How much is the overstay fine in Thailand?

The overstay fine is 500 THB per day, up to a maximum of 20,000 THB, based on official immigration overstay notices.

If I pay the overstay fine, will I avoid blacklist?

Not always. Blacklist duration depends on how long you overstayed and whether you surrendered yourself or were arrested.

What is the difference between surrender and arrest for overstay?

Surrender usually results in lighter blacklist outcomes. Arrested overstay cases have significantly stricter blacklist periods.

What should I do immediately if I already overstayed?

Act quickly. Go to immigration or depart via an international checkpoint as soon as possible, with your passport and enough funds for fines. Long overstay cases can be high risk.

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Overstay in Thailand - Fines, Blacklist Rules and What To Do

Overstaying your permitted stay in Thailand results in a daily fine and may lead to temporary re-entry bans depending on duration and circumstances.

Rules below are based on official Thai immigration overstay notices and can be applied differently case by case.

Leave Date / Overstay Checker

Enter your dates and permitted stay to estimate any overstay days, fines, and potential blacklist risk.

Entry dateStay granted (days)Planned departure date

Entry date14 April 2026

Permitted stay expires13 May 2026

Planned departure13 May 2026

Overstay days0

Estimated overstay fine0 THB

All Clear0 THB

Official fine amount

Immigration overstay notices state the fine is 500 THB per day, capped at 20,000 THB.

Blacklist rules

Voluntary Surrender

Overstay Duration

Less than 90 days

Blacklist Period

No blacklist

Overstay Duration

More than 90 days

Blacklist Period

1 year

Overstay Duration

More than 1 year

Blacklist Period

3 years

Overstay Duration

More than 3 years

Blacklist Period

5 years

Overstay Duration

More than 5 years

Blacklist Period

10 years

Arrested

Overstay Duration

Less than 1 year

Blacklist Period

5 years

Overstay Duration

More than 1 year

Blacklist Period

10 years

Voluntary Surrender

Overstay Duration	Blacklist Period
Less than 90 days	No blacklist
More than 90 days	1 year
More than 1 year	3 years
More than 3 years	5 years
More than 5 years	10 years

Arrested

Overstay Duration	Blacklist Period
Less than 1 year	5 years
More than 1 year	10 years

What to do if you already overstayed

Do not ignore it - risk increases the longer you wait.

Prepare your passport and enough cash for overstay fine payment.

If possible, surrender/resolve at immigration or before departure instead of waiting to be arrested.

If your overstay is long or complicated, get professional legal/immigration advice.

Special Cases

Medical emergencies may be considered differently.

Flight cancellations or natural disasters sometimes lead to discretionary leniency.

Always ask immigration if there is a documented reason.

Frequently Asked Questions

Official sources

Samut Prakan Immigration - Overstay Warning
Surin Immigration - Overstay Penalty Notice
Thai Immigration Bureau

Not affiliated with Thai Immigration or any government agency. Always check with your local immigration office for the latest requirements.