Guidance

Thailand: visa overstay and deportation

Overstaying a visa can lead to a fine, detention, deportation and ban on returning to Thailand. Advice on the process and how the British embassy can help.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 31 August 2021
• Last updated: 2 June 2023
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  1. 2 June 2023

     Removal of information relating to COVID-19 pandemic. More information added on Stage 1 and Stage 2 processes.

  2. 31 August 2021

     First published.

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If you have been arrested for overstaying your visa, or know someone who has, call us on +66(0)2 305 8333 (24 hours).