Overstay charges

[flipperman00001]

Hi Everyone
Just realised i was supposed to get new visa on the 11th June ,I have planned to go to Penang on tommorow to get 2 month visitors visa and thought that was my date for departure.
Does anyone know what they charge at the border for over stay per day?

[crazy88]

500 bt , be polite and apologetic .

Crazy 88

[Vital Spark]

They'll also charge you from the 11th to (and including) the 14th. 4 x 500 baht = 2,000 baht. You'll also get a nice little stamp in your passport saying that you've been a bad boy... I've got one of those and the witch at the immigration office who gave it to me then questioned me about it when I went back for my 1 yr visa extension. 'What's all this about?' she growled . I smiled sweetly and said 'You gave it to me'. More scowls, and growls, but I did get my extension. She didn't get a wai.

VS

[moja]

have heard there is a maximum that you can be charged for visa over stay - is that true?

[PeteC]

have heard there is a maximum that you can be charged for visa over stay - is that true?

I think it is/was 20,000. If a person goes that far it usually means they've been hiding out here for a long time and were caught. Chances slim to none they'll get another visa or allowed entry for a few years, if not blacklisted on the spot.

There are exceptions like if in the hospital or some other circumstance out of your control that can be justified to immigration. Still pay the fine, but not have a blot on your record. Pete

[moja]

thanks, the person with over stay is not me but a friend and i was sure they would have problems re-entering the Country in the future but she had just been advised to stay here on overstay!!!

[PeteC]

thanks, the person with over stay is not me but a friend and i was sure they would have problems re-entering the Country in the future but she had just been advised to stay here on overstay!!!

I'll let Lomu comment more on that as he's our immigration guru.

When I say "long time" I mean people I've known who stayed for years without a visa and were eventually caught by chance. They have been blacklisted, but I'm not sure for how long. Interestingly, Thai Immigration wouldn't tell them for how long either. They said, "You'll find out when you apply for a visa or show up at the desk at the airport..."

Obviously they're saying they don't want to see them here again.

Your friend was given bad advice but if the overstay was weeks rather than months or years, they'll probably get back in again. Pete

[lomuamart]

The maximum fine is 20k. Once a person gets into that territory, it's much better to go through the airport rather than over a land crossing.
I don't think Imm at the airport will blacklist you, but you might be read the Riot Act. Pay the money, be extremely apologetic and show your one way ticket out of the country. Allow plenty of time at the airport to get through the grilling. Don't miss the flight.
I would say that there's nothing to stop you returning to Thailand the next day. The longer you leave it, the worse it looks, especially if you go through Imm with a few years overstay.
As Pete has said, if you're nabbed by the police or Imm before you get to the airport or border, you'll be in serious trouble. Arrested, imprisoned, fined and deported. One of the reasons not to use land borders when on overstay is that Imm have been know to stop visa run buses and check everyone's passport before they reach Imm. Overstayers, even by a day or two, are arrested. There's less chance of being pulled by the authorities on your way to the airport by taxi/bus or whatever.
Nevertheless, don't overstay is the simple answer.

[moja]

thanks will have a chat with my friend, she will be looking at a 5 month overstay by the time she leaves