What are the re-entry requirements for Non-O retirement visa holders leaving Thailand?

Aug 18, 2020
4 years ago
Karel *****
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Does anyone know if I now leave Thailand on the basis of re-entry (Non-O retirement) and when I return what the requirements are?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Retirement visa holders (Non-O) cannot seek re-entry if they merely hold this visa or an extension to stay. If you plan to leave Thailand and return, you should prepare to be outside the country for several months. Upon your return, be aware that you'll need to obtain permission from a Thai Embassy, travel only on repatriation flights, possess health insurance covering at least $100,000 (inclusive of COVID-19), and undergo a 15+ day quarantine in an ASQ hotel at your own expense.
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James ********
Plan carefully....

Good Luck..

If and when reentry is allowed

Expect same requirement's as now....

Obtain permission from your Thai Embassy

...Fly only on a repatriation flight

...Obtain health insurance $100,000 which also covers COVID.

...Be quarantined for 15+ days in a Bangkok ASQ hotel at your cost...ranging from 30,000 to 144,000 Thai baht.
James ********
James ********
You are not eligible to seek reentry if you only hold a retirement visa or extension of stay.

Plan to be outside Thailand many months.
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