What are the new procedures for obtaining a reentry permit at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport?

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Dec 22, 2023

a year ago

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Hello guys, I have information for people willing to do reentry permit at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport. They changed the process and now you apply for reentry permit AFTER passport control (many people who used to do it often before are confused). Which means, you need to secure more time, because you will stay in entire line for immigrations (previously, after getting reentry permit they were allowing to go to immigration officer both directly). Also, usually there were no more people than 1-2 in the line for reentry permit, but today there over 10 and it took almost one hour waiting...

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A recent update has changed the reentry permit application process at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers must now apply for the permit after going through passport control, resulting in longer waiting times at immigration. Previously, applicants could secure their reentry permit and then approach the immigration officer directly, but the new system has led to increased lines, often requiring additional time. It's recommended to arrive at least three hours early for international flights during the holiday season.

Cesar **********

Once you obtain a reentry permit.. How long is it good for? Does it expire after a few months or it never expires (only till u use it obviously),, i am asking because i am thinking about getting one and have it ready in case of an emergency

a year ago

Wayne ********

@Cesar *********

it's for your current visa. IE if you are on annual it's good for the time of that visa, but only once unless a multiple reentry permit.

a year ago

Simon *****

@Cesar *********

The expiry date will be the same as the expiry date of your visa/stay extension

For single re-entry permit, of course once you use it, it is void and you have to apply for another one for your next exit and return. For multiple re-entry permit, it is valid until your visa expires.

a year ago

James ********

@Cesar *********

it matches the expiration date of your current ending date of your extension to stay in Thailand.

a year ago

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James ********

Wannikea *********

Suvarnabhumi airport has suggested arriving 3 hours early for international flights during the holidays.

a year ago

Colin ********

@Wannikea ********