How many pages do I need in my passport for a re-entry permit in Thailand?

Re-entry Permit Passport Requirements Visa Stamps Thailand Immigration Expat Advice

Jun 23, 2018

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Info needed RE: Re-entry Permit, Stamps & Passport Pages 

What I need to find out: How much space / how many pages must be available in my passport to receive the re-entry permit and whatever stamp(s) are involved? 

I am going to apply for a re-entry permit for the first time. Also, I notice I am getting down to the last few spaces / couple of pages remaining in my passport book.

Upon searching this group, I've seen a photo and it appears that the re-entry permit is a full page stamp. 

If I am going on a round-trip from Thailand to my home country and then back to Thailand, is this one-page re-entry stamp all that I can expect to incur?

Thanks in advance for providing direct answers!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The re-entry permit for Thailand typically requires about half a page of your passport for the permit itself, plus additional space for the exit stamp when leaving and the new entry stamp upon your return. Expats are advised to have at least one full visa page available, as endorsement pages do not count towards the required space. If your passport is low on pages, it may be wise to consider renewing it.

Terary **********

Not for nothing. I found it easier/quicker to get passport from my Embassy here in Thailand then in my home country (U.S), but then you have to mess around with getting the stamp transferred.

6 years ago

Sara*****

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WOW - thank you for your info and advice. I will be getting a new passport for sure. I have at least one solid empty visa page and then a few random spaces available - so I reckon this will be enough for the time being :)

6 years ago

James ***********

This was the last re-entry permit i got. It was the very last page in my passport, I didn't even have room for any other stamps. Never had an issue, told the officer that I was getting a new passport while I was home.

6 years ago

James ***********

Ya depends on the officer, I always greet them politely and it makes them a little more inclined when I ask them to save space!

6 years ago

Sara*****

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Nice squeezed in re-entry stamp! <3 Generous officer :)

6 years ago

James ***********

True the same as when they put an entry stamp in the middle of a page or skip a few pages.. i always ask, they don't always listen

6 years ago

Tod *********

right the re-entry permit is a half page stamp when they orient it sideways when you get a yearly extension of stay stamp.

Some times the officers will HOG a whole page with it though.

6 years ago

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Tod *********

Robert *******

The re-entry permit takes a half page, than exit stamp Thailand on on return the new entry stamp. Total of 1 page. Please be aware that the pages in your passport must be Visa pages, not endorsement pages.

6 years ago

Jeremy ********

If you have a USA passport just buy the 52 page passport if you’re down to your last few pages...you can even apply for a second passport that is valid for 2 years for visas if you’re that worried about pages...

6 years ago

Shayne **********

Yes you lose one page. I would suggest getting a new passport while you at in the States.

6 years ago

Sara*****

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Thanks

@Sha***

, I'm planning on it!

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