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Do I need to apply for a re-entry permit while on a Non-B visa in Thailand?

Non-B Visa Re-entry Permit Thailand Immigration Visa Regulations Entry Requirements

Dharmma **********

asked Nov 26, 2020

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Being on Non B, it is still necessary to aply for re-entry? Thanks 👍

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If you are on a Non-B visa and plan to leave Thailand, you will need to apply for a re-entry permit to return on the same visa stamp. If you are outside of Thailand when trying to return, you'll also require a certificate of entry from your local embassy, which includes additional requirements like insurance, quarantine, and COVID-19 testing.

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Paul ********

Some many lonely people

6 years ago

Dharmma **********

Thanks

6 years ago

Steve *********

Somewhere on any visa the word "single" or "multiple" should appear. If it says "single", then re-entry permit is required

6 years ago

Gary ***********

@Steve ********

And multiple as well... If you don't have a re-entry permit & leave Thailand, you won't be able to enter on the old Non-B visa and have to start all over again...

6 years ago

Steve *******

@Gary **********

Incorrect. You DONT need a re-entry permit if you have a valid multiple entry visa.

6 years ago

Steve *******

@Gary **********

Why? I replied to your comment not the OP's. The OP didnt mention single or multiple entry visa but you stated a multiple entry visa needs a re-entry permit, it doesnt. The clue's in the name, 'multiple entry'.

6 years ago

Gary ***********

@Steve ******

Read the original posters post.

6 years ago

Steve *********

@Gary **********

doesn't a multiple entry visa allow "multiple entries"? (In non-covid times, at least!)

6 years ago

Gary ***********

@Joe **********

Read the original posters post.

6 years ago

Joe ***********

@Gary **********

No - Not true at all for a Multi-Entry Visa (if the Visa is still valid - not reached the Expiry date) The whole purpose of a Multi-Entry Visa is just that... Example: First year of an O-A Multi-Entry Visa has unlimited Exits and Reentry. Exception for Everyone is under Covid-19 Restrictions the Thai Border is closed. A COE Certificate of Entry must be filed for and obtained. But a COE is Not the same as a reentry permit.

6 years ago

David ********

@Gary **********

The re-entry stamp allows for either a single or multiple re-entry. When you got the multiple one you can enter Thailand as often as you please.

6 years ago

Gary ***********

@Steve ********

Yes, but you still need a re-entry permit whether its several singles or a multi depending on how much you go in and out of Thailand on a Non-B visa.

6 years ago

Stuart *********

If you’re meaning that you are leaving the country and want to come back on the same stamp then yes you need to buy a reentry permit. If you are currently outside of Thailand you have to apply for a certificate of entry from your local embassy there’s many hoops to jump through for that including insurance and quarantine and negative Covid tests. Check the posts here for full details if needed.

6 years ago