What are the requirements for extending a Non-O visa and obtaining a re-entry permit in Thailand?

Aug 18, 2020
4 years ago
Travis ***************
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I will be heading to changwattana(Bangkok)tomorrow to finish extension visa stamp. I also will do re entry permit same day. What are the requirements? Non O visa.
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To extend your Non-O visa and obtain a re-entry permit in Thailand, you need the following for the re-entry permit: a completed TM-8 form, a fee of 1,000 THB for a single entry or 3,800 THB for multiple entries, a 4cm x 6cm passport photo, and a photocopy of your passport (main page and latest entry stamp). Note that a re-entry permit does not guarantee your right to leave and return; you may also need a Certificate of Re-entry if you plan to be outside Thailand for an extended period.
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Guenter ********
Is Muang Tong Tani closed ? Cheng Wattana reopened ?
Guenter ********
90 days report at MTT ? Extension of stay (retirement) at CW ? Thank you Robert.
Robert *******
No, both open depending on your type of visa
Benjamin ******
I'm going to assume you want the requirements for the re-entry permit:

A completed TM-8 form

Either 1,000 THB for a single entry, or 3,800 for multiple entry

Passport photo (4cm x 6cm)

Photocopy of passport (main page and latest entry stamp)

Having a re-entry permit *DOES NOT* give you the right to leave and return; you will need a Certificate of Re-entry, and you may be outside of Thailand for a few months.

You can also get a re-entry permit at most international airports as well. At BKK, the re-entry permit desk is open
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Travis ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Yes due to covid but never need certificate for regular times.

I already know the process for returning during covid.

Sorry quarantine is at company’s expense.
Vladimir ********
@Travis **************
As you still can get re entry permit at Airport, there is wise to not get it at immigration and save 4k unless you absolutely sure you will travel soon.
Benjamin ******
@Travis **************
No quarantine is not at a "company's" expense, it's at your expense. IF you made an agreement with a company to reimburse your expense, then that is possible.
Adam ***********
@Benj****
can you get consecutive single re-entry permits on the same extension (ie buy one prior to flying overseas each time) or can you only get one single re-entry on each stamp?
Benjamin ******
@Adam **********
you can get as many single entry re-entry permits as you want on the same extension of stay.
Adam ***********
@Benj****
cheers!
Travis ***************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Benjamin *****
why would you need a certificate re entry permit when before I had work permit and never use a certificate of re entry.
Benjamin ******
A re-entry permit will keep your current extension of stay stamp "alive" when you leave Thailand. If you leave Thailand without a re-entry permit, you'll have to restart the process of getting another extension of stay.

A Certificate of Re-entry is a new document that exist during COVID-19 times. When you are outside of Thailand, you'll make a request to the Thai government to return due to "urgency", such as being married. Getting this certificate takes a long time (generally about a month). You must also use a government approve flight. You'll also have to quarantine at a hotel for 2 weeks, at your own expense.

Work permits give you permission to work inside Thailand, and have nothing to do with your visa.
Ellie *******
@Benjamin *****
There is not "Certificate of Re-entry". It's just "Certificate of Entry (COE)", one of requirement for all foreigners under current COVID-19.
Benjamin ******
@Ellie ******
Thanks!
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