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What should I do if I forgot to get my re-entry permit while on a trailing spouse extension in Thailand?
Mar 20, 2025
a year ago
Melanie **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI stupidly forgot to get my re-entry permit when I left Thailand.. 🙈 I was on trailing spouse extension of stay, what do I do when I return? Thanks in advance 🙏
TLDR : Answer Summary
If you forgot to obtain a re-entry permit while on a trailing spouse extension of stay in Thailand, you will unfortunately need to start the process over again as your visa is now void. It is generally advised to apply for a multi-re-entry permit at the same time you get your visa extension in the future to avoid this issue. When you return to Thailand, you might have to enter on a visa-exempt basis or apply for a new Non-O visa, but it's essential that your spouse is in Thailand to assist with the re-application process.
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Bruno ********
Unfortunately you loose your visa
Rob *********
I did the same
There is one way
Had visa 3 years through a certain group no problems
There is one way
Had visa 3 years through a certain group no problems
Brook ********
Every year when you extend your visa, purchase a multi reentry permit at the same time.
Cheap insurance.
Cheap insurance.
Rob *********
How old are you
Bob **********
Start again good luck as most neighboring countries don’t issue that visa any more
Mario *********
This is like saying i forgot to buy my way back plane ticket
Dca *****
is a Trailing Spouse Non–O E–Visa available at any Thai Embassy/Consulate nowadays??
John **********
@Dca ****
that will depend on what her husband is on. If he's on a Non-O for retirement it's highly unlikely but if he's on something else it may be possibleReply to
John **********
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Jonathan *********
Start over, from the very beginning.
Michael ********
I would recommend to you, in future, that whenever you get an extension of stay, get a multi-re-entry on that same day. This is what I do, so I never forget.
Melissa *********
@Michael *******
same for meReply to
Melissa *********
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Andrew *********
Start again.
Santos ********
Positive thinking..now you know how!
Andrew ***********
Reapply from the start.
John **********
Your visa/extension is now void so you'll need to start over by applying for a new Non-O visa if you can. What visa is your spouse on?
Melanie **********
ORIGINAL POSTERI had thought as much... Thanks for the responses... I'm so cross with myself. So I just come back in visa exempt. Can I start the process while my husband is away? Or does he need to be in the country?
John **********
@Melanie *********
what visa/extension is your husband on?Mikkel *******
@Melanie *********
he needs to be in Thailand with you.Reply to
Mikkel *******
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Lisa ***************
Start from scratch
Jacob *********
Start again.
Nadine ********
Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do. You need to apply for an entire new Visa because yours is now invalid.
Greg ***********
@Nadine *******
she didn't have a visa. She was on an extended stay permit. And yes,she has to apply for the visa, againNadine ********
@Greg **********
sorry I should’ve said she needs to go through the entire process again.Greg ***********
@Nadine *******
which remains a BIG question, as many embassies have discontinued issuing "trailing spouse Non-Imm-O visa" if the husband doesn't hold an Extension out of a minimum of a Non-Imm-O/A visa by himself (a Non-O not being accepted in this case)Reply to
Greg ***********
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Peter *******
Your visa has now expired afraid as other have said you have to start the process all over again
Greg ***********
@Peter ******
she didn't have a visa. She was on an extended stay permit. And yes,she has to apply for the visa, againPeter *******
@Greg **********
yes correct she was on extension of stay but is the same result it is now gone and she has to start over. Nearly did the same myself once.Reply to
Peter *******
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Fath ********
Start the process all over again, sadly 😥
Bill **********
@Fath *******
been there....done that!Reply to
Bill **********
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Lloyd ********
Repeat the whole process all over again
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Lloyd ********
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