Hi all, so I mistakenly overstayed my 30 day airport entry.

Went to get a 7 day extension so I'd have time to make a run to Vientiane and get a proper visa.

But when I got my passport back, it says:

"Application for extension of stay is not approved. Applicant must leave the kingdom not later than (date)"

The date is 7 days later. But it is printed in red ink. The rest of the stamp is blue, but the date is in red.

Will I have trouble getting a visa in Vientiane now? This isn't the dreaded "red stamp" I've heard mentioned on here is it?

That is quite normal for a 7 day extension, you have nothing to worry about.

They all say that.

There's no 7 day extension contrary to popular belief.

What you get is "extension not approved" and you have 7 days to leave the kingdom.

Everything is in order and you will not have any problems.

Whew! Thanks.

As said, there is no such thing as a 7 day extension.

Your application was refused.

7 days to get out of town.

Sent from my GT-I9001 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app

The red ink is to get your attention. They often stamp the date in red for permit to stay and etc.

Edited January 25, 201313 yr by ubonjoe