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Can I enter Thailand with a non-B visa and work permit if I forgot to obtain a re-entry permit?
Thailand visa regulationsnon-B visawork permitre-entry permittravel restrictions ThailandCOVID-19 travel rulesThai Elite visavisa types
Apr 1, 2020
6 years ago
Dam ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI currently hold a valid non-b visa and work permit. I forgot to get a re-entry permit before leaving the country but plan to return within the next week. Will this still be acceptable to enter Thailand with this? I am aware that tourist visas are no longer being issued.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice about their ability to enter Thailand after forgetting to secure a re-entry permit on their non-B visa and work permit. Since the law seems strict during the current travel restrictions due to COVID-19, several commenters suggest that without a re-entry permit, the user may need to apply for a new non-B visa or possibly consider other visa options, such as the Thai Elite visa. There is also uncertainty regarding tourist visas, as they are currently not being issued, and other commenters mention that travelers might face additional entry requirements related to COVID-19.
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I *think* you'll need to get a new visa.
Stu *******
Depends what day of the week it is. Can't put it any simpler.
Joe ***********
Isn't the Thai Border closed - requiring Medical Cert. with a Negative Covid-19 test, and $100,000 USD Covid-19 Health Insurance Coverage.?
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James ********
I did the same thing, only had one month on my new visa, at a cost of 20,000 baht and when I came back in, they put a line through it and gave me a 30 day visa. I had to pay for a new retirement visa again.
Christian *********
Good luck on you adventure!
Dam ******
ORIGINAL POSTERNo worries. I thought that might be the case. Any surrounding countries still issuing tourist visas where I could wait things out?
Dam ******
ORIGINAL POSTERDon’t suppose there’s any other type of visa that would allow me re-entry at the moment?
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@Dam *****
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Paul *******
U be waiting a very long time buddy ,get comfortable where U are .
Dam ******
ORIGINAL POSTERCheers for the quick response. I think dealing with the embassy at this time is going to be near impossible. Is there any word on when tourist visas will be issued again?
Bob **********
@Dam *****
you will not get in at this time with a TV Garrett ***********
@D**
Currently all of the thai embassies in the US are closed until april 1st, and the state of emergency restricting foriegners from entering Thailand is effective until april 30th. They may lift if before the, or extend it beyond that. I'd just sit tight for a couple weeks and see what happens.
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Garrett ***********
You no longer have a non-B
Damian *********
Or if your married to a Thai non o married base or half half child.
Dustin *********
Does non O marriage need Covid19 insurance and Covid19 health certificate ?
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Damian *********
Need to get a new non b if no re entry permit.
Shayne **********
Be ready to start again.
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