Good morning, my friend here in Thailand he is on a retirement visa and would like to fly back to the UK for 30 days then come back to Thailand. Does he have to get a re-entry visa so his current retirement visa does not expire? Also he will book a return ticket, but i am wondering on his return back to Thailand would they allow him to fly without a return back to the UK?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The individual, on a retirement visa in Thailand, will require a re-entry permit to avoid expiration of their visa during a 30-day trip to the UK. This permit can be obtained easily at the immigration office where the visa was issued. Upon return to Thailand, the individual does not need to show a return flight to the UK as long as they possess a valid visa and re-entry permit. However, it's prudent to verify with the airline for their own requirements regarding onward travel.
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