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How can a South African with an expired Retirement visa return to Thailand?

Thailand immigration Retirement visa Certificate of Residency COE COVID-19 travel restrictions visa application process expat advice Mae Sot

Jul 26, 2020

6 years ago

Thein *****

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I am a South African, stay in Mae Sot with Retirement visa. Now I am stuck in South Africa for 4 months and can't back to Thailand. My Retirement visa is expired last week (15 July). If anyone knows how to get into Thailand. Some said if I can get a "Certificate of Residency" and other requirements (such as insurance, ASQ, COVID test) then will allow coming in. But the problem is Am I entitled to apply COE? Suggestions are appreciated.

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A South African expat currently stuck in South Africa for four months due to an expired Retirement visa is seeking advice on whether they can return to Thailand. The key question revolves around the eligibility to apply for a Certificate of Entry (COE) and the necessary requirements, such as travel insurance and testing for COVID-19. Community members suggest checking with official consulates or embassies, as well as joining expatriate groups for updated information, but express general skepticism about the possibility of returning on an expired Retirement visa.

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Richard ******

What would the farang talk about if there was no visa.probably buying land

6 years ago

Steven **************

Would it not be better to ask an actual consulate or Embassy.. whatever advice you get from social media(some right, some wrong) they are not the ones allowing you into Thailand. So check govt pages

6 years ago

Thein *****

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@Steven *************

Thank u Steven. I already communicate Thai Embassy. They said at present no visa application will not accept yet. It is stuck.

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Richard ******

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6 years ago

Thein *****

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Thank you all for the information.

6 years ago

Stéfan ********

There’s an excellent Thailand visa Facebook group where information pertaining to subjects like this are updated regularly

6 years ago

Michael ********

Join group farangs stranded abroad and you will get all the information.

Retirement visas are not allowed to apply yet and its quite a lot of work when you can

6 years ago

Gary ***********

Elite visa?

6 years ago

Andy ********

I don't think a retirement Visa even if you had a valid one would allow you into Thailand for the foreseeable future. LOook at your countries website is best advice.

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