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Can a family member apply for a Thailand re-entry visa on my behalf at the immigration office?

Dec 22, 2025
4 months ago
Visca *******
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Hi everyone,

I have a question regarding Thailand re-entry visa.

Is it possible for someone (family member) to submit the re-entry visa application on my behalf at Samut Prakan Immigration Office, or I must go by myself?

Iโ€™d prefer to avoid doing it at the airport due to long queues during this holiday season.

Appreciate any recent experiences or guidance.

Thank you ๐Ÿ™
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The user is inquiring whether a family member can apply for a re-entry visa on their behalf at the Samut Prakan Immigration Office, as they wish to avoid potential queues at the airport during the holiday season. Commenters suggest that it is best to apply in person, as the application requires a photo and should not take long. They indicate that queues are typically minimal at the airport.
Area *************
But you can ask An agent to cut the line
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Area *************
Re entry needs to take your picture. So that's you or your double ๐Ÿ˜
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Anna *****
You will need to apply for re-entry by yourself, it should not take more than 1 hour ๐Ÿ˜‰
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Bob **********
Much easier at the airport
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Graham ******
Most people report no queues or just 1 or 2 in front
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Michael ********
Never seen a long queue at re entry desk
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