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Can I get a Certificate of Entry (CoE) with an expired re-entry permit in Thailand?

Certificate of Entry (CoE)Expired Re-entry Permit Visa Regulations Thai Immigration Visa Exemption Travel Restrictions

Feb 22, 2021

5 years ago

Sahil ********

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Hello All,

Did anyone get a COE against their expired reentry permit?

TIA

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The discussion emphasizes that an expired re-entry permit is considered null and void. To enter Thailand again after the permit has expired, individuals would need to apply for a new visa or, if eligible, enter Thailand under visa exemption regulations. It is also pointed out that a re-entry permit is linked to the validity of the visa extension, which is only valid for one year, thereby indicating that if the re-entry permit has expired, so has the associated visa extension.

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Kool *******

A re-entry permit is tied to your visa extension. Extensions are only valid for one year, so if your re-entry permit expired so did your one year visa extension.

5 years ago

Sahil ********

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That was In a normal scenario, I heard about honoring expired reentry permits as an exception, but now It's clear that It was a confusing update. Conclusion Is one needs to pay and provide stack of documents all again, no relaxation for expats working for the country though!

5 years ago

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Sahil ********

Stuart *********

An expired reentry permit is null and void. You’d need to either buy a new visa or if you are from a country that is allowed visa exemption you can enter that way, with the CoE, insurance, quarantine etc, etc.

5 years ago

Sahil ********

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That's a communication gap at their end "asusual" so basically you mean that any long stay visa holder for eg. NON-B who takes a reentry permit to return back to Thailand within a stipulated time will not be honored?

5 years ago

William *******

Agree. Remember TIT .

5 years ago

Stuart *********

@Sahil *******

a reentry permit is only valid until your current entry stamp date. If you leave and return with it before that date then it’s usable.

5 years ago

Sahil ********

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@Stu***

I knew that but the above said Information made me think that they might be good enough to honor the expired reentry permits as an exception, but I forgot I had to pump money as It's Thailand!

My bad.

5 years ago

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Sahil ********

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Thanks for the prompt response

@Stu***

, actually this question came up from the Information below.

5 years ago

Stuart *********

@Sahil *******

that’s for the very very few people that have permanent residency here. Usually you’re not permitted to be out of Thailand over a year. But because of Covid and travel restrictions they’re extending that condition.

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Sahil *******

You do not have a residency permit if you have a reentry permit.

5 years ago

Sahil ********

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Just got a revert from the embassy clarifying what you said. Thanks a lot!

5 years ago

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Sahil ********

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