I think I need a border run?

[Takiap]

Takieb, would you mind asking your friend if he would like some company and to share costs?

No problem, I will ask the next time I see him. He is going on the 9th or 10th of February as far as I know.

[NOKYAI]

Thanks, if it doesn’t come off I’ll do the refusal of extension thing.

[GroveHillWanderer]

I know I can pay a fine at the airport, but didn’t fancy a ‘ black mark ‘ in my passport as soon will be applying for retirement visas etc

If (as suggested by hhinner) you apply for a second 30-day extension, have it refused and are given 7 days to leave the country you don't get a 'black mark' against your name as it will have been done within the rules, as far as I understand it.

[moater]

If (as suggested by hhinner) you apply for a second 30-day extension, have it refused and are given 7 days to leave the country you don't get a 'black mark' against your name as it will have been done within the rules, as far as I understand it.

You do get a big "extension refused" stamp that says you need to leave in 7 days. I think he worries about that for some reason.

I have a bunch of 1-4 days overstay stamps and an extension refused stamp. Never had a single problem or question, including when upgrading to a different visa type.

[NOKYAI]

Thanks folks for your advice......I’ll go with the refusal route. I’ll post if it works out OK. Can this be done at Blueport?

[GroveHillWanderer]

If (as suggested by hhinner) you apply for a second 30-day extension, have it refused and are given 7 days to leave the country you don't get a 'black mark' against your name as it will have been done within the rules, as far as I understand it.

You do get a big "extension refused" stamp that says you need to leave in 7 days. I think he worries about that for some reason.

I have a bunch of 1-4 days overstay stamps and an extension refused stamp. Never had a single problem or question, including when upgrading to a different visa type.

Yes, that's my understanding also - that the 'extension refused' stamp does not have any negative repercussions.