What Are the Requirements for Returning to Thailand on a Non-O Retirement Visa?

Non-O Visa Retirement Visa Re-Entry Permit

Aug 10, 2020

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi,  This is my 1st year in Thailand and I'm trying to learn the rules and terminology say please bear with me.

I also know that everything is "up-in-the-air" right now but under NORMAL conditions (OK?).

I am a USA passport holder.  I got a Non-O "retirement" visa while here in BKK (NOT a Non O-A receive in the USA).  My Extension of Stay is valid until 1 Jul 2021.

I have to go back to the States in Oct 2020, I know currently I am not in 1 of the groups to re-enter (Question 1) Am I correct on that?

I believe I can get a Re-entry permit either at the BKK airport as I leave or can get 1 a few days before at an immigration office.  (Question 2) IN YOUR Experienced Opinion, Where would you recommend I apply for this?

If (The big assumption IF!!!) that changes and hypothetically I am allowed to come back, let's say 1 May 2021, Upon my arrival back at BKK I will receive an Extension of Stay for 1 year so 1 May 2022. (Question 3) Am I correct on that?

Lastly, (Question 4) Do I need any paperwork for the IO at BKK airport Entry Control to to enter and/or receive a visa or Extension of Stay?

I know from my reads here that ya'll don't like to make assumptions but I am a Long-Term Planner by nature and my past military training so Please Bear with me.

Thanks for your Public Service, I believe I am learning.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, a US passport holder with a Non-O retirement visa valid until July 1, 2021, asks multiple questions regarding re-entry to Thailand amid current travel restrictions. They inquire about their eligibility to return, the best place to obtain a re-entry permit, the duration of their stay upon return, and any required documentation at the immigration entry point. Responses confirm the inability to return currently, the options for obtaining a re-entry permit at the airport or immigration office, the assurance of maintaining the same stay duration upon return, and a note that normally no extra documents are required aside from the passport.

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Robert *******

Question 4, pre covid situation, no extra documents needed other then passport, Now the advice keep up to date with the rules and regulations as things can change,

4 years ago

Dennis **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hey I got 3 out of 4, Not to bad.

@Rob***

, I read everything I see here completely (if it applies to retirement of Possibly in the Future Married to Thai National) and I plan to continue.

Again thanks for your Public Service and answering my questions so Explicitly and Succinctly.

4 years ago

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Dennis **********

Robert *******

Question 3. The re-entry permit keeps your current stay alive, you will get stamped in with the same last day, Admitted until 1 Jul 2021

4 years ago

Robert *******

Question 2, You can get the re-entry permit at Immigration office or at airport, difference is if you decide to do on airport plan some extra time

4 years ago

Robert *******

Question 1, Correct, at the moment not allowed to come back into Thailand,

4 years ago