Immigration: 90 Day Report Experience

Published : February 06, 2010 :: 14:02:32 [ 2,248 views ]

Reporting to Immigration with my documents for my 90 day report, I was told that I had to pay an overstay charge. Asking why, I was informed that when I renewed my yearly retirement visa, I failed to do my report on the same day. I argued my case that I was at the immigration renewing my visa so why did I have to go across the room to report. It was explained that this was the procedure as the report was to the Police and not immigration and that they were two separate departments.

Of course I still argued that I was ignorant of this and where did it say this was the case. Any way, I did not have enough money to pay what was required and had to leave my passport whilst going to withdraw the requested amount.

I returned a while later and sat whilst the guy (police) again explained the dates and what will be required on my next renewal. He fiddled about with the paperwork for a few minutes at the same time, asking if I could reclaim the money I had paid him for the over stay. I told him there was no way it would be reimbursed. He then asked if I required a receipt while still fiddling with the paper work, to which my answer was yes. Looking over his spectacles, he asked why I needed a receipt if I couldn’t claim back the money. I explained that I have receipts for every large sum of money so I can keep check of what I had spent.

Then it came….”You want I help you and you help me?” I must have looked pretty damn stupid to him as I sat there with my mouth literally open and looking at him in a stupefied manner. “Sorry?” I asked him. Again he asked the same question but this time adding that we help each other and go 50/50.

I sat there thinking this must be some trick question so I asked again with an apology of “Sorry I do not understand.” Then, as he began trying to explain again in simple English for my simple mind, the penny dropped. Obviously I wasn’t going to say no when I had a chance of having half my money returned, so now I have joined the ‘Club Corruption.’

Joe Davies

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Chris Nui

said :

The fact that he doesn't know the difference between a 'overstay' fine and a 'late reporting' fine makes me sure this guy's an idiot.

Email : chris@bang.net Date : 2010-02-09 23:30:19

astonished

said :

Anyone that's been here for a while is keenly aware that there is money exchanged in the Imm offices for which you cannot get a receipt for. The policy of each office having "special requirements" lends to the confusion, and opens the door for corruption. Those that do not agree to the local "fee" requirements are most often told to "go to Bangkok", to solve the problem.
I think most foreigners would agree the 90 reporting is just "busy work" for the agency, and serves no real purpose, other than another "opportunity".
It would seem the agency does not wish to simplify the procedures by adding consistent standards throughout the nation, and enforcing them accordingly. Giving foreigners these rules in a handout would also lessen the confusion. The booklets handed out currently leave out many "requirements" (depending on the office) that often lead to misunderstandings....

Email : foolednomore@icclearly.com Date : 2010-02-08 19:07:19

Harry

said :

What has the 90 day check in got to do with a 1 year visa?

Email : hb79@in.com Date : 2010-02-08 18:26:21

john Doe

said :

The comment made by PC appears to state that corruption only existed when the Immigration Office was located in Soi 8. Obvious if any of the other incidents mentioned occurred after the move they are untrue. Whose version of events are believable

Email : johnc_doe@yahoo.com Date : 2010-02-08 09:37:39

007

said :

I really think the 90 day reporting is not the best system to have. All it does is create mindless work and allows some of the "officials" to squeeze people for cash.

Wish Thailand would graduate to a better standard. Currently in Japan, you report to immigration only when you need to renew your visa, which is every 1, 3 or 5 years. Or you report to the city office when you move or change jobs. Simple and clear.

This 90 day thing sounds so backwards to me.

Email : 123@yahoo.com Date : 2010-02-08 03:49:29

Andy A

said :

They tried it on with me as well, I was getting my non-b extended at Suan Plu (yes, it happens sometimes) and the immigration mafia on the 90day window wanted 1800b and i refused, i was leaving the country a week later and the non-b renewal window told me not to worry about it, leave and then report 90 days after I returned and there would be no trouble. No cash changed hands :0)

Email : ANDy_ankers@hotmail.com Date : 2010-02-07 07:34:36

Neil

said :

Fair play mate, I'd have done the same thing. Of course I would have tried to get him down to 30% though !

Email : neil@wsin.net Date : 2010-02-06 20:58:18

Dopey

said :

I had the EXACT thing happen to me on my 90-day renewal but, I decided not to press it and just handed over the 2K Bht. I was told however that the line was long and I would have to wait for awhile for a receipt. I said, "Nevermind", took my renewal and left. Assuming it was a scam but not willing to fight over it.
L.O.S 55555555

Email : doug.i812@gmail.com Date : 2010-02-06 20:33:37

PC Correct

said :

Absolute bullshit you TROLL, perhaps this would happen many years ago when IMM was at soi 8, it absolutely does not happen now! Crawl back under your bridge!!

Email : anewday@hotmail.com Date : 2010-02-06 18:09:52

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