Does my friend with a B non-immigrant visa and work permit need a re-entry permit to leave Thailand for a couple of days, and can he purchase it at Phuket airport?

February 16, 2024
7 months ago
Charlie ********
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Am I correct in thinking that my friend from Myanmar who has a B non immigrant visa and a work permit will need to purchase a re entry permit if he is leaving Thailand for a couple of days. If leaving from Phuket airport can this be purchased at the airport.

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Your friend from Myanmar with a B non-immigrant visa and a work permit will indeed need to purchase a re-entry permit if he plans to leave Thailand for a couple of days. This permit can be obtained at Phuket airport, but it can also be purchased in advance at the local immigration office.
Graham ******
Yes and yes but it can also be Purchased in advance at the local Immigration Office.
Phil ******
@Graham *****
does this apply to the retirement visa?
Graham ******
@Phil *****
This applies to any Visa which is not multi-entry to enable you to maintain your current Visa status and exit by date when re-entering the country
Phil ******
@Graham *****
so this applies to the OA Visa or O visas correct?
Stuart *********
@Phil *****
Doesn’t apply to the first year of a OA visa as that’s multiple entry. It does apply to the “second” year of the OA and most non O visas. There are some year long Non Os that are multiple entry but few and far between.
Sk **********
@Phil *****
yes , you have to just inform your immigration centre that you are coming back so they will give you stamp for that , you have to pay some amount.
Phil ******
@Shahil *******
not if you have retirement visa already. Don't you buy a re-entry permit when leaving?
Sk **********
if your visa is not multiple entry visa then you have to inform immigration for re-entry. 1000 baht for visa single entry and 3800 baht for multiple retirement visa . Please check your visa it’s multiple or single entry.
Charlie ********
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@Graham *****
thank you
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