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Am I allowed to return to Thailand with a retirement visa after leaving in July?
Oct 19, 2020
6 years ago
James ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI have a question I left thailand July 4 ihave retirement visa and multi exit visa with residency am i allowed back into thailand
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about their ability to re-enter Thailand after leaving in July 2020 while holding a retirement visa and a multi-exit visa with residency. The responses suggest that re-entry is dependent on the type of retirement visa they possess (OA vs. Non-O). Currently, Non-O may not be approved for re-entry, while OA is possible, though quarantine and other travel requirements are necessary. There are mixed opinions on the situation, with some suggesting to wait for possible future changes in visa regulations.
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James ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you everyone for your input
John *********
You left in the middle of a shut down worldwide and then think to ask questions?!!!
Joseph *********
Depends. As of now no NON O, but some O-A.
Paul ********
Yes just pay the Money
Bill **********
There are 'rumors' floating around that retirement visa (or extension of stay) based on a Non O visa may be added to the list of approved visa types in the near future. No guarantee, but might be worth waiting for; up to you.
Steve **********
@Bill *********
famous Thai expression " up to you"Reply to
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John ********
Are you married
Mitch **********
Why would you leave ? 🤦🏼♂️
Alexander **********
Yes, be ready for quarantine.
Insurance and COVID 19 Certificate.
Insurance and COVID 19 Certificate.
Stuart *********
If your retirement visa (or extension of stay) is based on a OA visa then you can apply. If based on a Non O visa then no not yet.
Hasy ********
@Stuart ********
hello mate I got my OAVisa in my country 15 years ago and then keep renewing every year in Thailand retirement visa , on each passport I changed to new one they stamped my first OA and all information on it ,now I am stranded out of Thailand and have my retirement visa and multiple entry till March 2021 , so shall I apply for CoE to go back Thailand,.John *******
@Hasy *******
exactly the same as me ...although I am married to a thai , so could go back anytime , providing I jump thru all the hoops ....so like many thousands of others I am waiting for quarantine to end Hasy ********
@John ******
thank you 🙏🏽 so much dear Freind Reply to
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Stuart *********
Based off an initial OA then you should be able to apply for the CofE.
Hasy ********
@Stuart ********
nice one thank you 🙏🏽 Reply to
Hasy ********
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Stuart *********
I’m assuming you don’t have a residence permit as they are very unusual (but can be got) - but if you do then you are allowed.
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