What do I need to know about re-entry permits for Thailand, and can I get them at Suvarnabhumi airport?

Mar 14, 2024
9 months ago
Doreen **********
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Hi! Please tell me everything I need to know about re-entry permits. Thanks

Edit: Can I get them at Suvarnabhumi airport? Even on a weekend? Are the queues long? Etc. Etc. Thanks!
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Re-entry permits in Thailand allow long-stay visa holders to retain their allowed stay dates when traveling abroad. To obtain a re-entry permit, you must complete a TM8 form and provide a copy of your passport, your latest extension stamp, and a photo. There are two types of re-entry permits: single entry for 1,000 baht and multiple entry for 3,800 baht (prices may vary slightly at airports). You can get re-entry permits at Suvarnabhumi airport, including on weekends, but be prepared for possible long queues. Not obtaining a re-entry permit can result in the cancellation of your long-stay visa.
Gregory ********
2 re—entry stamps—single or multiple entry—self explanatory—single gets cancelled on re-entry—if you dont have—long term visa will be cancelled
Jean-Francois ***********
You can re enter
Graeme **********
Ya need em to re enter obviously. There’s two options.

Buy the stamps one at a time…not sure how much.

Buy a Multiple entry stamp which costs maybe 3000 baht. Don’t know for sure but ya local Immigration office will tell how Much
Graham ******
@Graeme *********
1000B for single re-entry and 3800B for multi-entry (both 200B more at the airport unless you have the completed TM8)
Troy ******
Graham ******
@Troy *****
if something is wrong correct me
Graeme **********
@Graham *****
yep sounds correct. My last one was when I did my 12 month extension. Think I bought multiple
Brian ***********
Don’t get one don’t get back in on your current visa
Bart **************
Get one if you're on any long stay visa/extension that you want to retain when going abroad.
Stuart *********
You fill out a form called TM8. You’ll need a copy of your passport and latest extension stamp and a photo.

There’s a single entry at 1,000 baht or multiple entries at 3,800 baht.

All the reentry permit does is allow you to keep your existing “allowed to stay” date alive.

When you return you’ll be stamped in until that date.
Doreen **********
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@Stuart ********
Do you perhaps know if Don Mueang airport also has this
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service?
Stuart *********
@Doreen *********
Yes it does. Although the desk is after immigration. You stamp out then get your re-entry permit.
Doreen **********
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Bart **************
@Stuart ********
it's also the right to further extend it. A while ago we had someone screw up his wife's non-o because he thought it was more cost-effective to use exemption. His company had to redo it all.
Doreen **********
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@Stuart ********
Thanks. Helpful to know. Please note the edit in my original message.
Stuart *********
@Doreen *********
Didn’t see the edit. You can get them at BKK
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. Rarely too many in queue but allow for approx 30 minutes in case.
Doreen **********
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@Stuart ********
Thank you!
Doreen **********
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@Stuart ********
Do you perhaps know where at Suvarnabhumi airport I need to go to get it?
Stuart *********
@Doreen *********
At the immigration entrance 2. Well sign posted there.
Doreen **********
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