Is a multiple re-entry permit linked to my visa renewal in Thailand?

Re-entry Permit Visa Renewal Thailand Immigration Guardian Visa Visa Regulations Expats in Thailand

Feb 2, 2024

10 months ago

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Hi, is a multiple re-entry permit linked to a VISA? I already renewed my guardian VISA and I need to leave Thailand for a week. My old VISA and my old multiple entry permit will still be valid by the time I come back. Do I need another reentry permit because I renewed the VISA ? Thanks for your advice.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When you renew your visa in Thailand, it affects your re-entry permit status. Even if your old re-entry permit is still valid, you will need to obtain a new re-entry permit linked to the renewed visa/extension of stay. This is because re-entry permits are tied to the duration of the visa extension.

James ********

I believe that the OP has the answers needed for his question.

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10 months ago

James ********

These are the common found requirements for Reentry permit.

10 months ago

Thomas *********

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@James *******

Thank you

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Tod *********

okay you didn't renew anything, and I'd bet the new stamp in your passport says "extension of stay permitted until" and has date.. That's not a visa, that's an extension,

The way the immigration office seems to interpret it IS

Because re-entry permits are tied to extensions (being valid for the term of the extension they're issued for; Once you get a new extension you need a new re-entry permit (even if you're leaving comin' back during the time the OLD reentry permit is still valid for).

SO go get a new re-entry permit and it will be good for the extension you have now

10 months ago

Thomas *********

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@Tod ********

Thank you Tod. You are right. I went to immigration and 2 different officers confirmed the same. The permits are tied to extensions so I need to do another one... makes no sense to me but, it is what it is 🙂

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