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Do I need a re-entry permit for my retirement visa when leaving Thailand?

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Hi all. Im on a retirement visa. Do i need a re-entry permit if leaving the country?

Also, can i get a re-entry permit from a different province than the one I am  registered in? I.e. if my visa is from Bangkok can I get one from Chiang Mai immigration?

(I realise you can get at the airport but I'm planning on a border crossing trip).

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If you are on a retirement visa in Thailand, you generally need a re-entry permit when leaving the country, unless it's the first year of a multiple entry NON-O visa. You can obtain a re-entry permit from immigration offices in different provinces, such as getting one in Chiang Mai even if your visa is registered in Bangkok. Additionally, re-entry permits can also be acquired at the airport.

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You can get a multi entry permit at the airport when you leave

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Andrew *********

Andrew *********

If crossing at Nong Khai can do at Nong Khai Immigration, doesn't matter your visa is done at.

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John ******

You can get re-entry permit at the airport. Ten minutes and it is done. Suvarnabhumi just before immigration

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Andrew *********

Andrew *********

time depends on length of the queue, have waited 30 minutes before

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Roberto *********

Roberto *********

As Stuart says but also add OX and LTR visas to that equation

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Stuart *********

Stuart *********

Unless you are on the first year of a multiple entry Non OA then yes you will need a re-entry permit.

Most offices should allow a re-entry permit bought in a different province, although with 80 or so offices and each having their own interpretation of the rules that’s not a guarantee.

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