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Can I apply for a re-entry permit at the airport to keep my retirement visa in Thailand?
Feb 12, 2020
6 years ago
Katherine ************
ORIGINAL POSTEROn our way to the airport and looked at my retirement visa.
Says I have to apply for a re entry permit before leaving Thailand, to keep my visa.
Does anybody know, can I do this at the airport?
Says I have to apply for a re entry permit before leaving Thailand, to keep my visa.
Does anybody know, can I do this at the airport?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The question regarding whether one can apply for a re-entry permit at the airport while holding a retirement visa received various answers from the community. It was confirmed that both Bangkok airports have re-entry desks available 24/7. However, for Krabi airport, it was noted by users that the re-entry permit is not available at the airport; instead, it must be obtained at the Immigration office in Krabi. If someone is connecting through Suvarnabhumi airport, they may be able to request a re-entry permit there. Therefore, understanding the airport protocols and confirming with immigration before travel is crucial.
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Tod *********
AND I can see by the clock on the wall that this topic is way PAST closing.
Good Luck to the O/P
Good Luck to the O/P
@Katherine ***********
message one of the admin/moderation staff if you can and let us know if you managed to get a re-entry permit in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi..James ********
🙏🙏🙏
Gregor **********
I hope you got enough time at hand between arrival from Krabi and departure to UK. A re-entry permit takes about 10-15 minutes each person
Gregor **********
when you arrive at Suvarnabhumi, take the domestic exit. Go to the international departure hall and proceed to Departure Section 2
Gregor **********
they have NOT left Thailand, yet, when they arrive at the domestic section of the airport
Gregor **********
they could maybe clear this matter with the staff that awaits them as they arrive at the Gate, where they normally would be forwarded
Gregor **********
there is just the Welcome Mariachi Band at the gate . . all they have to do is walk to "Domestic Baggage Claim & Exit"
Gregor **********
who would control them at the domestic exit at Suvaranbhumi? There are no cntrols
Gregor **********
if they hold boarding passes and CIC stiker,s they are allowed to the international departure security screening and passport control
Gregor **********
there are NO controls at domestic arrival
Ellie *******
Sadly, they wouldn't let you go through domestic exit if you have C.I.Q sticker...
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Katherine ************
ORIGINAL POSTERI will let you know what the outcome is. At the airport now. Thanks for all your help
Tod *********
Okay, how about we sort this out. IF you are flying from Krabi TO Suvarnabhumi to catch a flight to the UK you CAN get a re-entry permit from the re-entry counter at Suvarnabhumi in the Departure 2 area
Ellie *******
If they have connecting flight, they would clear passport control at Krabi airport. In that case, they need to go to the passport control area from air-side at BKK. There is huge counter of immigration where they collect overstay fine, etc. Maybe they need to ask there first.
Tod *********
@Gregor *********
was kind enough to message me about this SO perhaps all is not lost yet for @Katherine ***********
..AND I bet IF they are able to get a re-entry permit before they fly out they will never again get a yearly extension without buying one right then and there :P
Good Luck to them....
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Tod *********
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Tod *********
@Katherine ***********
@El***
messaged me with thisvery very slight chance for them to try.. ask immigration desk to collect overstay fee, etc (after get through passport control) if they can get re-entry permit there.
They already lost the chance, no downside to ask I guess
Makes perfect sense, IF anyone can issue you a re-entry permit it'd be the people who deal with the overstay fines.
You're out nothing by trying it
Good Luck and thanx Ellie
James ********
Hope she finds a way...
But Good luck.
Wished she would have obtained a reentry permit when she got her retirement extension of stay recently.
Commenting closed.
But Good luck.
Wished she would have obtained a reentry permit when she got her retirement extension of stay recently.
Commenting closed.
Tod *********
@Katherine ***********
, unfortunately you have your answers You cannot get a re-entry permit at the Krabi Airport. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, :( Good Luck to you
Tod *********
This comes up as the Krabi Airport number, I sure would call them BEFORE you get there to find out
075 701 473
075 701 473
Tod *********
Okay I called that number, talked to them, got a new number which is 075 701 471 called it and was told you get a re-entry permit at the Immigration office in Krabi NOT at the airport.
Now take that with a grain of salt but the gurl was SURE that I couldn't get a re-entry permit at the airport.
Now take that with a grain of salt but the gurl was SURE that I couldn't get a re-entry permit at the airport.
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Tod *********
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Tod *********
@Robert ******
, @Joe **********
either of you two ever fly outta the Krabi airport? Do you know if you can get a re-entry permit there?Joe ***********
Correct no reentry permit at Krabi Airport. Only at Krabi Immigration
Kasmina *******
No re-entry desk at Krabi Airport, only possible way to buy it is at the Krabi Immigration Office
Robert *******
As far as I know, there is NO desk to buy the re-entry permit at Krabi Airport, but I did not use this airport for 2 years now
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Tod *********
Sounds a LOT like you don't have any VISA at all and instead have an "extension of stay" (it's the second line under the location of where you got the stamp from)
AND
Extensions of stays are sold with NO entry (because you're already IN thailand when you get them.
SO you're correct, IF you're going to leave and wanna come back and get stamped in on that stamp you have in your passport now you DO need to buy a re-entry permit.
AND
Extensions of stays are sold with NO entry (because you're already IN thailand when you get them.
SO you're correct, IF you're going to leave and wanna come back and get stamped in on that stamp you have in your passport now you DO need to buy a re-entry permit.
Stuart *********
Both Bangkok airports have reentry desks 24 hrs.
Katherine ************
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you Stuart, we are flying from Krabi in a connecting flight to the UK.
Has Krabi a desk too?
Has Krabi a desk too?
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