Should I get my re-entry permit at Chiang Mai immigration or at Bangkok airport?

Sep 23, 2018
6 years ago
Daniel ******
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My first re-entry permit.. I live in Chiang Mai, Fly to BKK and stay overnight for a 6am international flight. My form/photo is all prepared for the permit. Should I go to Chiang Mai immigration (who just moved to a new location that I don't know well) and get it now or should I get it at the BKK airport at... 4am? And for that matter, are they even open?
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A user is unsure whether to obtain their re-entry permit at Chiang Mai immigration or at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport before a 6am international flight. Comments indicate that the airport office is open 24/7, allowing for flexibility, but there is concern about the timing to ensure they do not miss their flight.
Daniel ******
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I’m basically just concerned about how long it takes to do at the airport, because I don’t know what time to arrive so that I do not miss my flight
Gregor **********
they charge the 200 THB fee because they don't need a paper - photo anymore from you but use their own cameras to take a picture which goes into the forms, you pay for that service 🤣
Liam *****
@Robert ***********
Yeah, but they don't charge it at DMK (I don't think). Anyway, it's still convenient, so I mustn't complain...
Robert ********
Because they are providing a service to passengers, Liam..
Liam *****
It's 1200 at Suvarnabhumi, they charge a 200b 'service fee' there, for reasons that have never been entirely clear to me
James ********
@Liam ****
is it 1,000b for single and 3,800b multiple ? Or does it cost 1,200b if done at the airport?
Liam *****
Just a note of clarification, 1200b for a single entry permit. I think it's 3800b for multi, but I may be wrong on that as I haven't done multi at the airport for years
Daniel ******
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Another page of my passport lost lol
Daniel ******
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@Robert ******
ah ok, thanks
Robert *******
You get a stamp like this inside your passport:
Daniel ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Liam ****
thank you, do they take my form and just give me a stamp, or do they give me another form I have to keep?
Liam *****
Right generally speaking it's fairly quick and easy at BKK. The re-entry stamp office is after security, before immigration (but in the same room as immigration). If your flight is at 6, you're probably just before the morning rush (7-9am at BKK) so I would say you won't have too much of a problem. I still suggest you check in early (say 2 and a half hours before). The cost at BKK is 1200b. If it's quick and easy, then treat yourself a coffee and some breakfast!
Robert ********
I see snow in Chiang Mai...
Robert *******
@Robert ***********
It is still showing this:
Robert ********
Polish the crystal ball Robert.....
Daniel ******
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@Robert ******
I didn't ask you to be. I'm just trying to get an idea of what to do. Sheesh.
Robert *******
If you're the only one it goes fast, if you are number hundred it takes longer, we are not fortune tellers.
Duncan *******
Chiang Mai Immigration has returned to near the airport - if you know where the airport is immigration is not only well signposted it's about 250m before you turn left (same side) as the airport turnoff.
Robert *******
Office on Suvarnibhumi Airpost is
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open, you can get it there or you can get it before you travel at Immigration.
Ellie *******
At DMK, Open
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. Located just behind (after) the passport control and before security screening. Easy to see from immigration desks. You mention about re-entry permit at passport control then that officer would give you whatever information you need to bring to re-entry permit counter.
Gregor **********
@Yulia *******
i am sorry i haven't done it in Don Muang yet so I dont exactly know their location
Daniel ******
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Saints ******
How about office on don mueang??
Gregor **********
it might take
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extra minutes. The
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open Re-Entry Booth is after the Cabin Bag scanners but BEFORE Exit Immigration in Section TWO at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Daniel ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Thanks, is it fast in Bkk?
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