Drew3223 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I'm heading to immigration on the 29th as I have an embassy letter and will get the 30 day extension. Am I right in thinking I will pay two days overstay and will likely not receive any other penalties? And then have until October 28th to leave the country? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Maestro Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 Why do you want to wait with your application until 29 September, seeing that immigration has during the past few weeks repeatedly urged everybody either to get an extension or to leave the country not later than 26 September? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew3223 Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Just circumstances that prevent me from going earlier. Plus the flight I am looking at booking is considerably cheaper on October 28th, so if I have to overstay anyway, would benefit me more to make that overstay/pay that fine now. Want to make sure it will all be okay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonray Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 29 minutes ago, Drew3223 said: Just circumstances that prevent me from going earlier. Plus the flight I am looking at booking is considerably cheaper on October 28th, so if I have to overstay anyway, would benefit me more to make that overstay/pay that fine now. Want to make sure it will all be okay. What if they decide to arrest you instead? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew3223 Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 That's what I am enquiring. Does anyone have any informed advice, in response to my Q? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post userabcd Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Drew3223 said: That's what I am enquiring. Does anyone have any informed advice, in response to my Q? Amnesty finishes on 26th. After that you will be on overstay and illegally in the country. Even though you have an embassy letter you still do not have the stamp in your passport granting permission to stay after the 26th. If you wait to the 29th there is a good chance immigration will refuse to give you a further extension and tell you to arrange a flight out and you will pay your overstay at airport departure. It is quite obvious that if I were you, I would make sure to visit immigration before the 26th and complete an application to stay and get their stamp in my passport. Edited September 22, 2020 by userabcd 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew3223 Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 I'm asking if anyone has any, you know, actual experience of what will likely happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post userabcd Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Drew3223 said: 19 minutes ago, Drew3223 said: I'm asking if anyone has any, you know, actual experience of what will likely happen. Why don't you call immigration help line and ask them directly? Edited September 22, 2020 by userabcd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew3223 Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Cool idea. Do you know the number please? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingThai Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 That's not a good idea at all you should extend your visa while still on the amnesty. You can always pay an overstay fine at the END of your trip when departing or get another extension. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew3223 Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 1178 got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Drew3223 said: I'm asking if anyone has any, you know, actual experience of what will likely happen. Wait for the morning Thai time then you'll get some actual useful responses. Personally I would extend prior to the deadline and if you have to overstay do it 30 days later when you are about to go to the airport Edited September 22, 2020 by scubascuba3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonaqi Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 4 hours ago, Drew3223 said: Just circumstances that prevent me from going earlier. Plus the flight I am looking at booking is considerably cheaper on October 28th, so if I have to overstay anyway, would benefit me more to make that overstay/pay that fine now. Want to make sure it will all be okay. I would not book flights that far ahead in these uncertain times, they are more prone to cancellation. Had a few cancellations back in March. Refund is a real hassle and took a long time. FlyingThai is right. Makes more sense to risk overstaying after your 30 day extension. I'm not sure if you are even eligible to apply for an extension if you overstay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donpo Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I got my consideration stamp today til the 20th of October. Will need to come back on 20th to change it to 26th. The process was not as bad as I thought. Officers were nice and helpful there. Book your appointment asap here: http://203.151.166.132/immigrant_queue/booking/ Choose: apply for short term visa - counter K bring all necessary documents and 1900 baht beforehand and you'll be good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 6 hours ago, tonray said: What if they decide to arrest you instead? For what and where? It will not happen at immigration and the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 7 hours ago, Drew3223 said: Just circumstances that prevent me from going earlier. Plus the flight I am looking at booking is considerably cheaper on October 28th, so if I have to overstay anyway, would benefit me more to make that overstay/pay that fine now. Unless caught before you apply for the extension on Tuesday it will just be a 2 day overstay fine. If you went on Monday the 28th you would not pay a fine for the overstay since it is the first day immigration will be open. You could go this week and get the extension and then either pay a fine when you leave the country or apply for a another extension to get 7 days to leave the country after you pay the 1900 baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superatoz Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 2 hours ago, donpo said: I got my consideration stamp today til the 20th of October. Will need to come back on 20th to change it to 26th. The process was not as bad as I thought. Officers were nice and helpful there. Book your appointment asap here: http://203.151.166.132/immigrant_queue/booking/ Choose: apply for short term visa - counter K bring all necessary documents and 1900 baht beforehand and you'll be good to go. this applies only for those residing in bkk right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 10 minutes ago, superatoz said: this applies only for those residing in bkk right ? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 8 hours ago, Drew3223 said: Just circumstances that prevent me from going earlier. Plus the flight I am looking at booking is considerably cheaper on October 28th, so if I have to overstay anyway, would benefit me more to make that overstay/pay that fine now. Want to make sure it will all be okay. If you fly out on October 28th, you will overstay after your extension ends AGAIN, as they will backdate your extension to start on September 27th if you go to get it later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Caldera said: If you fly out on October 28th, you will overstay after your extension ends AGAIN, as they will backdate your extension to start on September 27th if you go to get it later. They do not always do it that way. They will often start it from the day you apply after you pay the overstay fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusticeGB Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Going on the 29ty will be nuts. The Immigration Offices are likely to be overwhelmed with people like you. The staff will likely be impatient. Most offices are operating on Saturday. I strongly recommend that you go before the 26th. It has been stated again and again that is the final date. On the 29th if you get an impatient Immigration officer you might not get your extension. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 19 hours ago, userabcd said: Why don't you call immigration help line and ask them directly? Edited 19 hours ago by userabcd You can try emailing Immigration Office... i emailed Udon Thani awhile back and they replied within an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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