Can I use an estimated return date on my re-entry permit application for a non-B visa in Thailand?

Apr 20, 2022
3 years ago
Zineb *******
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Hi everyone. I'm on a non B visa and I need some clarifications about the re-entry permit. I need to go back to Europe for a couple of weeks but am not sure exactly about the day of my return. While filling out the TM8 form this information is requested. Can I put a tentative date or must it be the exact day I will come back to Thailand? Also, will my visa expiry date be postponed depending on how many days I was out or will it remain the same? Thank you in advance!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user on a non-B visa seeks advice about using an estimated return date on their re-entry permit application (TM8 form) when traveling to Europe. A commenter clarifies that it's acceptable to provide a tentative return date, emphasizing that as long as the user returns before the re-entry permit expires, their current visa stamp date will remain unchanged, and further procedures are not needed for altering the entry date.
Ellie *******
No problem it is not the exact date. You can just put the estimated date. No further procedure is required to change the date of entering Thailand (regarding re-entry permit ONLY). You just need to be back in Thailand on or before the date of the re-entry permit expires (same as your current stamp).

A re-entry permit wouldn't change your current stamp. You will be stamped until the same date as your current stamp when you will enter Thailand again on that re-entry permit. So be careful with those dates.
Zineb *******
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@Ellie ******
Thank you! How long before I depart can I apply for a re-entry permit? Can I apply 15 days before?
Ellie *******
John ********
@Zineb ******
no time limit on re entry permits
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