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What is the maximum time I can spend outside Thailand on a Non-O retirement extension with a re-entry permit?

Non-O Visa Retirement Visa Re-Entry Permit Visa Regulations Thailand Immigration

Oct 11, 2021

3 years ago

Gooddy *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

If I leave thailand on a non o retirement extension and get a re entry  permit at the airport, is there a maximum amount of time I can spend outside Thailand before coming back again ?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When holding a Non-O retirement extension and acquiring a re-entry permit, you can spend time outside Thailand as long as you return before your extension of stay expires. The re-entry permit keeps your visa status active, but if you do not return before the extension expires, you will need to reapply for a new visa.

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Ray ***********

don't you need 30 days or so for a new extension?

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Ray **********

no, an extension of stay can be acquired at the last day

3 years ago

Ray ***********

@Benjamin *****

agreed but can you enter Thailand 2 days before expiry?

Years ago when I did they gave me 30d tourist stamp.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Ray **********

a re-entry permit keeps your extension of stay “alive”, and you will not be granted “30 days” to stay in Thailand. You will be able to stay up to your “admitted to” date on your existing extension of stay

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Ray **********

Other than CoE requirements etc, re-entry permit and extension doesn't have that king of limitation.

Technically, you can enter the last day of extension and would get the stamp only one day (on that day).

3 years ago

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Ellie *******

Gooddy *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thank you !

3 years ago

Tod *********

If you're out of the country and the extension expires you're done and you start the whole process all over

3 years ago

John ******

@Tod ********

Thought one has to have a return date and has this procedure changed.

Obviously I am wrong please confirm. Oh he is talking about at the airport if at Immigration one has to state a return date or am I wrong?

3 years ago

Tod *********

@John *****

you're talking about the FORM you fill out that lists a return date. Just make something up, they don't care at all

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@John *****

You do not need a return date for a re-entry permit.

3 years ago

Henrik ****

@John *****

, you are wrong.