Do I need a re-entry permit if I have a valid work permit and an extension of stay stamp while traveling outside Thailand?

Mar 16, 2022
3 years ago
Glenn ******
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Hi All,

1) I have valid Work Permit

2) I have extension of stay stamp till end of the year 2022

3) if I travel out of Thailand for 10 days in April, Do I need to apply for re-entry permit? I have Singapore passport which allows visa free entry into Thailand.

4) if I need to apply for re-entry permit, how long is processing time at the Suvanabhumi Airport?

Thank you for your help!

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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires if a re-entry permit is needed to maintain their extension of stay while traveling abroad for 10 days, given they hold a valid work permit and a Singapore passport. Responses clarify that a re-entry permit is necessary to keep the extension active if the user will continue working in Thailand. The processing time for obtaining this permit at Suvarnabhumi Airport is estimated to be around 15-20 minutes.
Tod *********
You are confusing two completely different things.

You hold a singapore passport that lets you enter the country without a visa for 30 days (just like people from 50 other countries can)

BUT

IF you hold a valid extension of stay (which you say is good until the end of the year) you NEED a re-entry permit to come back into the country and get stamped back in on it until it's expiration date.

So IF you're gonna be still working for the company who sponsored your current extension when you come back in April GET a single re-entry permit before you leave to keep that extension 'alive'
Glenn ******
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@Tod ********
thank you for the swift & clear response, appreciate it ๐Ÿ™
Tod *********
15-20 minutes max to get a re-entry permit at Suvarnabhumi in the International Departure #2 area. Follow the signs
Robert *******
If you keep on working, you need a re-entry permit to keep your Extension of Stay a live,

If you stopped working you need to cancel this Extension of Stay and work permit.
Glenn ******
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@Robert ******
thank you for the swift & clear response, appreciate it ๐Ÿ™
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