What should I do if my Thailand visa is overdue?

What to do if your Thailand visa expires? — 2025 Latest Emergency Response Guide

Remember the first rule: Don't panic, don't run away, and take the initiative to deal with it immediately! Procrastination will only make the situation worse.

1. Assess your situation immediately: Days overdue are crucial

First, determine how many days you are overdue. This will directly determine your consequences and solutions.

Solution 2: Take action based on the number of days overdue

Case 1: Overdue for 1 day to no more than 90 days

This is the most common situation and is relatively straightforward to handle.

1. Go to the immigration office immediately

   • Location: You should go to the immigration office in your province. If you are in Bangkok, this is usually at Chaeng Wattana or Laksi (Integrated Immigration Office) .

   • Action: Proactively explain the situation to immigration officials and pay the fine.

2. Pay fines

   • Fines: 500 baht per day .

   • Maximum fine: If the overdue period does not exceed 90 days, the maximum fine is 20,000 baht .

   • For example: If the payment is overdue for 10 days, the fine is 5,000 baht; if the payment is overdue for 40 days, the fine is 20,000 baht (because the limit has been reached).

3. Obtain an overdue stamp and leave immediately or renew your visa

   • After paying the fine, the immigration officer will stamp your passport with an "overstay" stamp and give you a short period of time (usually 7 days ) to leave Thailand or apply for a valid visa.

   • You must leave Thailand or change your visa within this period! This stamp only allows you to legally resolve the overstay problem, not to allow you to continue staying.

Case 2: Overdue for more than 90 days

This situation is extremely serious and the consequences are escalating.

• as a result of:

  1. You will be blacklisted by the Thai immigration department .

  2. The maximum fine is 20,000 baht .

  3. If you are discovered (for example at the airport or during a police raid) you will be detained and may be sent to an immigration detention centre to await deportation.

  4. After deportation, you will be banned from re-entering Thailand for a period of 1 to 10 , depending on the length of your overstay.

• what to do?

  • Seek legal help immediately! Never attempt to resolve this situation on your own. An attorney can assist you with negotiations with immigration authorities, seeking the most humane solution, assisting with your departure procedures, and minimizing any future entry bans.

Situation 3: Overdue at the airport

If you have already arrived at the airport and are about to leave, you find that your visa has expired.

1. Before checking in, go directly to the immigration office at the airport .

2. Explain the situation to them and pay the fine.

3. They will calculate the fine, collect the payment, stamp your passport, and then you can check in normally.

4. Note: Airport immigration usually only processes immediate departure overstays; they will not grant you additional time.

3. Things you absolutely shouldn’t do

1. Don't try to "go completely dark"! Thinking you can get away with hiding is a mistake. Modern systems make it easy to track you, and the consequences will only get worse.

2. Don't bribe officials! Not only will it not work, but it could open you up to more serious legal charges.

3. Do not use fake stamps or alter your passport! This is a serious criminal offense and can result in long prison sentences and heavy fines.

IV. PSO Law Firm’s Professional Advice and Services

Visa overstays often stem from a lack of understanding of regulations, negligence, or special circumstances. We can provide you with:

• Professional Accompanying Process: Our Thai-speaking lawyers or legal assistants can accompany you to the immigration office to facilitate effective communication, avoid misunderstandings due to language barriers, and ensure a smooth process.

• Blacklist solutions: If you have been blacklisted, we can assess your case and apply for an appeal or exemption on your behalf to help you get the ban lifted early.

• Legal risk prevention: We can provide you with long-term visa planning to ensure that your visa status is always legal and compliant, and avoid overstaying again.

Conclusion: Visa overstay is a solvable problem, but the key lies in handling it proactively, promptly, and legally . The cost of avoiding it is far greater than facing it proactively.

If you are facing visa overstay issues, please do not hesitate to contact PSO Accounting Law Firm. We will provide you with clear legal guidance and strong support to help you resolve the crisis in the most reliable manner.