Am I Blacklisted in Thailand? How to Find Out.
Many people contact Thailand Bail and ask, “am I blacklisted in Thailand?” This article has been written to address this question and help you find out if you are blacklisted from entering Thailand. For some foreigners, it is possible to find out if they are blacklisted by looking at a few basic details. However, for most people, this method will not provide any answers, so a more in-depth check will have to be done. Of course, there are different lengths of blacklist, as well as many different reasons for being blacklisted. This article will examine each type, and this information should help you understand if you are blacklisted from entering Thailand.
The 1st Step for Checking If You Are Blacklisted in Thailand
When someone contacts our lawyers, we always take a look at the passport and supporting documentation first. For some people, it will be stamped in the passport (in Thai language), and for other people it will have been provided in the form of a letter from immigration. Even though some people will be able to check this, for most there will not be anything stamped in the passport or any document provided. For these people, the next step will need to be completed in order to find out if they are blacklisted from Thailand or not.
The 2nd Step for Checking If You Are Blacklisted in Thailand
For most people, there will not be any clear information provided about their blacklist. In this case, you will need to engage a lawyer (like the lawyers at Thailand Bail) to provide this service. We can provide details about the blacklist, including whether or not you are blacklisted, the reason for the blacklisting, the start date and expiry date of your blacklist, as well as ways in which to clear the blacklist. If you need to find out if you are blacklisted in Thailand, contact the lawyers at Thailand Bail to find out.
Why Should I Check To See If I Am Blacklisted in Thailand?
It is important to know if you are blacklisted, because if you try to fly to Thailand whilst on the blacklist, you could be arrested (at worst) or denied entry into Thailand, losing the money and time of flying here and immediately flying back (at best). The price of a blacklist check is much less than the cost of having an issue because of a blacklist in Thailand.
How Long Am I Blacklisted For?
Thailand Bail can also provide details on the length of your blacklist in Thailand. For most immigration offenses (i.e. overstay), the blacklist is from 1 to 10 years. However, if your immigration issue is related to a larger issue (such as being classified as persona non grata or an undesirable person according to the Thailand Immigration Act), you could be blacklisted for up to 100 years. For those who served prison time in Thailand (if they were found guilty or pleaded guilty to a criminal act), Thailand’s Immigration Bureau usually gives a 100-year blacklist. Yes, it is quite long.
Why Am I Blacklisted in Thailand?
Foreigners may be blacklisted from Thailand for other reasons, such as the Immigration Bureau of Thailand receiving a notice from a foreign embassy or foreign law enforcement body. For example, we know of foreigners being blacklisted by Thailand due to notices or letters sent from the US State Department, UK FCDO, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (from multiple countries), as well as the US FBI, UK NCA, and Australian AFP. Finally, some foreigners are blacklisted in Thailand for a lengthy amount of time due to a past extradition case or INTERPOL notice.
What Can I Do About My Blacklist in Thailand?
After you have followed the 2 steps listed in this article, sufficient information will be known upon which to make a decision. Some people can appeal the blacklist through their solicitor in Thailand, such as Thailand Bail’s solicitors. Others choose to have their attorneys go through the Administrative Court in Bangkok. Others will be able to exempt themselves from the blacklist based on special conditions. There is no single plan that fits everyone’s situation, so if you think you might be blacklisted in Thailand, make sure to contact Thailand Bail to check your blacklist.
