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Do I need a re-entry permit if I have a Non-O ED visa and I'm leaving Thailand during semester holidays?

Non-O Visa Re-Entry Permit Education Visa Thailand Immigration Exemptions

Waqar *******

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Hi! 

Do I still need to buy Re Entry at the immigration or I am exempted as I am confused. 

As on the top it says re entry permit must be made before leaving thailand and then it say exempted.

Non o ed visa university student going out of thailand in between semester holidays

UPDATE 1:

Didn’t need to apply for re-entry permit as informed by the immigration/reentry desk at Suvarnabhumi airport.

Update 2:

Was allowed through immigration with no questions asked.

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A user inquired about the necessity of a re-entry permit when traveling outside Thailand on a Non-O Ed visa during university semester holidays. Initial confusion arose from contradictory information regarding the requirement for a re-entry permit. After consulting the immigration desk at Suvarnabhumi airport, the user confirmed that they did not need a re-entry permit and were allowed to proceed without issues.

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Tod *********

Tod *********

Thanx for that update, (y) Safe travels

Let us know how it goes comin' back in if you would

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Waqar *******

Waqar *******

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will surely updated within next 20 days

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Lloyd ********

Lloyd ********

I am confused , did you get the Ed Plus before you started studying? (I thought it was just for the year after you finished studying).

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Waqar *******

Waqar *******

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First 3 month visa from embassy than extension of 6 month after that ed plus stating exemption

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Lloyd ********

Lloyd ********

Cool, thanks

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Tod *********

Tod *********

It does specifically state in the ED Plus extension that it is exempt from a re-entry permit so I think you don't need one

BUT

I would ask at the airport (just to be sure) at the desk when you stamp out OR at the re-entry counter

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Waqar *******

Waqar *******

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thank you for your reply, would double check with re entry desk

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Tod *********

Tod *********

once you get the answer, post back and let us know if you would.

safe travels too

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Waqar *******

Waqar *******

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would definitely do :) stay safe

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