3 day gap before goin abroad

[raro]

I'm on a Non-O visa, with the 90 days in Thailand, then visa run.

Now I just booked tickets for a trip to Germany,leaving June 5. Didn't notice that my 90 days are over on June 2.

Now what is the most practical approach? Getting the official 5 days extension (i.e. spending a day at the Immigration and paying 1,900 Baht) or just do the overstay, pay the fine and listen to the sermon. Or driving to Cambodia, wasting a day and 2 passport pages.....?

[BritTim]

In the current climate, I would avoid overstay. Although very unlikely, once you are on overstay, you could be arrested, deported and blacklisted. The Cambodia run seems more of a hassle than getting 7 days to leave the country for 1,900 baht. One thing that I have been curious about: for a regular extension, you must go to your local immigration office. For a denial of an extension, and 7 days to leave the country, maybe you can pick an immigration office that handles you more quickly. Anyone know?

[overherebc]

I'm on a Non-O visa, with the 90 days in Thailand, then visa run.

Now I just booked tickets for a trip to Germany,leaving June 5. Didn't notice that my 90 days are over on June 2.

Now what is the most practical approach? Getting the official 5 days extension (i.e. spending a day at the Immigration and paying 1,900 Baht) or just do the overstay, pay the fine and listen to the sermon. Or driving to Cambodia, wasting a day and 2 passport pages.....?

If married go get 60 extension at Imm.

1900 baht I think.

[raro]

I'm on a Non-O visa, with the 90 days in Thailand, then visa run.

Now I just booked tickets for a trip to Germany,leaving June 5. Didn't notice that my 90 days are over on June 2.

Now what is the most practical approach? Getting the official 5 days extension (i.e. spending a day at the Immigration and paying 1,900 Baht) or just do the overstay, pay the fine and listen to the sermon. Or driving to Cambodia, wasting a day and 2 passport pages.....?

If married go get 60 extension at Imm.

1900 baht I think.

Can I do that at any Immigration office or only in Pattaya? What documents do I need?

[elviajero]

I'm on a Non-O visa, with the 90 days in Thailand, then visa run.

Now I just booked tickets for a trip to Germany,leaving June 5. Didn't notice that my 90 days are over on June 2.

Now what is the most practical approach? Getting the official 5 days extension (i.e. spending a day at the Immigration and paying 1,900 Baht) or just do the overstay, pay the fine and listen to the sermon. Or driving to Cambodia, wasting a day and 2 passport pages.....?

If married go get 60 extension at Imm.

1900 baht I think.

Can I do that at any Immigration office or only in Pattaya? What documents do I need?

You can apply at any office BUT will need to give an address within that offices area. They might want proof of address.

60 Day Extension of Stay

• Original marriage certificate plus signed copy.
• Signed copies of wife's ID and Tabien Baan.
• Signed copies of your passport pages: ID page, visa, entry stamp, departure card.
• 1 x photo 6 x 4.
• Your wife.
• Maybe a TM30 / proof of address.
• 1,900 baht.

[raro]

that's complicated...she works in Pattaya, I work in Bangkok, need to take a day off for both of us...

Does anyone have experience with the consequences of a three day overstay? I did that by accident years ago and it was not really any issue. Understand that times have changed since...

[elviajero]

that's complicated...she works in Pattaya, I work in Bangkok, need to take a day off for both of us...

Does anyone have experience with the consequences of a three day overstay? I did that by accident years ago and it was not really any issue. Understand that times have changed since...

• If you make it to the airport and surrender you will pay 1,500 baht, get an overstay stamp in your passport and be free to return.
• If you get caught, arrested and prosecuted you will be deported and banned for 5 year. IMO it is unlikely, even if caught, that you would face prosecution but there is always the chance, and you open yourself up to corruption/bribes.

[raro]

that's complicated...she works in Pattaya, I work in Bangkok, need to take a day off for both of us...

Does anyone have experience with the consequences of a three day overstay? I did that by accident years ago and it was not really any issue. Understand that times have changed since...

• If you make it to the airport and surrender you will pay 1,500 baht, get an overstay stamp in your passport and be free to return.
• If you get caught, arrested and prosecuted you will be deported and banned for 5 year. IMO it is unlikely, even if caught, that you would face prosecution but there is always the chance, and you open yourself up to corruption/bribes.

OK...I have been warned

thanks a lot!

[johnatong]

that's complicated...she works in Pattaya, I work in Bangkok, need to take a day off for both of us...

Does anyone have experience with the consequences of a three day overstay? I did that by accident years ago and it was not really any issue. Understand that times have changed since...

There are no real consequences unless you are discovered to be on overstay prior to reaching the airport. I personally would not take the (admittedly small) risk.

A 7 day extension can be had which will cost 1900 Bht.

[elviajero]

that's complicated...she works in Pattaya, I work in Bangkok, need to take a day off for both of us...

Does anyone have experience with the consequences of a three day overstay? I did that by accident years ago and it was not really any issue. Understand that times have changed since...

You should be able to get 7 days to leave the country at CW (1,900 baht). Fill out the usual TM7 extension of stay application and you should be given a stamp in your passport declining the extension, but giving you 7 days to leave the country. Take details of your flight although probably not needed.

[raro]

that's complicated...she works in Pattaya, I work in Bangkok, need to take a day off for both of us...

Does anyone have experience with the consequences of a three day overstay? I did that by accident years ago and it was not really any issue. Understand that times have changed since...

You should be able to get 7 days to leave the country at CW (1,900 baht). Fill out the usual TM7 extension of stay application and you should be given a stamp in your passport declining the extension, but giving you 7 days to leave the country. Take details of your flight although probably not needed.

Would that also work in any other immigration office?

[elviajero]

that's complicated...she works in Pattaya, I work in Bangkok, need to take a day off for both of us...

Does anyone have experience with the consequences of a three day overstay? I did that by accident years ago and it was not really any issue. Understand that times have changed since...

You should be able to get 7 days to leave the country at CW (1,900 baht). Fill out the usual TM7 extension of stay application and you should be given a stamp in your passport declining the extension, but giving you 7 days to leave the country. Take details of your flight although probably not needed.

Would that also work in any other immigration office?

Yes, as long as you use a local address, otherwise I don't know.