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Can I purchase additional re-entry permits for my retirement visa at the airport in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Re-entry Permit Immigration Rules Thailand Visa Multi-entry Permit

Dallas *****

asked May 27, 2024

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Hi,

I have a retirement visa with a single re-entry which I am going to use soon.

I was told you could purchase additional entries from immigration at BKK airport, does anyone have any experience doing this?

Thanks 😊

Answer summary

The user inquires about the ability to purchase additional re-entry permits at Bangkok (BKK) airport for their retirement visa. Responses indicate that it is possible to buy a multi-entry re-entry permit at the airport for 3,800 baht, which can be beneficial if the user plans to leave and return multiple times while their extension is still valid. It's advised to fill out the form beforehand to save time and to consider obtaining re-entry permits in advance to avoid cancellation of the visa upon return.

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Nongnuch ********

You are staying in Thailand with a “stay permit” – you are NOT staying on any visa

You have entered Thailand with a visa, and you get stamped in for a “stay permit” according to the visa category you use: that’s either 60 days, 90 days, or one year

If you enter Thailand on a “90-days single entry Non-Imm-O retirement/over 50 visa”

You will get stamped in for 90 days “admitted stay”

It is up to you if you want to converse your stay permit into a “one year extended stay permit”, or if you leave Thailand before the 90 days stay permit expires

2 years ago

Steve **********

The office is just past immigration. To save time print out the form before going to the airport. I have used these at both airports. However now I get the reentry permits in advance because if for some reason you can't at the airport your visa or permit to stay will be canceled and you have to start over when you return. Too stressful at last minute!

2 years ago

Dallas *****

@Steve *********

Thanks, I will try find that form and print it out. Yes definitely don't want to get the permit at the last minute when leaving the country.

Do you know if you can get the next reentry at the airport while you arrive into the country?

2 years ago

Steve **********

@Dallas ****

when you arrive back it's too late. You have to get it prior to leaving Thailand.

You can get the form online from the immigration website. Or just get it at the airport. Just takes a few minutes to fill out.

2 years ago

Dallas *****

@Steve *********

okay thanks, i guess i will just check it out when i get there!

2 years ago

Steve **********

@Dallas ****

I don't think so because the reentry office is just after the immigration checkout point? But possible? You might consider just getting a multiple reentry permit for 3800 baht.

2 years ago

Dallas *****

@Steve *********

i have an entry right now, just wondering if i can get my next re-entry after i arrive at the airport

2 years ago

Kool *******

At the airport you can buy a multi-entry re-entry permit. It is bt3800 so if you are leaving and entering Thailand during the time your extension is valid for four times, or more, then it is worth it. You only have a choice between a single re-entry permit, or a multi-entry re-entry permit. You've already got a single re-entry permit, so you're good until your next trip out while your retirement extension is still valid.

2 years ago

Damo ***********

@Kool ******

I believe you can buy a single re-entry permit for 1,000 at IO or at airport (for the 1,000 plus small fee). You can buy multiple single re-entry permits. You do not have to buy the 3,800 re-entry permit if you are just going to leave 1 time.

2 years ago

Kool *******

@Damo **********

not sure if you can do that anymore. You used to about 10 year ago.

2 years ago

Brandon ************

@Damo **********

there was a recent report that someone was not allowed to purchase a multiple re-entry permit at an airport, they were only allowed to purchase single entry. Not sure about that though since it's the only report I've seen of it. The immigration office will offer multiple re-entry though.

2 years ago

Jan ******************

@Damo **********

You both are correct. You can by single re-entry each time you leave at 1000 baht or a multiple re-entry permit at 3800 baht (plus 200 for photo and papers) at your local immigration or at the airport before you leave.

Damo ***********

maybe

could confirm?

Brandon ************

You can buy something called a re-entry permit when you leave. It prevents your entry stamp from being cancelled when you leave, but it doesn't add any time. You still need to be back before your stamp ends so you can apply for an extension.

2 years ago