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Can I obtain a re-entry permit for my retirement visa in Thailand at the airport?

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Hi . Thank you to admin for allowing me to join the group 

I have a question I live in Thailand and i have a retirement visa. At some point I will want to go back to England to visit family.

Can I obtain a permit to return at the airport or will I have to go to my immigration office.

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The individual inquired about the process of obtaining a re-entry permit while holding a retirement visa in Thailand when planning to visit family in England. It was clarified that a re-entry permit can be acquired at both international airports in Bangkok, which operate 24/7, as well as at an immigration office. Additionally, information about the validity of the re-entry permits was provided, indicating that they are valid until the expiration date of the current 'permission to stay' stamp.

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Tod *********

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Okay there's some BAD information on here. :O

A re-entry permit is always issued for the duration of your current 'admitted until' or 'permission to stay' stamp is valid for. That means if you get a re-entry permit right after you get your yearly extension it's good for a year.

It doesn't matter if it's a multiple or a single re-entry permit. In fact it doesn't matter when you buy a re-entry permit they are ALWAYS good until your current stamp's expiration date.

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Tod *********

Tod *********

You can get one at both international airports in Bangkok

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or you can get it at your immigration office.

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Scott *******

Scott *******

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thank you

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Tod *********

Tod *********

, just allow yourself some extra time when you go to the airport so you can get the re-entry permit. It usually takes about 10-20 minutes.

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Tod *********

Tod *********

Unfortunately

@Dave *********

your information about the validity of a re-entry permit is NOT correct :/

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Enri **********

Enri **********

Of course, at the re-entry permit immigration booth at both Bkk airports open

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Scott *******

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@Martin ********

can I get it on the day I fly . Or does it take a while to do ?

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Enri **********

Enri **********

A re-entry permit lasts until the same day of ur permit stay (either on a visa or an extension of stay).

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David ************

David ************

@Martin ********

I buy it always too just in case. I almost bought a single entry this year because my only solid travel is in 7 months. Didn’t realized a single entry had a 6 month shelf life like Dave Blackwell mentioned.

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Martin *********

Martin *********

@David ***********

and naturally that means you can come and go as you please as many times as you want though out that year .. I always go Multi .

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David ************

David ************

@Martin ********

thanks Martin.

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Martin *********

Martin *********

@David ***********

multi lasts a year from the date you obtained it .

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Scott *******

Scott *******

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Does it take a long time to do . Can I get it the same time as I fly ?

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David ************

David ************

Dave Bakewell I purchased a multi entry. Do I need to start using it within 6 months or will it expire

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Taran *********

Taran *********

How early can you get it before traveling

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Scott *******

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@Dave *********

thank you

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Dave **********

Dave **********

b1000 and a passport photo at your local immigration office.

b1200 and no photo needed at the airport.

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Scott *******

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Thank you Tod

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