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Statistics of neighboring Thailand show that in the first 9 months of this year, more than 10,000 Thai citizens were arrested and deported from South Korea because of overdue visas, and the number of Thais fleeing illegally stayed. up to nearly 130,000 people.

Illegal immigration has been so tense that in August, South Korean government sources revealed that Seoul could stop the visa easing policy for Thai citizens.

Attractive employment and income opportunities are the main reason why many Thais and citizens of other countries hide behind in Korea after entering the country on a tourist visa.

Many of them may not mind, but Korea has a tough policy of foreigners residing illegally.

The Korea Bridge page, which leads the Korean Immigration Control Act, shows that the standard part stipulating the fine, foreigners who overstay their visas can be fined depending on their overtime. As follows:

Overdue Time Fine (won / vnd)

Under 3 months 100,000 - 500,000 (2 million - 10 million)

Less than 1 year 500,000 - 2,000,000 (10 million - 40 million VND)

Less than 2 years 2,000,000 - 4,000,000 (40 million - 80 million)

Over 2 years 4,000,000 - 20,000,000 (80 million - more than 400 million)

On the forums of the foreign community living and working in Korea, the status of overdue visa is discussed so much that it is ... relatively common.

Their experience shows that Korean immigration officials often consider cases of overdue cases, depending on the severity of the penalty, which can include imprisonment, if severe, and if there is a good reason The authorities may reduce the fine or even pass it.

On the Reddit forum, one user said she had inadvertently spent more than one day in comparison to the tourist visa issued. On arrival, she arrived at the airport early and was extended by the visa for one more day to not break the law, she did not have to pay any fees or fines.

However, in more severe cases, for example deliberately hiding in illegal labor for a long time, foreign nationals may be put on the "blacklist" by the Korean Immigration Agency and banned. entry up to 10 years.

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