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How can I change my retirement visa from single entry to multi-entry in Thailand?
I have a retirement visa with single entry.how do I change to a multi entry
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To change a single-entry retirement visa to a multi-entry visa in Thailand, note that you cannot directly change the visa type. Instead, you can purchase a re-entry permit from immigration to maintain your visa status when leaving and returning to Thailand. For multiple entries, consider applying for a multi-entry retirement visa (if eligible) which needs to be renewed every two years, or continue using re-entry permits for your stays within a single-entry visa context.
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Johnny ********
But for how long is your visa when you buy a month two month three months but in Instagram, they have a new policy of six months by different different policies for different events
Johnny ********
Planning to get a retirement visa, but also planning to get married there in Thailand, which is the best way to do it retirement is a long stay in Thailand or marriage visa can somebody help me out which is the best route to take?
Edward ******
i go to immigration and buy one. normally, i buy a stamp when i renew my visa.
Johnny ********
Yes, I have the same question plus planning to get married to a local lady from the country. I’m over 70 years old. What ideas can I follow or how to do it?
Angelo ***********
@Johnny *******
Find Lady first, mate ...Johnny ********
@Angelo **********
I already haveAngelo ***********
@Johnny *******
Then start googeling the paper work. It depends on from which countries you are both from, what paper work is required. German <-> Thai is a nightmare.
Roger *******
Use a Sharpie. That’s what Trump does. 🙂
Terary **********
You can get re-entry permits when exiting the country.
Bob **********
3800 baht at your immigration office
Jeff ********
Go to immigration and tell them what you want to do. Simple.
Tree *******
If given the choice, is it cheaper to go with a multi-entry retirement visa or purchase the re-entry stamp? I’m thinking I might be traveling out of Thailand maybe once every couple months, so perhaps 3-4 times per year.
Yvan **********
@Tree ******
A reentry permit is 1000 THB. A non O (not non O-A here) retirement visa is 5000 THB. The multiple entry permit is 800 THB. Do the maths as I don’t know how much you paid your initial visa…Jan ******************
@Steve ******
It’s just that a multiple entries visa and re-entry stamp are to complete different things. You can get re-entry permit on a multiple visa.Jeff ********
Hey Beach Sand, surely you can figure this out by yourself?
Jan ******************
@Jeff *******
It’s just that a multiple entries visa and re-entry stamp are to complete different things. You can get re-entry permit on a multiple visa.Jan ******************
@Tree ******
Non O-A one year multiple entries visa gives you possibility to stay for up to two years in Thailand. The main requirements are the same as the regular 90 days Non O visa, but there’s a mandatory health insurance, health certificate and a police check up as well. This visa you’ll have to apply for every second year at your embassy consulate at home. If you want to stay more permanent in Thailand it’s most convenient to apply for a 90 days Non O visa and do yearly extension of stays with multiple re-entry permits.
David **********
Frank-Steven ***********
Which retirement visa? You cannot change a visa to multiple entry. But you can get (buy) a re-entry permit, that lets you keep your status active even when leaving and returning.
Brandon ************
You cannot change your VISA to multiple entry. But when you enter Thailand using your visa you will receive an entry stamp. This entry stamp will give you permission to stay in Thailand for 90 days. If you want to leave Thailand during this 90 days you can purchase a re-entry permit which will keep your stamp alive when you leave Thailand and will allow you return using the same entry stamp with the same permission date.
Same goes once you apply for the 1-year extension based on retirement. If you want to leave you apply for a re-entry permit so your permission to stay isn't made invalid when you leave.
Same goes once you apply for the 1-year extension based on retirement. If you want to leave you apply for a re-entry permit so your permission to stay isn't made invalid when you leave.
Richard ********
@Brandon ***********
you can change from single entry to multi entry just go to immi and pay 4000bht and done.Brandon ************
@Richard *******
you cannot change a visa to multiple entry. You can purchase a re-entry permit to keep your permission to stay alive if you leave, but that has nothing to do with changing a visa to multiple entry. You wouldn't need a re-entry permit if you have a multiple entry visa because you'll be stamped in with a brand new stamp for the full duration the visa allows every time you enter on a multiple entry visa. That's not how a re-entry permit works at all.
Kevin **********
@Brandon ***********
Funny name but great advice
Peter **********
Mike *****
@Brandon ***********
Confused. When I had my retirement visa, it did not have the multi entry stamp so my agent had it added (after I rec'd it). I thought this was added onto the retirement visa during processing (or afterwards) for an extra fee?Brandon ************
@Mike ****
that's correct. It's the re-entry permit. You must apply for and pay for it. 1000 baht for single re-entry or 3800 for multiple re-entry. Can be purchased at your immigration office or at the airport.
Mike ***********
@Brandon ***********
thanks 😊
Daniel ************
just go to immigration and buy a multiple reentry
Yvan **********
@Daniel ***********
yep, 800 THB in BuriramYvan **********
@Roy ********
I paid 5000 THB for the 12 month non O retirement visa plus 800 THB for the multiple entry permit.
Roy *********
@Yvan *********
that's right, then you have to start all over againYvan **********
@Roy ********
that question was for you, if you know the answer of course 😊Yvan **********
If you don’t have multiple entry and you go to Cambodia without advising immigration first, will they cancel your 12 months visa upon your return in Thailand? Then you will have to go through the process of getting a new visa? How about visa extension?
Yvan **********
@Roy ********
you are right Roy!Roy *********
@Yvan *********
Okay that's strange. Here in Udon Thani it's 2000for the retirement visa, should be 1900 but they charge 100 baht extra because they do all copies etc and don't ask you for it. Then it's 3800 if I remember correctly for the multiple entry.So total price is the same as you had.
Roy *********
@Yvan *********
Really? Other places it's 1000 for one reentry and 3800 for multiple 🤔Yvan **********
@Daniel ***********
the visa is one thing, the re-entry permit is another as I was explained.Daniel ************
@Roy ********
exactly
Vijay *****
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