Is it normal to be stamped in for 30 days on re-entry with a Non O retirement visa and a re-entry permit?

Non O Visa Retirement Visa Re-entry Permit Thailand Immigration Visa Issue Resolution

Feb 19, 2024

10 months ago

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Hi guys, I have a Non O retirement visa which expires June 21. I returned home for Xmas and re-entered Thailand January 4 with a re-entry permit that I had purchased when I did my retirement visa. Now I have noticed that airport immigration have stamped me in for 30 days upon arrival which expired on February 2 even though I have visa and re-entry permit. I know I should have checked my passport earlier but I just assumed all the valid info would appear on their computer screen. It's the first time I've left and re-entered the kingdom since I got my retirement visa so is it normal practice to be stamped back in for 30 days or do I need to go back to BKK to get it sorted out? TIA

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user has a Non O retirement visa that expires on June 21 and re-entered Thailand with a re-entry permit on January 4, but was stamped for only 30 days instead of having their visa recognized. Users advised checking the arrival stamp immediately and suggested going to the local immigration office to rectify the issue, or potentially returning to the airport for correction.

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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

Bill ********

I always produce my passport to the IO with the relevant page open showing my re-entry stamp. They look at it then flick to the front page. Never had any issues so far. Still check though before leaving airport especially.

10 months ago

Neale ******

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@Bill *******

Yep, that makes sense. I will definitely do that next time.

10 months ago

Tod *********

@Neale *****

you're out nothing by going to your immigration office and seeing what they say

The worst they can say is NO you need to go to the airport you stamped in at

10 months ago

Neale ******

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@Tod ********

I'll head there tomorrow morning 👍

10 months ago

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Neale ******

Krzysztof *********

@Bill *******

Exactly, I do the same - always precisely point at the re-entry permit in my passport

10 months ago

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Krzysztof *********

Tod *********

OUCH 😮 always check your stamp when they hand your passport back in 😕 (something I would imagine you'll do from now on 😉 )

You need to go to the immigration office where you live (preferably the one where you got the "retirement visa" issued) and see if they'll change the stamp

IF they won't that means you slog on back to the airport you flew in at to have them correct it

10 months ago

Neale ******

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@Tod ********

Thanks Tod, lesson learned the hard way as usual 🙄

10 months ago

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