Can I convert my Thai retirement visa from single entry to multiple entry after leaving the country?

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice regarding my Thai retirement visa.

My current retirement visa is valid until June 2026 but it’s a single entry. I had to leave Thailand in August to return to the UK due to a family emergency, but I’ll be arriving back in Thailand next week.

Is it at all possible to change this to a multiple entry visa, and if so, what steps would I need to take?

Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The original poster seeks advice on changing their Thai retirement visa from a single entry to multiple entry after having left Thailand without a re-entry permit. Responses from the community indicate that if the single entry visa was left inactive upon exiting Thailand, they must apply for a new 90-day Non-O visa and could later extend it to a one-year multiple entry for an additional fee. Obtaining a re-entry permit upon return is advised to keep the visa active.

Brian ******** · Answer

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Mark ******* · Answer

Just go to immigration and buy a re entry permit as you need them.

Robert ***** · Answer

Too late, should have gotten a re-entry permit before you left the country.....that single entry visa is now over, regardless of the original expiration date.   Best thing you can do now it start over with a new 90 day non O, then get a new one year extension after you arrive and add multiple entry for an extra 4000 baht fee....then you're safe to leave and return any time  you want during the entire 15 months.

Lim *********** · Answer

You need to obtain re entry permit at the immigration passport control counter at airport. They will direct you to another counter nearby to purchase the re entry permit. Do not cross passport control until you have purchased the permit.

Martyn ******* · Answer

Obtain a re entry permit, simples

Terence ****** · Answer

I have a single entry to return into Thailand next week . But as I know I will need to leave again in November. I just wanted some advice on options . Usually I get a multiple visa but this year I didn’t . Typical 😇 Thanks all 🙂

Alan ***** · Answer

Graham is correct

Malcolm ******* · Answer

You can go to immigration and get either a multi entry for 2800 baht , or single entry permit for 1000 baht when you return . On the Tm8 application form just tick which you require .

You will need : the tm8 form . Your passport , a passport photo , a copy of your passports main page , your last entry page and visa page , plus the fee in cash .

It will only be valid till your extension in June runs out .

Graham ****** · Answer

If you left without a re-entry permit you are done, you start again with a new 90 day Non-O

Stephen ********* · Answer

You get a re entry permit from immigration. It keeps your visa active.

Can I convert my Thai retirement visa from single entry to multiple entry after leaving the country?

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