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Can I leave Thailand after converting to a Non-O visa if I have a re-entry permit?
Non-O VisaTourist Visa ConversionRetirement VisaRe-entry PermitTravel Outside ThailandVisa Extension Process
Feb 23, 2026
2 months ago
Maria **
ORIGINAL POSTERHi everyone
, I have a question regarding the conversion from tourist visa to a Non-O ( retirement) visa. Once the conversion is approved and I receive the initial 90 - day Non -O visa ( before applying for the 1 year extension) I'm allowed to leave Thailand during those first 90 days if I obtain a re-entry permit?. In other words can I travel outside the country and re-enter without affecting the process of applying for the annual extension?. Thank you very much in advance for your help.
, I have a question regarding the conversion from tourist visa to a Non-O ( retirement) visa. Once the conversion is approved and I receive the initial 90 - day Non -O visa ( before applying for the 1 year extension) I'm allowed to leave Thailand during those first 90 days if I obtain a re-entry permit?. In other words can I travel outside the country and re-enter without affecting the process of applying for the annual extension?. Thank you very much in advance for your help.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquired whether they can leave Thailand after converting their tourist visa to a Non-O (retirement) visa, given they have obtained a re-entry permit. Confirmed by a response, it is permissible to travel outside the country during the initial 90-day period, as long as the re-entry permit is secured and the individual returns on time to apply for the annual visa extension.
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Just a question many ask questions about retirement and marriage visas then in the next breath talking about leaving for a while.
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Spam ?
John **********
Yes you can leave as long as you have a re-entry permit and are back in good time to apply for the extension of stay
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