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Can I leave Thailand with a re-entry permit during the 90-day Non-O retirement visa period?

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Question on 90-day Non-O retirement

Hi all. After applying in your home country for the Non-O retirement visa, can you leave Thailand with re-entry permit during that 90 days (before applying for the one year extension)? My husband has a short trip that would fall during the 90 days, but would still have time after to apply for the full year extension. Thanks!
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The question addresses the possibility of leaving Thailand during the 90-day period of a Non-O retirement visa with a valid re-entry permit. Community members confirm that it is indeed possible to leave as long as a re-entry permit is obtained before exiting. They mention the process of obtaining the permit at immigration, either at the airport or the local immigration office, and highlight the associated costs. It's important to note that failing to acquire a re-entry permit before leaving will result in the visa becoming invalid.
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Donald **********
Donald **********
You need to get a re-entry permit from Immigration. Either the Immigration office where you intend to apply for the 12 months extension or at the airport before exiting through immigration. If you fail to do this the visa will be expired and you cannot re-enter on it.
Richard ***********
Richard ***********
Yes 1000 baht at airport need a passport photo and the relevant form

It’s after passport control or 1200 if they do it
Ian *********
Ian *********
Richard Broderick what is the relevant form ?
Alisa ********
Alisa ********
Once you leave Thailand, your visa will become active again upon your return to Thailand.
Graham ******
Graham ******
@Alisa *******
The visa was used to enter Thailand, the re-entry permit keeps the current permitted to stay stamp live
Nigel *******
Nigel *******
Yes I did this yesterday, only 1,200 baht if done for you by immigration, just after security at the airport. Or 1,000 if you get the form yourself, fill it in and attach a passport style photo.
Michael *********
Michael *********
Nigel Mills is that on the way out of Thailand or on the way in?

I would be nervous going through passport control on the way out and then trying to get a re-entry permit.
John **********
John **********
@Michael ********
you can get re-entry permit at your local immigration office if you'd rather not do it at the airport
Nigel *******
Nigel *******
Michael Freeman the re-entry permit office is before passport control, at immigration 3. Just keep an eye out for the direction sign. Or ask one of the staff.
Nigel *******
Nigel *******
That’s on the way out.
John **********
John **********
Yes you can
Peter ********
Peter ********
@John *********
Sorry, somewhat related question: Once I get my one year extension, can I leave for a couple months and come back? Thanks
John **********
John **********
@Peter *******
sure, as long as you have a re-entry permit
Bennett ********
Bennett ********
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Thank you!
Rock ********
Rock ********
Bennett Marcus don't forget your re-entry permit .
Shane ***********
Shane ***********
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