What is the process to obtain a re-entry permit for a retirement visa in Thailand on an urgent trip?

Retirement Visa Re-Entry Permit Immigration Procedures Emergency Travel Thailand Visa Rules Suvarnabhumi Airport Samui Airport

Nov 8, 2022

2 years ago

Liz *********

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Dear Hive, 

I have a family emergency and need to fly to my home country unplanned and in a rush. I am on a retirement visa with no multiple entry. 

What's the process for getting a re-entry on the way out please? 

I travel from USM via BKK. Do I get this is USM or in BKK and if so where? 

Thank you so much!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks guidance on obtaining a re-entry permit for their retirement visa as they need to travel urgently due to a family emergency. They inquire whether to secure the permit at Samui Airport or Suvarnabhumi Airport, with suggestions from commenters indicating that it is feasible to obtain the re-entry permit at either location. Commenters mention that it is possible to buy the re-entry permit in Samui before departure or at Suvarnabhumi Airport in the international departure area after security, highlighting the importance of addressing the matter prior to flight for convenience.

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Todd *********

Liz, you can go to Samui immigration now and buy one.

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Tod *********

You buy a re-entry permit in Suvarnabhumi airport in international departure 2, it is after security but before you stamp out. You don't need anything (no photo, no copies, etc) they charge a 200 baht service charge to issue the re-entry permit so single is 1200 and multiple is 4000

2 years ago

John ********

@Tod ********

even if you stamp out, or go via entrance 1, you can cut round on planeside and access the rentry permit booth immigration area....I discovered recently! 😁

2 years ago

Liz *********

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@Tod ********

thank you. The reason i asked is because on international flights I stamp out in Samui always. I've never had to go through immigration in BKK. So do i need to go out and come back in?

2 years ago

Liz *********

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Thank you 🙏🏽

2 years ago

John ********

@Liz ********

can access immigration for re entry permit from planeside suvarmabhumi ...I did , as did others recently

2 years ago

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Tod *********

@Liz ********

why not go to the samui immigration office today and get a re-entry permit BEFORE you fly

OR

tell them when you go to stamp out at that airport that you need a re-entry permit and see what they say

2 years ago

Liz *********

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@Tod ********

no time to go to immigration that's why i am asking here. Thank you 🙏🏽

2 years ago

Tod *********

@Liz ********

then ask when you stamp out at Samui for sure 🙂

2 years ago

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