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What documents are required for re-entry into Thailand with a retirement visa?

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Max **********
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So I'm in Thailand on a one year Retirement Visa. Multiple entries. Now I'm going out of the country for the first time. Are there any documents I need to show when I return to Bangkok? Or is it enough with the stamp in the passport?
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When returning to Thailand on a multiple entry Retirement Visa, you generally only need to present your passport. If you obtained a re-entry permit before leaving, that will suffice as well. It's also recommended to complete the TDAC form online prior to re-entry, as this is a requirement for all non-Thai nationals. A TM30 form may not be necessary if your address hasn't changed since your last submission. However, it's advisable to check your specific immigration office's requirements, as they can vary.
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James **********
James **********
If its multi entry visa then just your passport as the multi entry allows you back into Thailand multiple times hence the term multiple. Still need to do the TDAC and TM30. But if you unsure of responses on here ask immigration, read the embassy website with visa info.
Wannikea *********
Wannikea *********
Print out the PDF of your visa and place it in your passport when you hand it over to the immigration officer.
Ron ********
Ron ********
You will be required to fill in tdac when you return
Michael ********
Michael ********
just your arrival visa
Len *****
Len *****
Where do you get the re entry permit
Bobba *********************
Bobba *********************
Len Ash you get it at immigration office single entry 1000baht multiple 3800baht.. you can even do it at airport
Bert *********
Bert *********
You need to know your visa number and dates.
William **********
William **********
You need digital arrival visa
Solange ************
Solange ************
Bonsoir prenez votre TM30 et preuve d’assurance maladie et TDAC
Matt ********
Matt ********
Nothing extra needed
Kevin ****************
Kevin ****************
Hy not ask immigration
Steve *********
Steve *********
With multiple entry....nothing else needed
Jim *******
Jim *******
Steve Pettman Any non Thai national needs TDAC. A minute online, free.

When filing it, online, Thai address is needed. Most would have a problem spelling the address out. Unless it is as simple as Sheraton Sukhumwit.
Kevin ************
Kevin ************
When leaving the immigration officer should see the reentry permit on his computer - As a precaution open your passport to the reentry permit page and show and tell the immigration officer the reentry permit as you hand him your passport… After he returns you passport open it to the original Non O Visa page and make sure it has not been stamped “USED”
Graham ******
Graham ******
Kevin Rummelhart rubbish, no need to show it when leaving only on re-entry but the OP has a multi-entry visa not a re-entry permit ;)
Kevin ************
Kevin ************
Curious?… When completing the DTAC when asked the “Visa Number” should you put your Non O Visa number or the ReEntry Permit number?
Graham ******
Graham ******
Kevin Rummelhart just leave it blank
Willy *******
Willy *******
Kevin Rummelhart I have put always visa (extension ).Even it propably doesnt matter what you put there...
Alex **********
Alex **********
You need a re-entry permit first
Graham ******
Graham ******
Alex Poonsamy not with a multi-entry visa ;)
Peter *****
Peter *****
TDAC and TM30 when you come in again
Adam *********
Adam *********
Peter Ang incorrect.
Peter *****
Peter *****
Adam Shirley Can you enlighten me? Every entry into the Kingdom will need a TDAC. As for TM30, it will depend on whether it is still the address as someone had highlighted (plus the date must still be valid). The landlord or hotel reception will do the submission normally. But I am the condo's owner and so I submit the TM30 myself
Jim *******
Jim *******
Peter Ang No new TM30 if returning to the same address shown in the previous TM30.
Graham ******
Graham ******
Jim Davis that depends entirely on the Immigration Office used but most will require one
Chris **********
Chris **********
It depends on the expiry date of your multi entry OA visa.

If you are to arrive back in Thailand for each subsequent visit before the expiry date of your original multi entry OA visa then you don't need a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand.

Each time you enter using your multi entry you will receive permission to remain in Thailand up until the expiry date of your current Health Insurance (to a maximum of 1 year)

However if one of your re-entries is going to mean you arrive after the expiry date of your original OA multi entry visa then you should get a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand.

This will allow you to re-enter and remain in Thailand until the end date of your previous permission to remain.
Graham ******
Graham ******
Chris Richards good point
Adam ******
Adam ******
All good, just check the expiry date that they stamp you back in for. Make sure they don't just give you 60 days instead of the remaing term of your extension.
Preben *******************
Preben *******************
If you have a re-entry permit everything is fine.
Hermann *********
Hermann *********
It‘s depends which kind of retirement visa do you have. O or O/A?
Graham ******
Graham ******
Hermann Büskens "on a one year Retirement Visa" it's a Non-OA unless his terminology is screwed
Chris **********
Chris **********
Hermann Büskens I think Max was looking at a multi OA 😊
Hermann *********
Hermann *********
Yes and of course the health insurance!
Peter *********
Peter *********
FYI: for those who need to renew visas (Chiang Mai) extremely busy at the moment. It seems the trouble in the middle east has people heading to immigration to extend visas causing significant back-ups and spill over to following day.
Tom *******
Tom *******
Peter Goundry people needing a visa extension are now not required due to the war in the middle east.
Peter *********
Peter *********
Tom Dolan tell the mobs at immigration. Was there Wednesday and officer told us just that!
Neil ********
Neil ********
Nothing to do as you have multiple entry
Graham ******
Graham ******
Neil Fowell TDAC ;)
Bob **********
Bob **********
Just your passport
Jim *******
Jim *******
Bob D'Andrea TDAC is mandatory for all non-Thai nationals. It is a default.
Mile *********
Mile *********
I do not understand why you people asking this kind of questions here.

You have imigration office,,, why you risk to hear some false information.
Simon *********
Simon *********
Mile Milorad what, it’s easier to go to immigration office than ask on this dedicated group!!?? …… you’re a bit silly aren’t you?
Rock ********
Rock ********
Ken Williams sadly far too many people post incorrect and inaccurate advice on here .
Ray *********
Ray *********
Mile Milorad because it is a 'forum' and that is what forums are for... Otherwise you just finish up with a lot of stupid comments like yours!
Kevin ********
Kevin ********
Mile Milorad what’s the point of the group then? Some very experienced and worldly-wise members who’ve been there, seen it, and done it.
Ian **********
Ian **********
Mile Milorad because he's more likely to get false information from the immigration office!
Danny ********
Danny ********
Ian Morrison Very good point👍🏼
Jim *******
Jim *******
Mile Milorad The question has a simple answer, nothing can go wrong.
Ken **********
Ken **********
Mile Milorad because that's what this site is about. It's called getting advice...
Graham ******
Graham ******
Paul Davis well you are a member so welcome to the club
Jim *******
Jim *******
TDAC form (online, free), it is recognized by Immigration when your passport is swiped.

Your passport and nothing else.

(you may want to print the TDAC just in case).
Sebastian ********
Sebastian ********
Jim Davis do it online on your phone then save the TDAC on your photo gallery. Normally they do not request it as it will show on their system when coming through Immigration.
Jim *******
Jim *******
Sebastian Barrow Yes, that will do in rare occassions when it has to be processed manually. A copy, either on paper or on the phone.
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
If you already have the re-entry permit then that’s enough. Check the stamp you get on re-entering that they give you the correct date.

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