Can I use a single entry volunteer visa for re-entry permits in Thailand?

Thailand Visa Volunteer Visa Re-entry Permit Visa Extension Immigration Advice

Aug 30, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

My volunteer visa will expire in the next couple of months.  I am looking to renew.

My current volunteer visa is multiple entree.  Did not do me any good.   I talked to the visa agent and she told me I should get a single entree to save a few baht.  

I think I may go back to my home country for a month sometime in the next year.  

Can I do re-entry permits with single entry?  Or is it null and void once I leave?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on renewing their volunteer visa, specifically transitioning from a multiple entry to a single entry visa. They inquire about the possibility of obtaining re-entry permits with a single entry visa, noting plans to return to their home country. The discussion reveals that re-entry stamps can be purchased before leaving Thailand, and there are suggestions about consulting reliable visa servicing agencies and the cost differences between agents and immigration offices.

Richard ************

Hello guys, any recommendations for a reliable and reasonable Visa servicing agency in bangkok please? Thanks.

3 years ago

Tod *********

I would bet dollars to durian that you don't have ANY visa at all

I think IF you read your stamp you'd see that you have a yearly "extension of stay" and then a multiple reentry permit as well

AND

If you're going to get another volunteer visa extension don't even bother getting a re-entry permit when they get the visa extension. It's not gonna save you that much though. Most agents charge 200baht more than the re-entry permits sell for at the immigration office (which is 1000baht for a single entry and 3800baht for a multiple entry).

I'd say just get the yearly extension from them and IF you travel buy the re-entry permit at the airport before you leave (ALL the international airports sell them if you're flying out that day)

3 years ago

Terary **********

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@Tod ********

How long is a re-entry permit good for? Can I get one for 2 or 3 months?

3 years ago

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

@Terary *********

It's good until your extension runs out. The re-entry permit itself doesn't have an expiration date, it just means your existing extension will not be immediately invalid when you leave the country.

3 years ago

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

Terary **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Tod ********

Thanks Tod. I assume you are right about extension vs actual visa.. I wasn't sure if re-entry permit visa multiple entry accomplish the same thing or if I wasn't allowed re-entry if I had extension to stay.

3 years ago

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Terary **********

Stanley ********

Automatic Covid extension. It will last a lot longer

3 years ago

Michael ********

You can buy re entry stamps at airport or at immigration before leaving country.

3 years ago

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Michael ********

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