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How long is a multi re-entry permit valid for if I have a Non-O retirement visa in Thailand?

Dec 21, 2025

2 days ago

Please can someone confirm how long a multi re-entry permit is valid for? I'm currently on a Non-O retirement visa with first extension due before March 2026. If I visit Vietnam for a week at the end of January and get a multi re-entry permit before departure, is it valid for a year or will it automatically expire when I apply for the first extension of my non-o? Many thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A multi re-entry permit is valid until the expiry date of your current visa stamp. In your case, since you have a Non-O retirement visa with an extension due before March 2026, the re-entry permit will also expire in March 2026, regardless of whether it is a single or multi re-entry permit. It's advisable to check that the expiry date is clearly stamped in your passport.

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Dca *****

Double Check to verify that any Re–Entry Permit has the same Expiry Date as the (Extension) Stamp

2 days ago

Gethin *******

If you are only intending leaving the once before March just get a re-entry permit. No need to get a multi one.

2 days ago

Martin *********

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@Gethin ******

Yes, only one trip before March but likely more later. But based on the information here it seems that a multi entry would not be worth it

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Martin *********

Michael ********

It is stamped in your passport how long it is valid for. ;)

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Martin *********

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@Michael *******

Funny, but I rather wanted to know in advance

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Pertti *************

@Martin ********

validity is your extension length.. my multiple re-entry is valid 21.12.2026

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Ellie *******

Re-entry permit has an expiry date the same as your current stamp, regardless of how many days remaining.

If you apply for a re-entry permit (multiple or single) with the current stamp expiring in March 2026, the re-entry permit will also have the "valid until" date in March 2026.

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Martin *********

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@Ellie ******

Many thanks. That's helpful. I knew that I had read something which meant it might expire before it's normal duration

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Martin *********

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