Can I apply for a re-entry visa in Thailand without knowing my departure date?

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Aug 16, 2022

2 years ago

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Question can I apply for a re-entry visa before I know when I fly out of Thailand? It will be in the same month

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Yes, you can apply for a re-entry visa in Thailand even if you do not know your specific departure date. Responses confirm that applications are accepted at any time and remain valid until your current permission to stay expires. It's advisable to estimate a departure date, as this is acceptable for the application.

Ellie *******

Just for general information

2 years ago

Rene ******

@Ellie ******

as a note, DMK charged me the 200 baht service fee for not bringing my completed form and visa photo on Friday. The month before they didn't charge the 200 baht additional fee.

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Rene *****

, Thank you, we are aware of that recent cases. We are waiting for confirmation.

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Willem ****

Everytime i do my yearly extention i also get a re-entry permit so i am always ready to travel.

2 years ago

Willem ****

Its true that the request form asks for a traveldate. I always keep that open. Never had any issue.

2 years ago

Chris *************

@Willem ***

really so there is no take fixed sayer attached to the re-entry? I was always under impression that re entry permits were with a set date.

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Chris ************

Re-entry permit has issued date valid until date (which is same to your current extension) only. No information about your travel.

2 years ago

Steve ********

@Chris ************

The set date on the re-entry is the expiry date of your extension

2 years ago

Willem ****

Chris Latinoinbkk

Its a little confusing because the request form asks for a date. But you can ignore that. Its valid with the same duration of your visa.

You can get a multiple re-entry permit giving you a unlimited amout of re-entries. How could you know all dates in advance? No a date is not required. I do this many years. Sometimes multiple but lately in covid times a single is sufficient for me.

2 years ago

Chris *************

@Willem ***

well if ur leaving one or two times a year a single entry is ok—if ur traveling abroad 3 or more all makes sense to get a multi entry.

2 years ago

Willem ****

Chris Latinoinbkk

Its not only the financial issue. For me the paece of mind knowning i can go anytime and not need to worry about getting my 2th or 3th re-entry in time made me just get the multiple. Only if i am sure its only 1 time i do a single. But nothing wrong to look at the financial side.

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Don ***********

Yes, apply anytime and it's good until your visa expires.

2 years ago

Esther ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you 🙏

2 years ago

James ********

YES you can get the re-entry permit without knowing what the actual departure date will be.

Just guess...any date accepted.

AND when Issued the date of expiration will be the same as your current ending date of your permission to stay stamp in your passport.

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