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Do I need a re-entry permit with a 60-day multiple entry visa for Thailand?

Thailand visa multiple entry visa re-entry permit visa rules expat travel border control issues

Oct 7, 2022

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Hi all, am a little confused in that I obtained a 60 day multiple entry visa to Thailand as I fly in and out of Bangkok from London, but am using Bangkok as a hub to also visit Nepal and either Laos or  Cambodia. I assume I can just come and go 3 times on this visa as long as I dont stay longer than 60 days any time. However at border control the officer said I would need a re-entry permit. Is this correct seems to be a contradiction to the terms of a multiple entry visa?

Any experience/clarification welcomed

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The question revolves around the confusion of needing a re-entry permit for a 60-day multiple entry visa when traveling from Thailand to nearby countries such as Nepal, Laos, or Cambodia. Responses clarify that there is no specific 60-day multiple entry visa; the visa is valid for multiple entries within six months. However, the border control officer's requirement for a re-entry permit before departure raises concerns. Members advise ensuring correct entry stamps and understanding that a re-entry permit is typically required when leaving Thailand on a multiple entry visa.

Ellie *******

Thank you, members. The issue here is that the land border officer didn't seem to take METV. NOT how METV works or if OP understands METV.

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Keven ****

For a good understanding of the METV, see Tod's explanation in this post:

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Ellie *******

Did you show your visa PDF at the border?

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Ellie *******

As long as you enter Thailand within your visa (PDF) is still valid, aka you enter Thailand again on or before the 14 Feb 2023, you should have no problem. Make sure you are stamped for the right length of days BEFORE you leave the passport control next time you enter Thailand.

BTW, you can enter Thailand as many times as you want (no limit) on METV during the visa is valid.

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yes, and I said I would be going to Nepal. Which was when the border control person said I would need a re entry permit before I leave. It is this that has confused me.

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Tod *********

there is no such thing as a 60 day multi-entry visa.

IF you applied for that visa from the thai consulate in London before you came here the PDF they emailed you would show it's a multiple entry visa and good for SIX months.

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Tod *********

what is the issue date, the valid until or must use before date AND what is written in the number of entries on the PDF <- which IS your visa.

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John ********

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So why would I need to apply for a re entry permit?

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This is what my understanding was from the Thai embassy in London:

Multiple Entry Tourist Visa will be valid for 6 months from the date of issue. You must enter Thailand within the validity of visa. Travellers with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand not exceeding 60 days for each entry within the period of 6 months from the date of arrival in Thailand.

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Dannie ***************

“Travelers with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand not exceeding 60 days for EACH entry…”

You have multiple entries, but each cannot exceed 60 days for EACH entry. That is how what you wrote is stated.

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@Dannie **************

exactly, and thanks for replying. I understand the visa I have what I dont understans is why did the border control officer say I need a re entry permit?

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Dannie ***************

That is a mystery.

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@Dannie **************

, thanks, am thinking it was a random miscommunication or misunderstanding that has no validity

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Does this mean I have 60 days in total to use between these two dates?

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John ********

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thanks for this. Issue date is 19th of August. Must be used by 14th February. Travel: Multiple.

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