Can I obtain a re-entry permit at the Satun border, and will it be open during the public holiday?

May 3, 2023
2 years ago
Tom *********
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Hey guys. Does anyone know if i can obtain a re-entry permit at the Satun boarder? Also, is it open tomorrow being a public holiday?
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The Satun border is open every day, including public holidays, but it is uncertain if a re-entry permit can be obtained there. Typically, re-entry permits are issued at local immigration offices, which will be closed on the public holiday. Airports like Phuket and Bangkok can issue re-entry permits 24/7 regardless of holidays. Additionally, if an individual's stamp expires on the 8th, they have until 11:59 PM that day to exit without incurring an overstay. It's advisable to arrive early at immigration offices, particularly after a long holiday closure.
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Tom *********
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my daughters tourist extension expires on the 8th, meaning she needs to exit before? or can it be done on the 8th?
Stuart *********
@Tom ********
On the 8th all immigration offices will be open. You could apply for a re-entry permit then and (assuming you are accompanying your daughter) do a border bounce afterwards.
Tom *********
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@Stuart ********
problem is, her stamp is the 8th, so i guess that will be 1 day overstay?
Stuart *********
@Tom ********
no if her stamp is for the 8th she has up until 11:59pm on the 8th to leave. Don’t know the opening times for the border at Satun. I’m fairly sure it’s not 24 hours.
Tom *********
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@Stuart ********
So, in theory i could go to immigratioin early, then get to the border on the monday. ?
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
There is an immigration office in Satun. Perhaps like many around the country it’ll be manic on Monday as they’ll have been closed for 4 days. I have no idea whether that would be the case there or not. Aim to be there early (opens at 8.30am). Probably look at doing a trip the day before and stay there overnight as trying to get there from Phuket (a 6 hour drive) wouldn’t be pleasant.
Tom *********
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@Stuart ********
ok, you are amazing mate, thanks. Just out of curiosity, i know it depends. But how long does a re-enrty usually take?
Stuart *********
@Tom ********
depends on the office. A provincial one like Satun perhaps 30 minutes.
Tom *********
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So does anyone know if i can get one at the border?
Peter *********
Public holiday tomorrow till Monday
Stuart *********
You can also get a re-entry permit at airports such as Phuket or Bangkok
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regardless of public holidays.
Stuart *********
Apologies if my comment inferred you could get one regardless as to whether you were using the airport.
Tom *********
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@Stuart ********
for sure? this is great news. Im in Phuket, so i can go to airport and try there even if i am not exiting?
Peter *********
Stuart *********
@Tom ********
No. you’d need to be exiting via there to apply.
Stuart *********
The desk is located at the immigration counters at the airport. You’d need a ticket out to get that far.
Stuart *********
Satun border is open every day regardless of public holidays. I do not know if you can get a re-entry permit from there. Usually you have to get it at a local immigration office (which will be closed tomorrow and Friday).
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