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Do I need to go through a special line at Bangkok airport with a retirement visa?

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Jun 20, 2024

6 months ago

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Okay dumb question of the day. I'm flying back into bkk on my retirement Visa. I did get a reentry Visa so that's not the question. When I get to the airport is there a special line I go in or do I just go on the line with everybody else through immigration. Thanks

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When arriving in Bangkok on a retirement visa, you will generally go through the same immigration line as other travelers, unless you are over 70 years old. Some travelers have suggested using the Thai line if traveling with a Thai partner. It's also recommended to present the passport opened to the re-entry stamp to avoid any mistakes during the immigration process.

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Mark *******

side note...I usually hand him the passport open to the page with my re-entry stamp so that he doesn't miss it and accidentally give me a 30 day exempt stamp.

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John *******

If you're with a Thai partner go to the Thai line I always go Through There recently in April when travelling with my wife

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Willem ****

Basically you go in line with everybody else. Your retirement visa doesn't give you a special status. Maybe your age or flight class does.

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Lloyd ********

If you are over 70 there is a special line, else you wait like the rest of the masses

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David ********

There is a special line for Old Geezers?

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Lloyd ********

yes

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David ********

Well yo ho ho!

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