Popular Post rooster59 17,828 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 The visa amnesty is now over: Foreigners face fines and possible deportation for overstaying visas Image: Reuters file photo Foreigners in Thailand are reminded that the visa amnesty is now over. The amnesty, which was put in place to help foreigners stranded in Thailand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ended on Saturday. Anyone who needed to renew their permission to stay in Thailand should have done so before the Saturday deadline. Late last week, a spokesman for the Thai foreign ministry said that they had contacted all consulates and embassies in Thailand to remind them that their nationals who have not extended their visas are now in the country illegally as of yesterday. Thanee Saengrat said that Thai government has been good to those that have been stranded in the kingdom since April issuing three amnesties and keeping everyone informed in English through the media and other means. But it was now time to end the amnesty, meaning that foreigners either needed to extend their permission to stay in Thailand or leave the country. From today anyone who is found to be on overstay will be fined. People who do not seek to extend their visas after 90 days from now will be deported and blacklisted. Thanee urged all those with expired visas to act quickly to either extend or exit the country. The penalties for overstay in Thailand are as follows: -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-10-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 1 5 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post connda 17,428 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 Van loads of immigration police hit the streets. "Release The Hounds!!!" 2 11 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post connda 17,428 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, rooster59 said: People who do not seek to extend their visas after 90 days from now will be deported Good luck deporting people back to places like Australia or Wales and who knows where else as the ever promised "Second Wave" hits the world and countries begin locking down once again - which is why people got stuck here in the first place, lockdowns...remember? But never-mind that. "Bad foreigners! Get out now!!!" Edited October 31, 2020 by connda 7 9 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post overherebc 18,684 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) How will this affect the 60 day extensions that quite a few assumed would be an ongoing situation? I 'assume' those with under consideration stamps will get approval until ?????? After that date what will be the procedure? I see mass confusion coming up and tomorrow this will be a busy thread. Edited October 31, 2020 by overherebc 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Greenside 1,459 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) I don't understand the thinking behind this. Are these stranded people a burden on the state? Do they somehow get more than they spend without bringing currency in from their home country? Are they taking jobs away from deserving Thai nationals? What harm are they doing except feeding the economy in some minor way? Edited October 31, 2020 by Greenside 34 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Traubert 4,720 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 hour ago, connda said: Good luck deporting people back to places like Australia or Wales and who knows where else as the ever promised "Second Wave" hits the world and countries begin locking down once again - which is why people got stuck here in the first place, lockdowns...remember? But never-mind that. "Bad foreigners! Get out now!!!" Why cant people just do what they're supposed to do? Its not that hard? If they want to deport them but cant they'll just lock 'em up 'til they can. That better? 6 3 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites
NanLaew 22,629 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 25 minutes ago, overherebc said: How will this affect the 60 day extensions that quite a few assumed would be an ongoing situation? I 'assume' those with under consideration stamps will get approval until ?????? After that date what will be the procedure? I see mass confusion coming up and tomorrow this will be a busy thread. This current extension, effective from 1 November is for "up to 60-days" The shortest extension one can typically expect is 7-days. Who's confused? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Enoon 8,008 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 1 minute ago, NanLaew said: This current extension, effective from 1 November is for "up to 60-days" The shortest extension one can typically expect is 7-days. Who's confused? The people writing the article? Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post holy cow cm 12,083 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 I'm confused. Ok so now let every government go for a tit for tat. Where is the love? Not that I fit into this category, but the multiple entry people are the ones who need a break. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
overherebc 18,684 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 54 minutes ago, NanLaew said: This current extension, effective from 1 November is for "up to 60-days" The shortest extension one can typically expect is 7-days. Who's confused? Not me but many will be. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post FritsSikkink 12,666 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 6 hours ago, connda said: Good luck deporting people back to places like Australia or Wales and who knows where else as the ever promised "Second Wave" hits the world and countries begin locking down once again - which is why people got stuck here in the first place, lockdowns...remember? But never-mind that. "Bad foreigners! Get out now!!!" It isn't Thailand's problem that your home countries can't sort out their problems. 6 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Salerno 3,928 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 47 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said: It isn't Thailand's problem that your home countries can't sort out their problems. Nor Thailand's problem that those that don't have long-term visa didn't make arrangements to leave during the generous amnesties. 9 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Fat George 75 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Salerno said: Nor Thailand's problem that those that don't have long-term visa didn't make arrangements to leave during the generous amnesties. Well said. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post daveAustin 11,495 Posted November 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Salerno said: Nor Thailand's problem that those that don't have long-term visa didn't make arrangements to leave during the generous amnesties. Be careful what you wish for with that disdain for your fellow man. It won't be Thailand's problem either when it does a proper purge and put the squeeze on longterm expats - do you know the mind of the junta? I hope folk are keeping this in mind and have a plan B. While I have genuine concern for friends, there is a morbid curiosity that would see the Thaier than Thai gone tropo type that likely can't read the alphabet or speak a lick out on their ear. 2 2 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Mr Meeseeks 4,106 Posted November 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2020 If only they were as proficient at rounding up the filthy, feral stray dogs as they are for overstaying foreigners. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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