Discover the latest overstay penalties in Vietnam, Laos and Thailand – exact fines, blacklists, deportation risks and proven ways to avoid trouble. Book flexible Vietnam Tours, Laos Tours or Thailand Tours with only 10% deposit and keep total peace of mind!
Written by Tony Bùi, with over 20 years of experience guiding more than 100,000 international travellers across Southeast Asia. This guide is created exclusively by Legend Travel Group – the region’s trusted tour operator offering flexible payment (only 10% deposit until 30 days before departure) and 100% refundable options.
Focus on memories, not fines (Source: Internet)Overstaying your visa in Vietnam, Laos or Thailand is one of the fastest ways to turn a dream holiday into a nightmare. Fines, detention, deportation, re-entry bans and even blacklisting across Southeast Asia can happen in minutes at the border. Tens of thousands of travellers face these issues every year – but with the right knowledge and a professionally planned itinerary from Legend Travel Group, you’ll never be one of them.
Whether you’re enjoying the temples of Angkor Wat, cruising Ha Long Bay, or island-hopping in Phuket, our Vietnam Tours, Laos Tours and Thailand Tours are designed with exact departure dates that keep you 100% legal and stress-free from the moment you arrive until you wave goodbye.
Door-to-departure service included (Source: Internet)|
Country |
Daily Fine |
Maximum Fine |
Additional Consequences |
Re-entry Ban Possible? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Vietnam |
200,000 – 500,000 VND (~$8–20 USD) |
No official cap |
Detention, deportation, 1–5 year ban |
Yes (1–5 years) |
|
Laos |
$10 USD per day |
No official cap |
Detention at immigration center, forced escort out |
Yes (commonly 1–3 years) |
|
Thailand |
500 THB (~$15 USD) per day |
20,000 THB (~$600 USD) |
Arrest, court appearance, detention, blacklist |
Yes (1–10 years) |
60 days is plenty when every day is perfectly planned (Source: Internet)Fine starts immediately after midnight on expiry day
Immigration officers at every airport and land border calculate on the spot
Over 10 days → high risk of detention in immigration center until departure flight
Over 30 days → almost guaranteed 1–5 year re-entry ban
Blacklist is shared with Laos & Cambodia in many cases
Legend Travel Group designs every Vietnam Tour with exact visa validity in mind – you depart the day before or on the exact expiry date, keeping you 100% legal.
$10/day sounds cheap, but authorities often detain over-stayers (especially at remote borders like Laos–Vietnam or Laos–China)
Detention centers are basic; some travellers wait days for the next bus or flight
Over 30 days → common 1–3 year re-entry ban
Our Laos Tours include buffer days and monitored border transfers so you never cut it close.
500 THB/day, maximum 20,000 THB
Over 42 days → automatic court appearance and possible jail before deportation
Over 90 days → frequent 5–10 year bans and permanent blacklist record
Blacklist visible to Vietnam & Cambodia immigration systems
Every Thailand Tour with Legend Travel Group includes departure flights booked inside your 60-day exemption window – zero risk, total peace of mind.
Exact Visa Matching – We calculate your permitted stay the moment you book and choose departure dates that keep you legal.
Only 10% Deposit – Pay just 10% today, balance 30 days before departure. Change dates free of charge if your plans shift.
100% Flexible Itineraries – Extend your trip? We adjust flights and hotels instantly – no overstay worries.
24/7 Local Support – English-speaking guides and emergency team on standby at every border and airport.
Departure Day Transfers Included – Private transfer straight to immigration – never miss your flight home.
Book your perfectly timed Vietnam Tours, Laos Tours or Thailand Tours today with Legend Travel Group – only 10% deposit, fully flexible, and guaranteed overstay-free.
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