jmsthailand Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Hi guys. I think I made a mistake with my SETV. The visa page says valid from 28 Nov 2019 to 27 Feb 2020, but I entered on 28 Nov and the stamp says until 26 Jan. So I guess validity of visa is referring to entry validity, but the actual expiry given my entry day is 26 Jan. Anyways, 26th January is Sunday so immigration will be closed. Any chance of getting an extension if I show up on Monday 27th? Or better to abandon ship and get a ticket out somewhere? I have all the TM30 paperwork and all that jazz. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Am I missing something (as usual) why don't you apply for extension some days prior?. Even a week 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmsthailand Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Am I missing something (as usual) why don't you apply for extension some days prior?. Even a week Because I made a mistake. As I said, I thought the expiry was in February. But I guess the February part is referring to validity of entry. A 60-day period is triggered as soon as you enter the country, which was end of November, if I am understanding it correctly. Edited January 24, 2020 by jmsthailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 jmsthailand, you understand it correctly. Go and apply for the extension on Monday. You will have to pay an overstay fine of THB 500 in addition to the extension fee of THB 1,900. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmsthailand Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, Maestro said: jmsthailand, you understand it correctly. Go and apply for the extension on Monday. You will have to pay an overstay fine of THB 500 in addition to the extension fee of THB 1,900. Thanks, Maestro. I read somewhere on here that if your expiry occurs at the weekend, the immigration office might waive the 500 baht. Anyways, worst case 500 baht is not too bad. As long as I don't get deported lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, jmsthailand said: Because I made a mistake. As I said, I thought the expiry was in February. But I guess the February part is referring to validity of entry. A 60-day period is triggered as soon as you enter the country, which was end of November, if I am understanding it correctly. Yes, I understand now. Your post was clear. Maestro post has given you best option. If for some reason you had to avoid overstay you could border bounce tomorrow and reenter visa exempt. Clearly not the preferred option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 When your permission to stay expires on a weekend or holiday, your extension is granted without penalty if the apply on the first working day after the holiday. Make sure you get it done Monday without fail. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Maestro said: jmsthailand, you understand it correctly. Go and apply for the extension on Monday. You will have to pay an overstay fine of THB 500 in addition to the extension fee of THB 1,900. They shouldn’t charge the overstay as long as he applies on the Monday. If he applied on the Tuesday it would be 1,000 baht fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elviajero Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 3 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Yes, I understand now. Your post was clear. Maestro post has given you best option. If for some reason you had to avoid overstay you could border bounce tomorrow and reenter visa exempt. Clearly not the preferred option It is not recorded as an overstay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtank Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Monday 27 will be ok. No fine will be given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enki Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 And BTW: immigration is open on Sundays. Just not for your stuff, TM30 only usually ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Enki said: And BTW: immigration is open on Sundays. Just not for your stuff, TM30 only usually ???? That is only correct in Chiang Mai. Other offices are closed on weekends and holidays. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enki Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, ubonjoe said: That is only correct in Chiang Mai. Other offices are closed on weekends and holidays. Nakhon Phanom is open for TM30 on weekends (and some holidays). Perhaps we can gather a list ???? Edited January 25, 2020 by Enki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 On 1/24/2020 at 9:47 PM, Maestro said: jmsthailand, you understand it correctly. Go and apply for the extension on Monday. You will have to pay an overstay fine of THB 500 in addition to the extension fee of THB 1,900. io closed on 26th so should be no fine on the 27th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Another example where confusing a visa and a permission to stay or extension of permission to stay causes potential or actual problems. And yet some people keep insisting that pointing out the difference is nit picking. It doesn't matter until it matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Removed an off-topic post and the replies to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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