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What formalities should be arranged for travel and return to Thailand with a retirement visa?

Levan *********
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Have a nice day, my wife and I are holders of Thai retirement visas and we plan to travel for 2-3 weeks to our home country in Europe, please advise us on what formalities should be arranged when traveling and return to Thailand, what is the procedure against the immigration office, thanks for the answers.
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Holders of Thai retirement visas planning to travel must purchase a re-entry permit (1,000 baht for single entry, 3,800 baht for multiple entries) to return without losing their extension of stay. It's crucial to check the stamps in their passports to confirm they are on an extension. Upon returning, travelers must adhere to current entry requirements, which may include documents such as an approved Thai Pass, proof of COVID insurance, and vaccination history.
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Tod *********
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Okay, the issue is sorted, The O/P is on an "extension of stay" which is NOT a visa 😮 and they will need to buy a re-entry permit before they leave the country or they will lose their current extension

remember everyone extensions of stays are sold without ANY re-entry permit, you BUY one after you get your extension and it will be valid until your extension expires
Tod *********
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Now as far as what you need to do to get back IN to thailand that's not a topic for this group. 😕 You would need to meet the entry requirements in place when you come back. As of right now that's an approved thai pass, proof of a minimum of 30 days 10K USD in covid insurance and your vaccination history.

What it will be when you go to re-enter thailand is anyone's guess. 😮

post here and ask your questions about getting back in

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Levan *********
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Thanks 🙂
Tod *********
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If you look at the stamps in your passports and they say "extension of stay permitted until" and have a date on it you're not on any visa but on an extension

To leave/come back to thailand you need to BUY a re-entry permit (single re-entry 1000 baht, multiple re-entry 3800 baht) and you get them at the immigration office where you got your extensions done OR at the airport before you fly out (note they are NOT available at every international airport so check before).
Levan *********
Levan *********
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@Tod ********
I will complete my question, I have the stamp RETIREMENT until 19.2.2022 and I have the stamp extensions of stay permitted up to 19.2.2023, will your answer change?
Ellie *******
Ellie *******
@Levan ********
you need to get re-entry permit before you leave Thailand to keep your current extension valid
Gooddy *******
Gooddy *******
You have retirement visa or one year retirement extension of stay ?
Levan *********
Levan *********
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@Gooddy ******
Will it change the situation in any way?
Gooddy *******
Gooddy *******
@Levan ********
yes look at the reply from Tod Daniels
Levan *********
Levan *********
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@Gooddy ******
I have a stamp RETIREMENT until 19.2.2022 and I have a stamp extensions of stay permitted up to 19.2.2023

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