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What do I need to do to leave Thailand on a Non B visa and return safely?

Mar 11, 2022
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Francis *******
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Does anyone have recent experience leaving Thailand while on a Non B visa and coming back?

I live and work in Thailand. So, I will get the re-entry form done and go back to visit my home country and then am unsure if I will need to apply for anything further than SHA+ hotel for my return.

Thanks for reading.
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To leave Thailand while on a Non B visa and ensure a smooth return, you will need to apply for a re-entry permit. Additionally, you must secure a Thailand Pass before coming back. It's important to check the latest guidelines regarding SHA+ hotels as part of your re-entry process.
Steve *******
You've got the re-entry permit, you'll be fine. You just need to apply for the Thai Pass.
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Stuart *********
As you mentioned you’ll need the re-entry permit. You’ll also need to get a ThailandPass and the hoops that entails.

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Francis *******
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@Stuart ********
Thanks for your reply.

The man at the local immigration office told me just do the re-entry form and no need for Thailand Pass but I figures he might not actually know.

Will check the link then.
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Darren *******
@Francis ******
you need the Thai Pass but you can use your social security number instead of getting the insurance.
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Francis *******
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@Darren ******
Cool thanks ya I read that just now.
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Stuart *********
@Francis ******
that’s fairly typical. They know the rules for staying in Thailand but not up to date with requirements to get in to Thailand.
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