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What documents are required for re-entering Thailand after a trip home to South Africa?
Hi, everyone. I plan to go home to South Africa for the month of April and return back to Phuket. Are there any other documents to show or provide when I go through airport immigration, other than a re-entry permit in my passport, of course? I am a teacher and have a work permit. TIA
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When re-entering Thailand, ensure you have your re-entry permit in your passport. Additionally, it's advisable to carry your work permit, as airlines might request it, especially if you have a one-way ticket.
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Joost *********
It would be wise to carry your work permit. Airlines might ask for it if you enter Thailand on a one way ticket.
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@Ellie ******
that's not true - it's yours and you can do whatever you want with it. It's better to take it abroad, just in case. But don't lose it!
Gareth ******
OPI went home for a holiday in 2017, and had my work permit with me, just in case. I'm not sure if things have changed recently...
Joost *********
@Ellie ******
yes that's true if they are familiar with Thailand. But often they ask for a "residence card" and since Thai expats generally don't have those, I find a work permit does the trick. But point taken.Ellie *******
Airline wouldn't ask for WP, They want to see valid visa or extension of stay stamp for one way travel...
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