Answered5 months ago

What is a re-entry permit for Thailand and do I need one?

Re-entry Permit Visa Rules Thailand Immigration Visa Exemption Expats in Thailand Visa Requirements

James ***********

asked May 20, 2026

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I see references here to a “re-entry permit.”  What is that and why do you need one?  If you’re coming in visa exempt, you can leave after 2 weeks and come back a week later no problem.  Why do you need a re-entry permit?

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A re-entry permit is necessary for foreign nationals who wish to leave Thailand temporarily and return on the same visa. If you leave Thailand without this permit, your current visa will become void, and you may not be able to return on that visa. For those entering Thailand on a visa exemption, there might be some confusion, as technically, you can leave and return within the exemption period without a re-entry permit; however, the permit is essential for individuals wanting to maintain their current visa status.

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Anonymous ******************

Yeah same happn to me all documentation were solid even added extra evidences. Got rejected without reason 🤔

5 months ago

Kathy ******

Did your status changed to “pending approval” before rejected?

5 months ago

Bill *******

Thailand sucks. Put me in jail for overstaying 1 day when my flight was cancelled. In Vietnam now for 3 months. Love it.

5 months ago

Shane *****

@Bill ******

you think Vietnam don't punish you for overstaying ? Vietnamese are much stricter in law enforcement.

5 months ago

Bill *******

@Shane ****

Yes they do but if you leave the country every 3 months and come back, its allowed. Maximum total number of days in Thailand is 159, plus they just lowered a tourist visa to 30 days. or put 800,000 baht ($26,500 in a Thai bank account.

5 months ago

John **********

Was it rejected or was it cancelled? If it was cancelled it points to an error with your biodata

5 months ago

Anonymous *************

@John *********

rejected

5 months ago

Kool *******

Hanoi just recently has been wanting the bt500,000 to be in your bank account for at least six months, not four. Apply again in the Philippines, Myanmar, or Laos. They still base finances on just 1-3 months.

5 months ago

Fred ******

@Kool ******

a lot of people still get approved with 3 months though so I'm not sure if this is a solid recommendation

Kool *******

In Hanoi.

Fred ******

People are getting approved every week, where are you coming up with this?