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Can I get a single re-entry permit on a 90-day retirement visa and return to Thailand later?

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Re-entry permits.

I have entered on a 90 retirement visa, so I could open a bank account etc, but will be returning home after 41 days.

Can I get a single re-entry permit at BKK, or my local IO, and come back in September using my original 90 day, plus re-entry permit?

Or is there a validity period for single permits once issued, if my plan is ok that is?
Answer summary
The post discusses inquiries about obtaining a single re-entry permit for a 90-day retirement visa in Thailand, with plans to return after 41 days. Responses clarify that while a re-entry permit can be issued to keep the current visa valid, it doesn’t extend the visa duration; the original entry stamp remains valid only as long as the re-entry permit does. Some users remarked on the challenges of opening a bank account as an expat in Thailand.
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Peter ********
Peter ********
Just process your retirement visa it will just continue after 90 days and get your reentry with it
Jonny *********
Jonny *********
The re entry last as long as your visa or extension are valid
Thrilling*********
Thrilling*********
If your 90 day visa is single entry, you must get a re-entry permit at BKK before you leave the kingdom, that keeps your visa live. If you fail to do that, you must go through the entire process again, if you have multi entry like me, just come and go as desired and your 90 day Reporting will reset on entry to the kingdom.
James **********
James **********
Yes, you can re enter,
Graham ******
Graham ******
James Mitchell not in September on a 90 day stamp ;)
Jason *************
Jason *************
Please let me know how you fare with the bank account. I’m waiting to hear back- not easy on a small island
CoolBun*******
CoolBun*******
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Jason it was easy, with the right documentation.

Driving licences next 😁
Hǝınz ***********
Hǝınz ***********
CoolBunny_7244 what documents did you show?
CoolBun*******
CoolBun*******
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Nongnuch Kamdee why would I want to when I’m already on the mainland and have a Thai bank account?

Please read the thread before commenting.
Nongnuch ********
Nongnuch ********
CoolBunny_7244 go to the mainland, accommodate in a touristic location. Banks in more touristic locations are more familar with Farang, they will get a bank account opened for you on a 90-days Non-Imm Visaclass, a "certificate of residence" from Immigration and a mobile phone number registered in your name and passport number. Actually no problem. If you meet stubborn and misinformed staff, use an agent service to get the account opened.
CoolBun*******
CoolBun*******
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Hǝınz visa, residency certificate, passport and an ID, I used my home country drivers license.
Jason *************
Jason *************
CoolBunny_7244 only 2 banks here. Neither one has a manager on site. First one just refused to try to process the application. Second one said they’ll let us know in 2 weeks 🤬
Steve *******
Steve *******
The re entry permit on a 90 days Non Imm O visa would only keep the original 90 days entry stamp alive. So your answer is no.
Tomas *******
Tomas *******
Second this
John **********
John **********
A re-entry permit only keeps your current stamp alive during it's validity. It doesn't extend it in any way. You would need to apply for a fresh 90 day Non-O when you return
CoolBun*******
CoolBun*******
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@Jo**
many thanks for the clarification.

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