I am currently on retirement visa that expires May 28th. I plan to go out of Thailand at the end of this month and reenter in May before my visa expires. I know I have to get a re-entry permit before leaving. When I come back, will they just allow me entry until my current visa expires? How long should I allow to apply and receive a new 1 year retirement visa? I plan to do it myself this year, I have money in the bank and health insurance.
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The user is currently on a retirement visa expiring on May 28th and plans to travel out of Thailand at the end of the month, returning in May. They need to obtain a re-entry permit before leaving. Upon re-entering, they will be allowed entry until their current visa expires. It's advised to apply for a new one-year retirement visa before the current visa expiration. Previous commenters confirmed that as long as a re-entry permit is obtained, the user can re-enter on the existing visa terms and should prepare to prove income for the renewal.
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