bhoydy Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Have the rules changed on 90 days reporting? I received information yesterday that some foreigners went to immigration Nakorn Sri Thammarat 1 day after the 90 day period and were fined 2000 baht. The reason i ask is because i thought there were 7 days grace before and after to report. My 90 days were up on the 2nd of March and my visa expires on the 8th. I will be exiting the country on the 8th and thought i wouldn't need to report. Now i'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 The only change is to allow up to 15 days early now rather than the previous 7 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 From what I understand, they don't worry about the 90 day reporting when you are leaving the country. If you do your 90 day reporting late, then you will probably get fined. If you're leaving the country, they don't care (or even know?) if you haven't done your 90 day reporting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoydy Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 The only change is to allow up to 15 days early now rather than the previous 7 days. So what about going late, before it was no problem up to 7 days, is that still the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiphoon Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 So what about going late, before it was no problem up to 7 days, is that still the same? The 7 day window for reporting in person after the due report date remains in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoydy Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 From what I understand, they don't worry about the 90 day reporting when you are leaving the country. If you do your 90 day reporting late, then you will probably get fined. If you're leaving the country, they don't care (or even know?) if you haven't done your 90 day reporting. Do you have any idea of how much the fine should be? Is it per day or a set fine? I'm trying to work out on whether to gamble or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Do you have any idea of how much the fine should be? Is it per day or a set fine? I'm trying to work out on whether to gamble or not. I think the regulations allow a fine of up to 5,000 baht, but the "set fine" is 2,000 Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 2,000 Baht is the usual fine but it can be 5,000 and 200 a day if you are caught out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 From what I understand, they don't worry about the 90 day reporting when you are leaving the country. If you do your 90 day reporting late, then you will probably get fined. If you're leaving the country, they don't care (or even know?) if you haven't done your 90 day reporting. Maybe it would show up on their computer when you leave the country, though I really don't know. They could, if they were so minded, ask for the receipt from your last 90 day report which you are supposed to keep with your passport, though I never have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoydy Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 There seems to be conflicting information on this thread on whether or not i have 7 days after the date on the slip to report to immigration. So i'm still unsure, although perhaps my best bet is to head out the country and take the slip out the passport but keep in on me in case they ask for it. If they are asking for the receipt though, i suppose that means it's not on their computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 There seems to be conflicting information on this thread on whether or not i have 7 days after the date on the slip to report to immigration. So i'm still unsure, although perhaps my best bet is to head out the country and take the slip out the passport but keep in on me in case they ask for it. If they are asking for the receipt though, i suppose that means it's not on their computer. I've never had a reporting slip with me when I've left the country, and I have never been asked for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoydy Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 There seems to be conflicting information on this thread on whether or not i have 7 days after the date on the slip to report to immigration. So i'm still unsure, although perhaps my best bet is to head out the country and take the slip out the passport but keep in on me in case they ask for it. If they are asking for the receipt though, i suppose that means it's not on their computer. I've never had a reporting slip with me when I've left the country, and I have never been asked for it. Ok, but have you been over the date on your slip. I'm 4 days past the day on my slip and about to leave the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 There seems to be conflicting information on this thread on whether or not i have 7 days after the date on the slip to report to immigration. So i'm still unsure, although perhaps my best bet is to head out the country and take the slip out the passport but keep in on me in case they ask for it. If they are asking for the receipt though, i suppose that means it's not on their computer. I've never had a reporting slip with me when I've left the country, and I have never been asked for it. Ok, but have you been over the date on your slip. I'm 4 days past the day on my slip and about to leave the country. I believe I have ... although I didn't look after my 90 reporting as it was done by the office ... but then I found out they weren't doing it that often and I got a fine for reporting late (but not when I was leaving the country). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoydy Posted March 6, 2011 Author Share Posted March 6, 2011 There seems to be conflicting information on this thread on whether or not i have 7 days after the date on the slip to report to immigration. So i'm still unsure, although perhaps my best bet is to head out the country and take the slip out the passport but keep in on me in case they ask for it. If they are asking for the receipt though, i suppose that means it's not on their computer. I've never had a reporting slip with me when I've left the country, and I have never been asked for it. Ok, but have you been over the date on your slip. I'm 4 days past the day on my slip and about to leave the country. I believe I have ... although I didn't look after my 90 reporting as it was done by the office ... but then I found out they weren't doing it that often and I got a fine for reporting late (but not when I was leaving the country). Ok, thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 There seems to be conflicting information on this thread on whether or not i have 7 days after the date on the slip to report to immigration. So i'm still unsure, although perhaps my best bet is to head out the country and take the slip out the passport but keep in on me in case they ask for it. If they are asking for the receipt though, i suppose that means it's not on their computer. I've never had a reporting slip with me when I've left the country, and I have never been asked for it. Ok, but have you been over the date on your slip. I'm 4 days past the day on my slip and about to leave the country. Reading previous posts and having left the country many times and returned (but not on overstay) I have never been asked about 90 day report and had never thought about it but also never had my reporting slip with me. But I do notice that everytime I may visit immigration for say, re-entry permit, extension of visa, etc., they always want to know my current address... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merijn Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 New rule is 15 ( changed from 7 ) days before and 7 days after the 90 day reporting date. So you have a 21 day window to do your reporting. 2000 Baht fine is for reporting after the 7 day window when done at the immigration office. 4000 Baht fine when reporting after more then 90 days after the reporting date when done at the immigration office. ( but this be different at other immigration offices ) When stopped at the street for not reporting different fines apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigold Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Do not gamble and try to be a "cheap Charlie" when it comes to immigration rules. I've a British friend who, although comfortably retired, tried to save a few pounds by opting for a "free" Thai visa in Britannia. By the time he cleaned up the mess of his own making, it cost him triple damages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhoydy Posted March 7, 2011 Author Share Posted March 7, 2011 Well just to let you know i arrived in Penang today. I took the slip out my passport and i got checked through no questions asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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