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How long can I stay outside Thailand with a re-entry permit before my extension of stay expires?

Visa Rules Re-entry Permit Extension of Stay Retirement Visa Thailand Immigration

Jun 21, 2018

8 years ago

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I have a 1 year extension of stay based on retirement due for renewal in January 2019, if I get a re-entry permit and leave Thailand next month how long can I stay out of Thailand for.

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If you obtain a re-entry permit and leave Thailand next month, you can stay out of Thailand until January 2019, as long as you return before the expiration of your current extension of stay based on retirement.

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As long as you return BEFORE the expiration date of your current extension you can apply for a new one without having to start the whole process over.

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Roger *********

January 2019

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Bob **********

Until January

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The re entry permit keeps your current permission of stay active until its end date.

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