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Do I need to apply for a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand if returning with a new visa?

Re-entry Permit Thailand Visa Rules Tourist Visa ED Visa South African Passport Visa Application in Kuala Lumpur Immigration Procedures Expats in Thailand

Jun 5, 2018

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Tanja *********************

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Good morning all. Apologies if this question was asked before.

Currently we have single entry tourist visas (SA Passport holders),

We will be flying to Kuala Lampur in the next week or 2 and return with ED and guardian visa. 

Do we still need to apply for a re-entry permit before we leave Thailand?

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The question pertains to whether it's necessary to obtain a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand on a single entry tourist visa when the traveler plans to return on an ED (education) and guardian visa. Responses clarify that a re-entry permit is not required in this case since the individual will be applying for a new visa upon return.

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Robert *******

@Tanja **********

, just read this, it is from their website:

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Tanja *********************

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Thank you Tod. Much appreciated

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Tod *********

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OR use a different consulate that issues them in the normal time frame (turn it in one morning, pick it up the next afternoon). Like Penang Malaysia or Vientiane Lao.

I wouldn't even waste the time fooling with KL at all.

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Tanja *********************

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Thank you Robert and Tod. If I understand it correctly we we need to go and apply and return after 4 weeks to collect?

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Tod *********

I didn't have that list :/ but I do now :)

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Tod *********

And are you 100% sure that Kuala Lumpur will issue visas to South African passport holders?

people were recently denied there even though they had the correct documentation because they held a passport from South Africa.

Just to be safe (as in don't trust the school at all unless you're sitting there when they call the consulate) I would have your school call that consulate and confirm that you can get the visas you want there.

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Tanja *********************

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Thank you Robert, will do

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Robert *******

, use the online application option, when approved visit the Embassy, hand over the copies and pick up visa next day

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Maureen ****************

basically what I said is that for SA passport holders it's a no no. I have a friend from SA who is flying back to SA as we speak

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Maureen ****************

Okay sterkte vriendin. ❤ Dink Singapore is n beter opsie

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Tanja *********************

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The Embassy did confirm n no no for SA passport holders

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Tanja *********************

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@Maureen ***************

ja nee SA passport holders n no no. Ek gaan nou maar Singapore toe

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Robert *******

, please use English so all can understand, thanks. I posted the link to the pdf of the website that SA passport holders can not apply there 3 days ago. You can take a look at the link and advice your SA friends not to go to KL.

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Maureen ****************

@Tanja **********

Bel hulle asseblief. My vriendin Charlene Kriek is terug huis toe gestuur (SA passport holder) sy vlieg vandag. 😢 Kontak direk ❤ sterke

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Tod *********

deleted my comment :)

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Robert *******

They updated the website pdf,

. Link underneath

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Tanja *********************

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O my word. Thanks Tod, will phone the Consulate myself and ask as well

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Robert *******

You only use a re-entry permit if you want to keep your current Admitted to Stay alive when return. You go for a new Visa so no re-entry permits needed.

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Tanja *********************

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Thank you Robert. Much appreciated

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Bob **********

You should ask your school but your coming back on new visas so I don’t think you’ll need a re entry

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Tanja *********************

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Thank you Bob. Will ask the school as well

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