- Overstay fine is 500 THB/day up to a maximum cap of 20,000 THB.
- Overstays exceeding 90 days trigger mandatory re-entry bans of 1 to 10 years.
- Always renew or extend your visa before the expiry date on your passport stamp.
Overstaying a visa in Thailand is a serious criminal infraction governed by the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 and Ministry of Interior Order No. 35/2557.
The consequences escalate dramatically depending on whether you surrender voluntarily at an exit port or are apprehended by immigration police.
Overstay Fine Structure:
- Daily Fine: 500 THB per day of overstay.
- Maximum Fine: Capped at 20,000 THB per person (payable in cash at airport immigration exit counters).
Blacklisting & Re-Entry Ban Thresholds:
#### Scenario A: Voluntary Surrender at Airport Exit - Overstay over 90 days: 1-year re-entry ban. - Overstay over 1 year: 3-year re-entry ban. - Overstay over 3 years: 5-year re-entry ban. - Overstay over 5 years: 10-year re-entry ban.
#### Scenario B: Apprehension by Police - Overstay up to 1 year: 5-year re-entry ban. - Overstay over 1 year: 10-year re-entry ban.
Apprehended individuals face immediate transfer to the Immigration Detention Center (IDC) in Bangkok, deportation proceedings at their own expense, and permanent criminal blacklisting.
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