Can we get reentry stamps for our NON-O retirement visas at the airport in Thailand?

NON-O visa reentry stamp immigration process Thailand expat advice

Oct 31, 2023

a year ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

We are finding ourselves having to travel back to Australia for an undetermined amount of time. We are both on non o retirement visas. Can we get reentry stamps at the airport or do we need to go to immigration to apply for this? And do we need to check in or do anything while we are away? Sorry for all the questions, just trying to sort everything out before we go so we have no dramas coming back once everything is resolved.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user inquired about obtaining reentry stamps for their NON-O retirement visas as they prepare to travel back to Australia. Responses confirmed that reentry stamps can be obtained at the airport and that there are no further requirements while they are away, except returning before the visa extension deadline. One comment emphasized the efficiency of the process at the airport, stating there were no significant delays.

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Mary ********

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Just FYI, we went to the airport and had no issues at all getting our reentry stamp (no line at all at the rentry stamp counter) and while there was a line up to get through immigration it took only about 15 minutes, so still had 2 and

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hours to kill before boarding. It was far easier than I expected! Thanks for all the help!

a year ago

Colin ***************

If you have time go now. No reporting.

a year ago

Mary ********

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@Colin **************

thanks Colin, unfortunately, unless it is 100% necessary we can't as we have quite a bit to do to prepare ourselves for this trip both physically and mentally. Unfortunately this isn't the best of circumstances.

a year ago

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Mary ********

Graham *******

You can get it at the airport but what if it makes u late for your flight and miss it, I got one at immigration took 30 mins! when u gate back get a new tm30

a year ago

Mary ********

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@Graham ******

we are planning on being at the airport at least 3-6 hours before checking in (dependant on traffic from pkk to bangkok), I am hoping that is enough time.

a year ago

David *********

@Mary *******

Normally it would not be an issue. Most of the time not very many people at immigration trying to get a re entry visa. But what happens if something unforeseen goes wrong. You arrive at the checkin counter just before the airline closes the counter. Now you are in a rush to get thru security. You just barely make it thru security with just enough time to go directly to your boarding gate which could take 15 minutes. (Long walk). No time to get re entry with immigration or you miss your flight. Like other people have said. Go to immigration office where you live and get the re entry permit before the day of your flight. One less thing to worry about

a year ago

Gareth ********

@Mary *******

re-entry desk is at the immigration counters after security screening, you cannot get there until after you have checked in.

a year ago

Mary ********

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@Gareth *******

thanks for that info. I think as long as we give ourselves plenty of time it shouldn't be an issue.

a year ago

Graham *******

@Gareth *******

yes Gareth, that's the point if you are marginal on time at that point and there is a que at immigration air side then could be an issue, why take the chance when its easy at downtown imm.

a year ago

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

You can get it at the airport. You don't need to do anything while you're away except return before your extension ends so you can apply for a new extension.

a year ago

Mary ********

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@Brandon ***********

thank you

a year ago

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Mary ********

Richard *********

yes,

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a year ago