How long can I stay outside Thailand without losing my 1-year visa?

Oct 8, 2023
a year ago
ธรรมะ ******
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I have a 1 year visa. I fly to another country but keeping my visa . How long will it take to come back? I heard back three months. otherwise the visa will be canceled

Thank you very much
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The user inquires about the duration allowed outside Thailand with a 1-year visa, having heard that exceeding three months may lead to cancellation. The comments emphasize the importance of obtaining a re-entry permit before leaving, depending on the type of visa, to prevent the visa from expiring. It is noted that one can stay away as long as they return within the visa's validity.
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Bob ********
Thailand imigration does not appreciate foreignors enough or they would make it much easier and cheaper for tourists that want to stay for longer terms. But if youre wealthy they will do more for your money. Im not jumping through hoops for them. Even though Ive considered going there for longer term.
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@Bob *******
Shouldn't say something like that. I understand that you implicitly criticize me. is a monk. After three months of the rainy season, monks will wander around to spread the Dharma. and I did the same
Marcus **********
@ธรรมะ *****
I think you misunderstand. To me he is criticising the visa system, not you personally.

Silly even to do that though, their country, their rules.
Bob ********
@ธรรมะ *****
wtf are you talking about? I dont think you comprehend basic english cause what you said to what i said makes no sense at all.
ธรรมะ ******
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@Bob *******
sorry about that. Good luck for you
Dave **********
@Bob *******
you nailed it if you can not show the required funds or income they don't want you living long term in their country.
ธรรมะ ******
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One more question, I heard that if I stay in Thailand every 3 months, I have to present myself at the immigration department to prove that I am still in Thailand. Is this true? ?
Momo *******
@ธรรมะ *****
You can do online.

Might be you have to do the first 90-day-report in person, but after that you can easily do it online.
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@Momo ******
ok I will ask police. Thank you 🙏
Brandon ************
@ธรรมะ *****
that's TM47 90-day report. You must report when you've been in Thailand for 90 days in a row. It's free to do.
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Joe ******
Before you exit Thailand, you need to get a re-entry permit otherwise (depending on the visa you have) your visa or extension of stay expires the moment you leave. That doesn't add any additional days to your visa or permission of stay.

You can stay away as long as you like, as long you return within the validity of your visa / permission of stay.
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@Joe *****
good answer. I got it.
Brandon ************
What visa do you have? Is it single entry or multiple entry? Did you get it from a Thai embassy outside the country or from immigration inside the country? Is it a visa or an extension of a visa?

You may need to apply for a re-entry permit before you leave in order to keep your visa or extension but it's difficult to give you a full answer without knowing the details.
ธรรมะ ******
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@Brandon ***********
I have visa inside Thailand. My visa same monk visa ...
ธรรมะ ******
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Thank you my friend
Brandon ************
@ธรรมะ *****
you'll likely need a re-entry permit before you leave.
ธรรมะ ******
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@Brandon ***********
thank you very much
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