Often asked: Us Citizen Overstayed Visa In Thailand What To Do?

If you find yourself in Thailand having overstayed for more than 90 days it is advised that you immediately seek legal help and prepare to leave the country as soon as possible, facing the possibility of being banned from re-entering Thailand for a set period of time.

What to do if you overstay your visa in Thailand?

If you overstay for a short period you will have to pay a fine. However, if you overstay for more than 90 days then it is a serious offence and the result will be you are deported from Thailand and banned from visiting again. The length of the ban depends on how long you have overstayed your visa.

How do you clear overstay in Thailand?

You must in all cases immediately report to your nearest immigration office and make them aware of your overstay in some cases you can pay a fine and clear the matter immediately.

Where can I surrender overstay in Thailand?

If you have already overstayed beyond your permitted date before the order’s enforced date (20 March 2016), you may surrender to the authorities at the Immigration Checkpoint (land border, seaport, and airport).

How long can a US citizen stay in Thailand without a visa?

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry.

What happens if you overstay Thailand?

The fine for overstaying is 500 Baht per day, reaching a maximum fine of 20,000 Baht (when overstaying 40 or more days). When overstaying for a significant amount of time (90 days or more days), it is a serious offense that you could face deportation and ban from entering Thailand.

Can you go to jail for overstaying your visa?

Overstaying a visa is not a crime in the US. While it is a misdemeanor to enter the US without being processed, it is not a crime to be in the US illegally. Therefore as a general matter, you cannot be jailed for trying to return.

How do I fix overstayed visa?

Yes, you can apply for a green card if you overstayed a visa. You can apply to become a green card holder from inside the United States (known as an adjustment of status) or abroad (through consular processing).

Is there a visa amnesty in Thailand?

Q: What is the status on the Royal Thai Government’s visa amnesty? A: On September 30, 2020, the Royal Thai Government officially approved a grace period until October 31, 2020 for persons in Thailand in temporary visa status (of all visa types) to depart the country.

What happen if my visa expired?

If you overstay the end date of your authorized stay, as provided by the CBP officer at a port-of-entry, or United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), your visa will generally be automatically be voided or cancelled, as explained above.

How do I pay my overstay fine at the airport?

You can settle your overstaying fines at any of the entry ports (airport, land border, sea ports), immigration offices, Amer offices and typing centres. If you are opting for an extension, the tourism company will make the payment for you.

How long do I have to leave the country after my visa expires?

The Three Year Bar: Persons who remain in the U.S. after their authorized stay has expired for more than 180 days but less than one year, and who leave the U.S. prior to the institution of removal proceedings, are barred from reentering the US for three years from their date of departure.

Where can I pay my overstay fine at Suvarnabhumi Airport?

If you are planning to pay the overstay penalty at the Suvarnabhumi Airport turn yourself in to immigration authorities at the airport. Do not waste your time waiting in long lines just to find out that you have to head to the immigration office.

How can I stay in Thailand for 6 months?

Multiple Entry Tourist Visa will be valid for 6 months from the date of issue. You must enter Thailand within the validity of visa. Travellers with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand not exceeding 60 days for each entry within the period of 6 months from the date of arrival in Thailand.

How many days can a US citizen stay in Thailand?

Tourist Visas The tourist visa must generally be used within 90 days from the date of issue and allows an initial stay of 60 days. After arrival in Thailand, a tourist visa may be extended at the discretion of an immigration officer once for an additional 30 days with the total period of stay no longer than 90 days.

How long can you stay in Thailand without a visa?

Passport Holders Who Can Enter Thailand Without a Visa They are granted to stay a maximum of 30 days if they are entering Thailand via an international airport or entering through a land border checkpoint from neighboring countries.