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What is the process to obtain a re-entry permit for a 60-day exemption for tourism in Thailand?
Re-Entry Permit on a 60 day exemption for Tourism
US passport
I want to fly Bangkok-Prague-Bangkok Dec 17-31 or Dec 17-Jan 5.
What is the process to get a re-entry permit
so I don’t invalidate my exepmtion/extension?
US passport
I want to fly Bangkok-Prague-Bangkok Dec 17-31 or Dec 17-Jan 5.
What is the process to get a re-entry permit
so I don’t invalidate my exepmtion/extension?
Summary so far
The discussion revolves around the need for a re-entry permit for a US passport holder planning to travel from Thailand to Prague and back while on a 60-day tourism exemption. Several commenters provide differing opinions: some state that a re-entry permit is unnecessary and that re-entering Thailand will grant a new 60-day exemption stamp, while others caution that a re-entry permit cannot be granted without a visa and highlight recent inconsistencies in being granted a second exemption.
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Ellie *******
Hope you are aware of how a re-entry permit works, even if you have an eligible entry/extension stamp.
A re-entry permit is valid as the same as your current stamp to keep your current stamp valid so that you can enter Thailand again using the rest of your valid stay, you will be stamped until the same day as the current stamp. A re-entry permit does not add any day to the current stamp.
For example,
Current extension "until" date: 20 January 2025
A re-entry permit validity: 20 January 2025
Your new entry date: 7 January 2025
Stay "until" date on your new entry stamp: 20 January 2025
A re-entry permit is valid as the same as your current stamp to keep your current stamp valid so that you can enter Thailand again using the rest of your valid stay, you will be stamped until the same day as the current stamp. A re-entry permit does not add any day to the current stamp.
For example,
Current extension "until" date: 20 January 2025
A re-entry permit validity: 20 January 2025
Your new entry date: 7 January 2025
Stay "until" date on your new entry stamp: 20 January 2025
Elizabeth ****************
OP@Ellie ******
iI know that it doea not add days. I am asking how to get one. Could you advise? 🙏🏻Ellie *******
@Elizabeth ***************
, You can try to apply for one at the local immigration office or international departure airport on the day of departure. But I've never heard anyone successfully got a re-entry permit for visa-exempt entry. I guess all you can do is try to apply. The worst thing is they say just no your nationality is eligible for visa-exempt, or, get a proper visa if not travelling.
Andrew *********
You can't get a reentry permit as you don't have a visa.
You'll get another 60 days,although there are reports that people are getting refused a second one. Of course we don't know if they are telling us the full story.
You'll get another 60 days,although there are reports that people are getting refused a second one. Of course we don't know if they are telling us the full story.
Bob **********
No re entry on a exempt stamp just go and come back get 60 more
Wannikea *********
You don't need a reentry permit, you'll be stamped in for another free 60 day visa exempt stamp upon arrival
James ********
What is your passport nation?
How long have you been in Thailand this year?
IF you have a recent history of staying in Thailand using Visa Exempt Entry and extensions, your entry could be questioned by Thai Immigration Officers.
How long have you been in Thailand this year?
IF you have a recent history of staying in Thailand using Visa Exempt Entry and extensions, your entry could be questioned by Thai Immigration Officers.
Elizabeth ****************
OP@James *******
I have been in and out a lot on exemptions and extensions. They will question me for sure.Elizabeth ****************
OP@Russell *******
thank you, Russell, I will look into that.
Russell ********
@Elizabeth ***************
what do you qualify for ? A tourist visa would be easiest and extendable onceElizabeth ****************
OP@Wannikea ********
on the US Embassy in Thailand website, it says 2 entries per year for the 60 day exemption.Wannikea *********
@Elizabeth ***************
under the old rules/policy, it was 2 visa exempt entries by land per calendar year, unlimited by air. But now to encourage tourism there is no limit being applied to land crossings. What's important is your recent history, which I asked you about, because that's what immigration will be looking at when you enter and deciding if you're a genuine tourist or someone living here on free stamps and extensions. So, what's your actual entry and stay history this last year? Lay it out clearly and chronologically.Elizabeth ****************
OP@Wannikea ********
does it reset in a new calendar year? If I fly out in Dec 2024 and return in Jan 2025, do I start fresh? Or is that wishful thinking✨?Elizabeth ****************
OP@Russell *******
- what do you recommend?Russell ********
@Elizabeth ***************
if you've never actually had a visa but spent lots of time in Thailand, the chickens will come home to roost one day.Maybe you can buy a visa whilst you are outside Thailand this time ?
Wannikea *********
@Elizabeth ***************
what's your actual entry/stay history this calendar year?James ********
@Wannikea ********
correct ✅ my ERROR. Thank you 👍Activity
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