dfwbkk Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 OK, finally, what we anticipated - the April 30 "as of now" has been extended to "* As of now, the waive will apply till the situation return to normal". From the imm web site : http://www.imm2.go.th/index.php // dfw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiphoon Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 New website text below: Thai immigration to waive overstay fee for stranded foreigners Thai Immigration Bureau has instructed all immigration ports in Thailand to waive fee for visa overstay for foreigner stranded in Thailand with proof of the following; * flight details shown they are due to fly on flights which are disrupted by the airspace closure (Volcano Ash) * visa stamp in passport expired on and after 15 April 2010 * As of now, the waive will apply till the situation return to normal. http://www.imm2.go.th/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 This is good news and makes sense. I hope other countries apply the same common sense with this situation in regard to foreigners who are stranded. For example if you overstay in the UK or USA it has consequences regarding re-entry in the future. The UK and US are not known for applying common sense when it comes enforcing laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackspratt Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Can we now anticipate the whingers from pages 1 & 2 to come forth with more nonsense on this issue? Or against all expectations, some of them may consider retracting their ill-considered remarks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjaidee Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 who cares man....... I mean really......... thanks for that Thailand!!Have to wonder though.... what foreign advisor is on the payroll... you wouldn't think the local government came up with that on their own..... who do I send the thank you note to?? Better yet, can i get the email of the English ambassador who put this in affect... England doesn't have an ambassador however the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland do have an ambassador. A contact email address for him will almost certainly be on the FCO website. Why would you assume that the idea came from a foreigner? I accept that most foreigners here only ever meet Thais working in the hospitality industry and are therefore, almost inevitably, going to meet the less intelligent members of Thai society but............................. I have worked with many intelligent, forward thinking Thais for whom a decision like this is obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murf Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I dont have proof of a canceled flight as i booked it on the internet. I fly out today, wish me luck trying to explain it... although i am only on one day overstay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 I dont have proof of a canceled flight as i booked it on the internet.I fly out today, wish me luck trying to explain it... although i am only on one day overstay. The printout of your “electronic ticket and receipt” is proof of your flight booking. -- Maestro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisd75 Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 just checked the the immigration bureau there is a form in thai :-Practice guidelines if air traffic control center announced today the closing of European airspace to cause volcanic eruption, Iceland. i asked a friend to translate, she said it was not for sure just maybes and if's. sucks for me as i am 3 days over already. anyway here is the link. immigration.go.th/nov2004/2notice/20100423_imm.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 There is a notice in English on this immigration web page: http://www.imm2.go.th/index.php Thai Immigration Bureau has instructed all immigration ports in Thailand to waive fee for visa overstay for foreigner stranded in Thailand with proof of the following; * flight details shown they are due to fly on flights which are disrupted by the airspace closure (Volcano Ash) * visa stamp in passport expired on and after 15 April 2010 * As of now, the waive will apply till the situation return to normal. -- Maestro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldfun Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 so could this overstay exemption possibly apply till say 15.May and given the current visa expiring is a 1 year extension (non o)? I don't see why not? Basically looking for experiences of anyone in recent/similar situation or ones have heard of when a possible 'cutoff date' for this exemption for europe bound canceled/delayed flights? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldfun Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 called imm HQ today & she indicated yes delayed travelers could still be waived overstay, but recommended to check with airport IMM @ 02-1340261 to verify exact details for your case, but at least confirmed booking made prior to 15apr is req. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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