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Overstay in Thailand? If you have a visa in Thailand and it has expired then you are very likely going to get blacklisted in Thailand. Thai Immigration has again published the length of blacklisting for Thailand for those who overstay their visa while in Thailand. Note that you would need to speak to an attorney in Thailand if you are on overstay as the punishment differs as explained below.

Overstay in Thailand

If you surrender to Thai immigration in Thailand while on overstay be this on a tourist visa, marriage visa or retirement visa, then the punishment is difficult. Overstaying a visa in Thailand is a serious offense and can result in severe consequences. If you overstay your visa in Thailand, you may face fines, detention, and deportation. The length of your overstay will determine the severity of your punishment.

If you overstay your visa for more than 90 days, you will be banned from entering Thailand for one year. This means that you will not be able to enter Thailand for any reason during this time. If you attempt to enter Thailand during the one-year ban, you will be denied entry at the border.

If you overstay your visa for more than one year, you will be banned from entering Thailand for three years. This ban will prevent you from entering Thailand for any reason during this time. Attempting to enter Thailand during the three-year ban will result in denial of entry.

If you overstay your visa for more than three years, you will be banned from entering Thailand for five years. This ban will prevent you from entering Thailand for any reason during this time. Attempting to enter Thailand during the five-year ban will result in denial of entry.

If you overstay your visa for more than five years, you will be banned from entering Thailand for ten years. This is the most severe punishment for overstaying a visa in Thailand. During the ten-year ban, you will not be able to enter Thailand for any reason. Attempting to enter Thailand during the ten-year ban will result in denial of entry.

Don’t Overstay

It is important to note that these bans are not limited to just tourist visas. If you overstay any type of visa in Thailand, you will be subject to the same punishment. Additionally, if you overstay your visa multiple times, the length of the ban may be increased. See also Blacklisted in Thailand as well as Thai Visa – Blacklisting as well.

If you find yourself in a situation where you have overstayed your visa in Thailand, it is important to take action as soon as possible. You should contact the Thai Immigration Bureau and explain your situation. They may be able to provide you with options for resolving the issue and avoiding the severe consequences of overstaying your visa. It is always better to take action early, rather than waiting until the situation becomes more complicated and difficult to resolve.

The above would be if you surrender to Thai immigration with your overstay. If however they catch you while on overstay then the punishment is even more harsher. This can be seen below:

• Overstay of less than 1 year – 5 year blacklisting
• Overstay of more than 1 year – 10 year blacklisting

If you have overstayed your visa while in Thailand then speak to an attorney in Thailand for more assistance as you can see the blacklisting is much longer if you are caught by police or Thai immigration with your overstay.