What are the passport validity requirements for re-entering Thailand with a non-B visa?

March 5, 2022
3 years ago
Heini **********
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Hi,

Do you know about the rules around passport validity and re-entry permits:

I have a non-B visa and work permit. I'd need to make a trip to another country but my passport would have less than 6 months left when returning to Thailand.

Do you know if the rule "minimum 6 months left in your passport" applies when you have a long term B visa and re-entry permit?

Thank you for any information you might have.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user inquires about the passport validity requirement for re-entering Thailand when holding a non-B visa and work permit, specifically whether the common rule of needing at least 6 months on the passport applies in this context. A comment suggests that while Thailand specifically does not enforce this 6-month validity rule, travelers should still be cautious as many other Southeast Asian countries do require it.
Ellie *******
Sorry, Just an off-rail comment. Be careful, while Thailand doesn't have that 6 months validity rule, also even if it had that rule still you can enter with a valid visa/extension, most other SEA countries have a 6months (or similar) validity rule, so you need to be careful with your travel plan. (But the further discussion is out of the scope of this group)
Heini **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ellie ******
thank you so much for your comment, it's not off rail at all. I've checked that this country requires only 3 months' validity, so everything should be okay ๐Ÿ‘ Thanks!
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