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Do I need to get an exit stamp in my passport when traveling back to Australia after receiving a retirement visa extension in Thailand?
May 4, 2025
a year ago
Neil ********
ORIGINAL POSTERTravelling back to Aus for the 1st time after receiving an annual extension on a retirement basis. Question: Do I need to get an exit stamp in the passport? TIA 😊
TLDR : Answer Summary
When traveling back to Australia for the first time after receiving an annual extension on a retirement visa in Thailand, you do not need an exit stamp in your passport if you use the automatic exit gates. Instead, it is crucial to obtain a re-entry permit before departure to preserve the validity of your visa extension upon returning to Thailand.
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Michael ********
Recently confirmed this. Exit stamp is not needed through the E Gate. You will receive an entry stamp when you show your multi re-entry permit, on arrival back into Thailand.
Joy ********
You need a re-entry permit
James ********
If you use the scanned departure lane with your passport...no stamp received. It's saved by Thai Immigration in their computers.
BUT be sure to have a re-entry permit in your passport to be used when you return to preserve the current ending date of your extension of stay.
BUT be sure to have a re-entry permit in your passport to be used when you return to preserve the current ending date of your extension of stay.
Neil ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *******
Thank you and will do. Yes we used the electronic gates, very quick through Swampy.Reply to
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Graham ******
You need a re-entry permit and will not get a stamp if you use the new automated gates
Neil ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Graham *****
we have multi entryBrett *********
@Neil *******
extension after a multi entry or multiple re-entry stamp?Neil ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brett ********
The latterBrett *********
@Neil *******
so multi re-entry. Thank you for clearing that up.Reply to
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Jan ******************
No, and you won’t get it if you use the automatic exit gates but you’ll need a re-entry permit until you come back.
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