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Can I obtain a re-entry permit with a 60-day SETV in Thailand?

SETV re-entry permit visa regulations Chiang Mai Immigration 30-day extension NON-O visa METV tourist visa

Aug 6, 2023

3 years ago

Michael ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I went to Chiang Mai Central Festival Immigraiton to obtain a re-entry permit for an SETV. 

After I had filled out the application, the officer called me up and told me I cannot get a re-entry permit on a 60-day tourist visa. 

Is it only possible to obtain re-entry permits on the METV and Non-O visas?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user encountered difficulties obtaining a re-entry permit for their 60-day Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) at Chiang Mai Immigration. Responses indicate that it's indeed possible to get a re-entry permit with a SETV, provided the applicant understands that it doesn't extend their stay but allows them to re-enter Thailand before their current visa expires. Some users also suggested securing a 30-day extension first to enhance the validity of the re-entry permit.

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Tod *********

There is no reason you can't get a re-entry on a single entry tourist visa where you're stamped in for 60 days.

As long as you know it's not adding any days to your stay, just lets you exit/re-enter and get the same expiration date of the stamp you have now..

And as

@Steve *******

said, get your 30 day extension on that 60 day tourist visa entry FIRST so that the re-entry permit is good until that expiration date

3 years ago

Michael ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you

@Tod ********

3 years ago

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Michael ********

Graham ******

A METV (and some Non-Os) are multi-entry so don't require re-entry permits

3 years ago

Steve ********

Get your 30-day extension first, then get the re-entry permit at the airport. The permit goes to the end of your extension

3 years ago

Ellie *******

You should be able to get a re-entry permit on your SETV entry. But you must be back within the date on your current stamp. A re-entry permit wouldn't add a single day.

3 years ago

Ellie *******

In case you have a passport of visa-exempt countries.

Or did the officer told you you "CANNOT" apply for a re-entry permit exactly or you "don't need" to apply for re-entry permit?

3 years ago

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Ellie *******

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