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Can I return to the UK for 6 months while on a Non-O visa in Thailand?

Dec 19, 2025

21 hours ago

Hi all,  If I am on a non O visa got the 12 month extension if I wanted to go back to UK for up to 6 months is that possible?  Thanks

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You can return to the UK for up to 6 months while holding a Non-O visa with a 12-month extension, but it is crucial to obtain a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand. This permit ensures your visa remains valid upon your return. Single re-entry permits cost 1000 baht, while multiple re-entry permits are 3800 baht and can be purchased at the immigration office or airport.

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Kuu *****

yes can. No problem at all but make sure to have re entry permit before leaving Thailand. If you leave thailand without this then your visa will be finish

20 hours ago

Stuart ***********

Just to add to Tod's response, you must be back in Thailand in time to apply for your next extension, so don't leave it until the week your current extension expires (apologies if this is obvious).

20 hours ago

Tod *********

No problem at all, buy a re-entry permit (either a single re-entry for 1000baht or a multiple re-entry for 3800 baht) at the immigration office where you got your extension issued OR at the airport before you fly out

you can then exit the country and when you come back you'll get stamped in until your current extension expires.

21 hours ago

Ishbel ***********

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@Tod ********

thank you Tod for this. Sorry to bother everyone as it is on google to but just wanted to check!

16 hours ago

Steve *******

@Tod ********

If I got the multi entry 12 month extension, do i need to get a re-entry permit?

18 hours ago

Tod *********

This is a re-entry permit stamp

15 hours ago

Steve *******

@Tod ********

I have the re-entry permit stamp with the number of entries ‘multiple’

15 hours ago

Tod *********

@Steve ******

there you go then 🙂 you're set (y)

as long as it's valid (which it will be until your current extension expires) you can exit/re-enter the country all you want during that time and you'll get stamped back in for the expiration date you have now on your current extension of stay stamp

14 hours ago

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Tod *********

this is a yearly extension of stay stamp based on retirement

15 hours ago

Tod *********

@Steve ******

there is no such thing as a multi-entry 12 month extension

extensions INSIDE thailand are sold without any re-entry permit <- because you're already IN thailand when you get it

re-entry permits are sold separate,

You might have gotten a 12 month extension and THEN a multiple re-entry permit but they are two completely different stamps

15 hours ago

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Tod *********

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Can I leave Thailand on a Non O visa while processing a 12-month retirement extension?

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