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

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.
James ********
James ********
James ********
James ********
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
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! ๐Ÿ˜
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?
Liz *********
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Thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ
John ********
@Liz ********
can access immigration for re entry permit from planeside suvarmabhumi ...I did , as did others recently
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
Liz *********
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@Tod ********
no time to go to immigration that's why i am asking here. Thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ
Tod *********
@Liz ********
then ask when you stamp out at Samui for sure ๐Ÿ™‚
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