seancho Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Silly me, just booked my flight home after another pleasant stay in LOS but forgot to check my visa exemption stamp first. Looks like I'll be 3 days over. I know its not terribly serious, but how do I deal with this with the least hassle, expense and potential for problems? Option 1 - Get an extension -- I've done this once before here in Chiang Mai. Not the end of world, but it eats up an entire morning, a bunch of red tape, interview with immigration, etc. 1900 baht. Option 2 - Pay the overstay fine in advance here in Chiang Mai. Don't know what this entails. Probably forms and lots of sitting around waiting? I assume they would want 500 thb x 3 or 1500 thb. Option 3 - pay at BKK on the way out. Itinerary starts at CNX, I assume I clear immigration at BKK? Reports seem to indicate that short overstays are handled quickly and efficiently. I have a 3 hour layover. Any potential problems or delays? Any significant black mark against me w immigration? 1500 baht, if they count the days. I think 3 is the easiest way to go, but if there is any real potential for nastiness at BKK, then I'll just deal with it in advance. What would you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrilliant Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 3 for sure. Pay up and while you may get a 'look' from the officer 3 days is no biggie. Just don't get caught before you leave though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 1. Get an extension and stay legal. If you get arrested during the overstay you will be deported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Just pay the fine. If I was in a place where the immigration office is nearly always empty I'd consider going to get an extension but there's no way I'd spend half a day sitting there to get it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seancho Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Here's an interesting question of minor practical importance... My flight BKK-CDG takes off at 12:05am, which means I'll be clearing immigration on overstay day 3, but not actually leaving Thai soil until overstay day 4. Think they'll try to get me for the extra day? What about option 2? Anyone ever paid an overstay fine at an immigration office? Edited August 26, 2015 by seancho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Here's an interesting question of minor practical importance... My flight BKK-CDG takes off at 12:05am, which means I'll be clearing customs on overstay day 3, but not actually leaving Thai soil until overstay day 4. Think they'll try to get me for the extra day? What about option 2? Anyone ever paid an overstay fine at an immigration office? They will charge you based on the date you exit. Walking in to an immigration office with an overstay is a bad idea. You will open yourself up to being arrested and deported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nowretired Posted August 26, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted August 26, 2015 Just go to the airport and pay the fine. End of story ........... ......... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Why waste a day going to immigration? Technically you will be illegal but stay out of trouble. The first time I accidentally over stayed by a few days I went to immigration in Chiang Mai and asked them what to do? They told me not to worry and just pay on my way ouy in BKK. This was ten years ago but you are not going to get in to any kind of trouble for a 3 day over stay. If you are making other problems they can and will do whatever they want but an innocent over stay of 3 days nobody is going to care about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMZ Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 3 is the easiest way, but as mentioned above, you overstay days need to be hassle and police free..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Option #4: go to Big C and buy a red clown nose, go to the airport, smile and say I am a clown and "make a boo boo"= the officer will point, laugh, take a Facebook photo and let you exit debt free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al007 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Option #4: go to Big C and buy a red clown nose, go to the airport, smile and say I am a clown and "make a boo boo"= the officer will point, laugh, take a Facebook photo and let you exit debt free. I like this suggest you follow advice and let us know how you do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLover Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 It went quite well, I even danced a jig and the crowd went wild. Thank you for your suggestion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Get the inflatable into Koo Greece ($1500) trek overland through Balkans, avoid the new fence into Hungary and then head west. Lots of good Syrian and African food on the way and before you know it your Swedish and golden! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieDee Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 If an extra 7-800 Baht is not a problem on top of the 1,900 Baht extension fee get the extension. Many companies in CM offer this service, just give them your passport and 1 photo and they will sit in line, fill out the paperwork etc for you while you enjoy your day out and return your visa extended passport to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFriend You Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Get the Extension, waste a half a day, maybe meet some interesting people doing the same...........being legal is the best way to go - if you happen to get arrested while overstaying...........you have "Big Plublum" which could cost you a helluva lot more than a half a day and 1900 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 You could arrange for a boat leaving from the rayong pier. It will be at midnight exactly ... then get of on the west side of the island and wait for the signal ... usually a flash light. This boat will take you onto Greece where you depart and head for Hungary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Here's an interesting question of minor practical importance... My flight BKK-CDG takes off at 12:05am, which means I'll be clearing immigration on overstay day 3, but not actually leaving Thai soil until overstay day 4. Think they'll try to get me for the extra day? What about option 2? Anyone ever paid an overstay fine at an immigration office? "What about option 2? Anyone ever paid an overstay fine at an immigration office? " Pretty sure you'd have to pay the fine up through the day you visited the immigrations office AND be required to apply for an extension of stay. I doubt they would be receptive to you prepaying the fine for some additional overstay until you fly out since you would still be present in the country illegally without an extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likeke Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Call me old fashion, but get the extension and do the right thing. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabaidee Mai Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Option 1 stay legal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) or have a return ticket when you arrive to get the 30 days visa exempt. Two overstays might trigger the question about having a return ticket next time you arrive visa exempt. Could be embarrassing if they refuse entry. I know a lot of people will say immigration never ask for this....trust me...they do! Edited August 27, 2015 by Mudcrab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 pay the fine on your way out and never visit this thread again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis7 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 If I were you, I would go with option 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tajtom Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 # days you pay 1500 baht fine theres no way out simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 If you can pay the fine at BKK airport do it. I'm not sure if you won't have to pay at CNX or not.... but anyhow check in for your flight early just in case Just have the funds and remember to check in for your flight early because there will be a delay exiting through departure immigration due to you having to go and pay the fine. So allow yourself extra time and don't wait until the last minute to check in. The desk to the overstay at BKK is inside the departure immigration area, so you can not enter that area until you have checked in. That is exactly why you should check in as early as possible.... to get it all done. There are places in the airport where you can get a cup of coffee or a quick beer so get paying the overstay out of the way first, then if you have time for a quick coffee or beer you can. Believe me, the officers at the overstay desk have seen it all before, and as long as you are paying the fine it is just routine to them. They may write a short note in your passport in Thai that you overstayed and paid the fine..... but that has no effect on your return later. The main point is to get it done and not to wait to the last minute to pay the overstay fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Here's an interesting question of minor practical importance... My flight BKK-CDG takes off at 12:05am, which means I'll be clearing immigration on overstay day 3, but not actually leaving Thai soil until overstay day 4. Think they'll try to get me for the extra day? You will overstay only 3 days if you go through Passport Control before midnight. Technically speaking, you've already exited the country after Passport Control. 1. I would go to the immigration office and pay 1,900B for the extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibreaker Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 (edited) Option 2 is not an option at all. If you show up at the local immigration office with an overstay already, they might let you pay the 1900 bath for an extension (option 1). There is no way they let you out of there just paying 3 days of overstay (or not even one day), and let you walk away promising to go to the airport and leave the country. You are lucky if they dont arrest you, and send you to prison at IDC in Bangkok. That has happened to several people, thinking they are doing the "right" thing. The least they will do, is make you pay for the extension. If so, you have no idea how lucky you actually are. Option 1 is the safest. But you must do it before you go into overstay. I recommend not to pay the fine at the airport. It is surely no problem if you first get there, but you will be arrested if you get caught before that happens. And that is not a pleasant ride, believe me. Been there, done that. Edited August 28, 2015 by thaibreaker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springheeled jack Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 the best thing to do is pay on your way out it wont cost any more 3x500 no problems . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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