Do I need to inform immigration of my travel date after getting a single entry retirement visa in Thailand?

Nov 14, 2023
a year ago
Catriona ********
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Hi I just got my O retirement visa and did the single entry permit. Do I need to inform immigration of an exact date before I leave or am I good to go? Thanks
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After obtaining a single entry permit on your O retirement visa, you do not need to notify immigration of an exact date before departing. As long as you possess a re-entry permit in your passport, you can travel freely as long as you return before your initial entry stamp expires. Remember, the single re-entry permit allows for one exit and re-entry; a second exit will require purchasing another re-entry permit.
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Sarick **********
You can put any date on the reentry form. It doesn't have to be accurate. They don't really care when you will be travelling out.
Catriona ********
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Steven ***************
This is why the difference between visa and extension is important when asking for guidance.
Catriona ********
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@Steven **************
I'm on my first 3 months - in Jan I can get my 1 year
Nongnuch ********
@Catriona *******
you don't have a visa any more, you got a "1-year extended stay permit based on retirement". The single re-entry permit is valid until the expiry of the stay permit. It will keep your "1-year extension of stay permit" alive for ONE exit and re-entry into Thailand. If you wish to exit and re-enter a second time, you will need to buy another single re-entry permit
Steven ***************
@Catriona *******
. A classic example of the difference between a yearly extension and a visa. Your advice only applies to an extension, not a visa.
Catriona ********
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@Nongnuch *******
I've only just got the 3 months, not on the 1 year yet. Thanks - good to know ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป
Brandon ************
As long as you already have the re-entry permit in your passport, you just leave and return before your entry stamp expires.
Steven ***************
@Catriona *******
. Re entry permit doesn't give you any extra time. Just allows you re entry during visa validity
Catriona ********
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@Brandon ***********
yes, in my passport - thank you!
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