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Is it possible to leave Thailand for a short trip before receiving my 1-year extension of stay?

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Oct 14, 2024

2 years ago

Marianne ********

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I am going back to Immigration on later this month to get my 1 year extension of stay.  

So I am in the "Under Consideration" stage of it all.

But before this I have been requested to be a travel-buddy for someone who has never flown before before I get my stamp. 

It would be a 1-2 day thing and I would be back in good time before I am supposed to go to Immigration to get my finalized stamp. 

Would this be a problem?

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The user is seeking advice on whether they can travel for 1-2 days before finalizing their 1-year extension of stay at Immigration in Thailand. It's essential to obtain a re-entry permit before departing, as leaving without it may cancel all visa processes, requiring the user to restart the application.

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2 years ago

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You need to get a re-entry permit before you leave, either from your immigration office or from the airport after you go through security. If you leave without this, everything you have done so far will be cancelled and you would return without anything and have to start over completely.

2 years ago

Marianne ********

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So as long as I get the re-entry stamp, no problem?

2 years ago

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As long as you are back before the end of your under consideration period

2 years ago

Marianne ********

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Perfect, thank you!

2 years ago

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