Is it more cost-effective to use re-entry permits instead of a multiple-entry visa for a retirement visa in Thailand?

Retirement Visa Non-O Visa Re-entry Permit Visa Application Thailand Immigration Cost Efficiency

Feb 8, 2024

10 months ago

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Hi all, and thanks for the updates and advice freely given . . 

I will be applying for The one year retirement Visa ( first time ), in March /April this year

I am currently in Thailand on a Non O

90 day Visa.  . . .

 Have I read correctly ( from various sources and posts ) that instead of a multiple entry one year Visa , it is more effective/cost efficient to obtain ( if possible and from where?) a number of re entry permits, each time I leave on a single entry one year Visa?

Hope this makes sense . . 

Cheers, . .

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user plans to apply for a one-year retirement visa in Thailand and is inquiring whether it's more cost-effective to obtain re-entry permits instead of a multiple-entry visa. Community members clarify that after receiving the one-year extension, a single re-entry permit costs 1,000 baht or a multiple re-entry permit costs 3,800 baht. They suggest evaluating personal travel habits to determine the best option, as there is flexibility in applying for re-entry permits.

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James ********

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

Thanks all for your helpful replies.

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10 months ago

Ellie *******

Calculate based on your international travelling habit. Fees are mentioned already. You can apply for single re-entry permit for each travel as there is no limit on application of re-entry permits per extension. You can apply at the immigration office that issued your extension or departure airport on the day you travel out of Thailand.

10 months ago

Declan **********

If you want to save hassle and you're going to be coming and going just get a multiple re-entry permit (3800฿) you get your re-entry permit from an immigration office (TM.8)

10 months ago

James ********

10 months ago

James ********

After you have obtained the one year extension of stay as retired from your Thai Immigration office, you can buy a re-entry permit...

Single re-entry permit 1000 Thai baht

Multiple re-entry permit 3,800 Thai baht.

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