What Are the Differences Between Obtaining a Re-Entry Stamp at the Immigration Office and the Airport?

November 26, 2019
5 years ago
SAra ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
What is the difference between getting a re-entry stamp at the immigration office vs. getting it at the airport?

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The main differences between getting a re-entry stamp at the immigration office versus at the airport are the hours of operation and potential fees. The immigration office is open only during business hours, while airport counters are available 24/7. At Suvarnabhumi Airport, there's a 200 baht service fee at a special counter unless you come prepared with forms and copies. Other airports may not have this fee, and you can also obtain a multiple entry permit at the airport without issues.
James ********
Good luck with your reentry permit. Thanks All for your helpful replies.

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Michael ********
You can do a re entry permit at the airport 24 hrs a day and at the immigration office only during business hours. That is pretty much the only difference ;)
Duncan *******
Potentially missing your flight if they're very busy.
Rob ******
The longest I've waited at BKK is 10 minutes ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ

I've gotten 5 in the last 12 months (you're right I should get a multiple).
Tod *********
seeing as you are supposed to check in at least 2 hours before you board an international flight (and you can't get an re-entry permit if you're flying domestic) I highly doubt someone's gonna miss their flight because they need a re-entry permit
Bryce ********
Can you get the multiple entry one at the airport too?
Tod *********
yep, no problem
SAra ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I just called the airport. They open 24 hours. Just need to go half an hour before for processing.

Thank you. Sharing this for others' information.
Tod *********
thank you for the update, (y)
Tod *********
@SArah **********
I'd call the airport and ask for sure
Troy *********
200 baht difference
Troy *********
@Tod ********
still 200 baht difference ๐Ÿ˜
Tod *********
ONLY Suvarnabhumi has the 200baht service fee and that's ONLY at that special counter (you can walk past them and pay the regular price if you have the form, the copies, the photo etc).
SAra ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER
How about Phuket airport?
Tod *********
A re-entry permit is a re-entry permit no matter if you get it at an international airport before you fly out or at the immigration office.

It will be valid for the duration of your current stamp (meaning it doesn't add any time to your existing stamp).

I am not sure the Phuket Airport has a re-entry counter that is
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or not.
Tod *********
Except at Suvarnabhumi they charge 200baht service fee to issue it to you without any form or photo or copies.
Tod *********
nothing
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