immigration Counter (plus fees) would be considered sufficient to let me pass (with a warning, perhaps?)

Appreciate any advice or ideas from informed parties.

HB

[lopburi3]

You will have an overstay stamp in your passport if you overstay. It means nothing currently in Thailand but some other countries could take notice. A 7 day extension of stay will cost 1,900 baht and a photo so about 900 baht more expensive in all.

[kennkate]

I was under the impression that the first days overstay was Free So 500 Baht To Pay.

[Harley62]

Well I do not like the idea of a permanent stamp in the Passport..is this a new policy, as I have never heard of that before--even for 2 days?

Is it always done like this, or is it stamped in upon the discretion of the Officer..?

And I see no reason for Immigration to "give a free day" of overstay, but if so then the price is THB 500, as that is the price per day of overstay I assume?

Thanks again,

HB

[ubonjoe]

They don't deduct the free day if you go over the 24 hour grace period.

Unless you have already used it you will get a 30 day extension.

The overstay stmp is a little blue stamp that looks a lot like all the others and is in Thai. They even put a stamp in your passport for the 24 hour grace period overstay.

[lopburi3]

If you are only one day overstay they do not normally change you at airport - but you still owe for each day and if more than one you will have to pay it.

[Lite Beer]

Overstay 1,000 Baht plus stamp in passport.

Extension 1,900 Baht and no stamp in passport.

Up to you.

[spacefruit]

As far as I remember:

First Day, No Charge

Second day, 1000 baht

Each subsequent day an additional 500 baht

Maximum 20,000 (I am not as certain of this figure - anyone know the max?)

[Lite Beer]

As far as I remember:

First Day, No Charge

Second day, 1000 baht

Each subsequent day an additional 500 baht

Maximum 20,000 (I am not as certain of this figure - anyone know the max?)

Maximum is 20,000 Baht.

[Boater]

Well I do not like the idea of a permanent stamp in the Passport..is this a new policy, as I have never heard of that before--even for 2 days?

i had 2, 2 day overstay stamps in my last passport, and have never had a problem