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Can I travel home to South Africa during holidays on a Non-Immigrant B Visa and return to Thailand?

Non-Immigrant B Visa Visa Re-entry Permit Traveling from Thailand Visa Rules Expat Life in Thailand

Apr 8, 2018

8 years ago

Bronwyn ****************

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Hi there can you please clarify the following for me.

I'm planning on moving to thailand next year. I would  like to know:

Having the non-immigrant B visa ( teaching), in holidays would I be able to fly back home to south africa. Or is the non-immigrant B visa only a single entry visa?  What would I need to get to be able to fly home and return to thailand, and can i apply for it in thailand? 

Would one also suggest that it's better to buy a return ticket as well, or is it ok to fly in on a one way ticket? Thank you.

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The Non-Immigrant B Visa for teaching does allow for multiple entries, as long as you obtain the necessary re-entry permit before leaving Thailand. You can apply for the re-entry permit at airports in Thailand, making it simple to travel back home and return. It's generally recommended to buy a return ticket, but traveling on a one-way ticket is also acceptable.

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Lisa ***************

Very simple and easy to get a re-entry permit if you are going out . All airports in Thailand can do it for you. Not difficult

8 years ago

Lance *********

Robert is Marty's post correct as in you must tell them about an out & in on a single re-entry permit ?

8 years ago

Robert *******

The easiest way is to get all the papers from your Employer and before you move to Thailand apply in South Africa for the 1 year Non Immigrant B visa. Than you can go in and out Thailand during that year as much as you like and get on every entry 90 days Admitted to Stay.

8 years ago

Ahsan ********

What if I go to Thailand with a tourist visa and then switch it to non B with the help of my employer! Is it possible to do so?

8 years ago

Bronwyn ****************

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Thanks so much. Makes much more sense! Ill ask again closer to the time just to make sure the rules havnt changed.

8 years ago

Robert *******

If you get the Non Immigrant B visa inside Thailand, this really depends on your Employer, it will be a 90 day Visa. After 60 days you can apply for an Extension of Stay and apply for a multiple re-entry permit. This Extension of Stay and re-entry permit are valid for 1 year and you can go out and come back during this year and on every entry you get the same date as the Extension of Stay end date.

8 years ago

Bronwyn ****************

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Perfect thank you so much. I appreciate you reply. If i were to only find a job well in thailand and receive the non immigrant B in thailand. Would i still be allowed in and out as much as o wish within that year?

8 years ago

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Can I get a re-entry permit for my 90-day Non-B visa to make a second entry before it expires?

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