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How many times can you enter and exit Thailand with a retirement visa?
Retirement VisaMulti Re-entry PermitVisa RegulationsTravel RestrictionsThai ImmigrationExpat Visa Advice
Nov 12, 2025
6 months ago
Alan *****
ORIGINAL POSTERHow many times can you come & go from Thailand if you have a retirement visa
TLDR : Answer Summary
With a retirement visa in Thailand, you can enter and exit as many times as you want, provided you have a multiple re-entry permit. This permit allows for unlimited travel in and out of Thailand without losing your visa. It's advisable to always obtain the re-entry permit, especially if planning to travel frequently, to avoid complications that could arise if you forget to get one.
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Bern ******
Husband just started a multi entry visa for us for an extended stay & it was $200 US for ea.
François **************
@Bern *****
it's 3800 bahts multiple entry ($120) if you apply in person either at immigration or airport departing lounge.Reply to
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Porky ******
Multiple
John *******
Don’t forget to get a re entry permit or you have to start the whole process off again from scratch
John *********
@John ******
can you explain what that is?  immigration wrote in my passport “ multiple reentry.”  do I need something other than that?John *******
There a desk just behind where you get stamped out go there to ask for re entry permit
John *********
@John ******
I’m already back in USA for a few weeks. Immigration officer told me if I had re-entry on my passport I didn’t need anything else. Was he wrong?Ivan ************
@John ********
re-entry permit is a stamp in the passport. Do you have a stamp like this? If you say you paid for it you probably have it.John *********
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Sally ********
Just remember to get a re entry permit each time or buy a multiple re entry stamp if you intend to travel a lot. If you forget to buy you lose your visa and have to start again! (Spoken from experience even after living here 10 years! I'd had a stressful year & simply forgot)
Phil ******
@Alan ****
unlimited as long as you buy a multiple re-entry permitMary ****
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@Phil *****
, where do I get a re-entry permit at and when do I get it? I’ll be in Hua Hin to get a place and then will have to turn around to go get my mom and bring her to Hua Hin.Phil ******
@Mary ***
at the airport after immigrationMary ****
@Phil *****
thank you!Reply to
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Ivan ************
@Mary ***
you can get it either at the provincial immigration office, or the airport before you leave. Generally it makes sense to get it at the immigration office at same time as your annual extension but if you don't have one you can get it at the airport, just leave a little extra time.Mary ****
@Ivan ***********
thank you!Reply to
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Wayne *********
I enter every 2 weeks and leave every 2 weeks as I do fifo
Tony *************
@Wayne ********
that’s not being retired then is it😋Phil ******
@Tony ************
@Wa***
isn't working in Thailand so retirement visa is correct.Wayne *********
@Tony ************
I am still on a retirement visaReply to
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J **************
Go to the Thai embassy website in your home country for accurate visa accurate visa information
Phil ******
@J *************
he's here in Thailand alreadyWayne *********
@J *************
website does not give a numberKeith *******
@J *************
what is the point of this site? Why are you a member here? Every single question asked here could be answered with this stupid reply!J **************
@Keith ******
it should be a first stopReply to
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Lynnette *******
Re-entry permit and be back in time to renew 12 month extension.
John *********
It’s a very small amount of money to get them multiple reentry. Even if you think you’re only gonna leave once I would strongly suggest getting multiple reentry just even if you wanna go to another country for a short visit.
Steve ********
@John ********
Ridiculous. If you’re only going to leave the country once in the year why on earth would you buy a multiple re-entry permit? Buy a single for 1000 baht and save yourself 2800 baht. If you need one on the hurry up you can get it at the airport if your local immigration office is closed, at the weekend, for example.Todd ********
@Steve *******
might be ridiculous….but a mate FORGOT to get buy a re-entry at the airport so he had to start the whole retirement process all over again. Life happen …emergency trips too. 3800b. Multi. Peace of mindSteve ********
@Todd *******
I do see your point, but I’ve been here a long time and never yet made that mistake. If anyone does feel the need for an ‘insurance policy’ they only have to buy a single entry permit, for 1000 baht, when they renew their extension. No need to buy a multiple entry permit. Each to their own.Reply to
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Jason ******
@John ********
I got a non o retirement from uK 90 days single entry , it's my first time to Thailand I will extend for one year when I am there , open bank account etc, do I have to request multiple entry extension and will they allow it , as my first 90 day visa is single entry ?John *********
@Jason *****
it’s at the end of the 90 days when you get the one year extension when you sign up for the multiple reentry. Make sure you tell them that’s what you want.Jason ******
@John ********
can I apply for that extension before the 90 days is up ? Like a month in advance, I believe if I had money in thai bank for 2 months , that maybe possible right ?Anthony ********
@Jason *****
if the money has been in your account for 2 months then you can apply for extension of stay ( retirement visa) if you are on a non o visa. That can be done usually when there is 30 days or less on your visaReply to
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Todd *********
@John ********
cost is 3800 baht for multi entryReply to
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Stuart ******
As many times as you want if you have a multi re-entry.
Marc ************
@Stuart *****
read the question and give accurate information. If you don't know. Better keep silence.A retirement visa has no 'single' or 'multiply entry'
You need a re-entry to leave the country.
Stuart ******
@Marc ***********
as said don't think wrong information. Don't need anything to leave country but if want to come back and carry on with retirement extension. Then need a multi re-entry . The question said go in and out.Marc ************
@Stuart *****
Omg. Please don't argue with me. The info you give is wrong. Can't you admit.Discution closed.
Stuart ******
@Marc ***********
who you telling not to argue with. Who do you think you are.Reply to
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Stuart ******
@Marc ***********
i don't believe it gave him wrong information and something I done many times before when working away.Steve *******
@Marc ***********
Read the question and give accurate information, if you don't know better keep silent. The OA and OX are both multi entry visas.Myles *******
@Marc ***********
lol you dont need a re-entry to leave the country at all so how about you give the correct info as well! As per its name a re-entry permit allows you to re-enter not leave.Kim *********
@Myles ******
he obviously meant he needs a re-entry if he leaves and want to come backMyles *******
@Kim ********
possibly but he went off on someone for giving wrong info and then did the same!Wayne *********
@Myles ******
agree he said no retirement visa has multiple entry when OA and OX does. He needs to get educated before making more comments.T ****************
@Myles ******
You don’t need a visa to leaveMyles *******
@T ***************
when did I say you did?Reply to
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Wayne *********
@Marc ***********
that depends on the type of retirement visa i dont need any re entry permits on my visa. I have retirement OX visa comes as multiple entriesReply to
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Andrew ********
@Stuart *****
do they have a single use retirement ?Stuart ******
@Andrew *******
you can get a single re entry. 1000 baht think multi re entry is 3.500 baht.Ian ********
@Stuart *****
1000 + 3800.Reply to
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