Overstay in Thailand
Verified against official sources on 12 October 2026.
- Who it is for
- Anyone whose permission to stay has expired, by one day or by one year.
- Government fee
- 500 THB per day, capped at 20,000 THB
- How long it takes
- Same day at the airport or an immigration office
Our service fee and the government fee will be shown as two separate numbers. No indicative figure appears until the real price list exists.
Who this is for
What you need
With the entry stamp or visa that has expired.
The final list of documents is set by the specific mission you file at.
What it costs
| Overstay fineCapped at 20,000 THB — after roughly 40 days it stops growing | 500 THB per day |
| Our support | Ask for a quote |
What actually determines the outcome
People fixate on the fine because it is the number they can see. The fine is capped. The consequence that is not capped is the re-entry ban.
Makes it better
- Presenting yourself rather than being stopped
- Acting early — days matter, months matter more
- Keeping the paperwork of how it was settled
- Having a documented reason, where one exists
Makes it worse
- Being stopped at a checkpoint or in a raid
- Letting a short overstay become a long one
- A second overstay after a first
- Trying to leave by land without settling it
Re-entry bans exist and their length depends on how long the overstay ran and how it ended. Because published ban tables differ between sources, we check the current position for your specific case rather than printing a grid that may be out of date.
How we work together
You fill in a short questionnaire and hand over the basics of your case.
We assess the risk — past stamps, refusals, overstays — build the filing strategy and fix the final price with no hidden charges.
You collect the documents from our checklist — bank statement, certificates, photo, bookings.
We audit the documents: statement format, translations, dates, wording. You get corrections back.
You complete the e-Visa form under our supervision and pay the consular fee.
We run the process, track the status and help you answer any follow-up request from the consulate.
You enter Thailand.
We check the issued visa for consulate errors and give you border-crossing instructions.
Common mistakes
It does. The count starts the day after your permission expires.
The fine stops growing at 20,000 THB. The consequences for re-entry do not stop growing.
Overstay is settled in person.
Thailand has waived overstay fines before, for specific groups and specific dates. Those measures expire. Check whether one is actually in force for your situation rather than assuming.
FAQ
How much is the fine?
500 THB for each day of overstay, up to a maximum of 20,000 THB. After about forty days the amount stops increasing — but that is the only thing that stops.
Will I be banned from coming back?
It depends on how long the overstay ran and, above all, on how it ended. Leaving voluntarily and being detained lead to different outcomes. We check the current position for your case before you move.
Can I just pay at the airport?
For a short overstay, usually yes — bring cash and extra time. For a long one, get the case assessed first: the departure desk is a bad place to discover what your situation actually is.
Can I extend instead of overstaying?
If your permission has not expired yet, yes, and it is far cheaper. The extension window opens before expiry, not after.
Sources
- Immigration Bureau — extension of stay · Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police