How far in advance can I apply for a re-entry permit for my NON-B visa in Thailand?

Dec 29, 2022
2 years ago
Luis **********
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I have a non b visa, if i want to go out i read that i need a re entry permit for dont lose my visa.

The question i have is, how much timw before im going out i can do the paperwork for the reentry permit.

Is posible make it one month before i am going out? Or i need buy plane tickets for go out and in before i do it?

Thanks and merry christmas to all!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
If you have a NON-B visa and plan to travel out of Thailand, you can apply for a re-entry permit at any time before your departure. It is recommended to handle the paperwork either at your local immigration office or at the airport. The TM8 form does ask for your departure and return dates, but it is acceptable to provide estimated dates if you do not have confirmed travel plans yet. Just ensure you arrive at the airport with enough time to get your re-entry permit.
Alex *******
Just arrive at the airport in plenty of time and get your re entry visa there. Super easy!
Stuart *********
The TM8 form asks about dates that you’re leaving and coming back, but no issue if you don’t know them yet. Just make them up.
Luis **********
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@Stuart ********
Sorry, do you mean is ok if i "invent" the dates i am travelling and put some dates in tm8 even if then i travel in different dates finally? Thank you for your help Stuart
Stuart *********
@Luis *********
no one checks or bothers about the dates you fill in on the TM8. Make them up.
Luis **********
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I prefer do it in advance and dont wait to do it just the day i am travelling at the airport, my head would be fuck up with that stress 😅.
Stuart *********
@Luis *********
no issue doing it before you travel.
Stuart *********
You can do it at anytime before. Do it at your local immigration office or at the airport just before you leave.
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