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Can I obtain a re-entry permit for my retirement visa in Thailand at the airport?
Jul 29, 2018
8 years ago
Scott *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi . 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.
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.
TLDR : Answer Summary
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 *********
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.
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.
Tod *********
You can get one at both international airports in Bangkok
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or you can get it at your immigration office.Scott *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tod ********
thank youTod *********
@Scott ******
, 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.Tod *********
Unfortunately
@Dave *********
your information about the validity of a re-entry permit is NOT correct :/Enri **********
Of course, at the re-entry permit immigration booth at both Bkk airports open
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.Scott *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Martin ********
can I get it on the day I fly . Or does it take a while to do ?Enri **********
A re-entry permit lasts until the same day of ur permit stay (either on a visa or an extension of stay).
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.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 .David ************
@Martin ********
thanks Martin.Martin *********
@David ***********
multi lasts a year from the date you obtained it .Scott *******
ORIGINAL POSTERDoes it take a long time to do . Can I get it the same time as I fly ?
David ************
Dave Bakewell I purchased a multi entry. Do I need to start using it within 6 months or will it expire
Taran *********
How early can you get it before traveling
Scott *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dave *********
thank youDave **********
b1000 and a passport photo at your local immigration office.
b1200 and no photo needed at the airport.
b1200 and no photo needed at the airport.
Scott *******
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you Tod
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