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Where can I apply for a re-entry permit at Suvarnabhumi Airport?

Aug 3, 2025
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Steven ******
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Good morning all, I'm leaving Thailand tomorrow for a month and its the first time that I'm leaving on my Non o. As its only a single entry I'll need to apply for a re-entry permit. Ive been looking on Google and its says I can get this at Suvarnabhumi after security, I've been through security here countless times and I can honestly say I've never noticed anything between security and immigration. I was hoping someone who has done this at Suvarnahumi could offer a bit more of a detailed explanation as to where to do it. Thanks!
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A user is seeking guidance on where to obtain a re-entry permit at Suvarnabhumi Airport as they are leaving Thailand on a Non-O visa. The conversation reveals various tips from community members, confirming the location of the re-entry permit desk and the importance of having a passport photo and form ready to avoid additional charges and hassles.
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Shane ******
After security, Bottom of stairs/escalator, turn right and walk straight about 15 meters to the back wall. Small office right there.
Steven ******
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@Shane *****
cheers, with the amount of times ive been through i would've thought id noticed it but I never have.
Nick *******
It’s really easy and only takes a few minutes. It’s between security and the immigration desks.
Steven ******
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@Nick ******
cheers nick!
Michael *******
Take a passport phot and fill out form before you go saves you hassle and money
Steven ******
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@Michael ******
I have passport pics on me when I travel. I guess I can go to a shop and get the form printed.
Graham ******
You use International Departures 2 and the re-entry permit desk is downstairs after security before the Immigration desks
Steven ******
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@Graham *****
thanks Graham. Ive never noticed it before, hopefully now Im actually looking for it it'll be hard to miss. Have you used it before? Ive read that i don't need to take a picture and the form as I can get them done at the airport, have you had experience with this?
Graham ******
@Steven *****
no photos and form they'll charge you an extra 200B
Steven ******
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@Graham *****
Ok, thats not too bad. I can do the photo as I always carry some passport pics while travelling but embarrassingly i dont own a printer in Thailand so I'd have to go to a shop to print the form.
Ally ************
If you are in CM you can get one at Immigration at Central Festival.. assuming you have time before you go.. you have to be there in the morning (before 11am from memory) and it's a really fast process.. never crowded like the main office near the airport.. personally I'd never knowingly roll up at the airport without already having my re-entry permit done and dusted.. there may be a million to one chance of the desk at the airport being closed.. but that's still too much of a risk for me.. not to mention the added stress attached to it!
Steven ******
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@Ally ***********
i do kinda regret not organising it before now but you live and learn. Hopefully all will go well at the airport.
Peter ***********
Get a multi entry easy
Steven ******
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@Peter **********
hey griff, hope you're well. Ill be going for the multi entry
Peter ***********
@Steven *****
hi Steve I was at immigrat ion Friday to renew mine think its 3.900 baht but saves a load of chew 1 form at immigration to fill in don't forget photo.im back tommorow to put paperwork in for renewal of marriage visa.im getting set to retire .life's great mt.how you keeping all good I hope.
Steven ******
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@Peter **********
Im in Thailand for pretty much 6 months of the year now, the other 6 months im working in Libya on Gas Compressors. You still close to Rayong? We head down there every few months.
John *******
@Peter **********
You still need a re-entry permit. The name "multi-entry" is a mis-translation.
Dave *********
@John ******
How so?
Peter ***********
@John ******
I never got a re entry permit
Stephen ********
After security, don’t go through the electronic passport gate, over to the right, there’s security guys, go see them, you can get your re-entry permit there.
Steven ******
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@Stephen *******
thanks mate!
Philip *******
That's a bit last minute
Steven ******
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@Philip ******
Ive read its easier and quicker at the airport, just not where it is in the airport. 😅
Stuart *********
Haven’t been through Swampy for a long time but I do remember seeing a post saying the re-entry desks had moved.

Perhaps I’m mis-remembering but maybe someone who’s travelled through there recently can confirm.
Steven ******
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@Stuart ********
cheers mate!
Simon *******
I got this off AI just now.
Pat *****
@Simon ******
i always go left after i went down the escalator...
Simon *******
I've never actually used the permit desk at SVB
Steven ******
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@Simon ******
thats definitely more information than I managed to get from Google searching. Thanks!
Sue **********
@Steven *****
Don‘t you get the AI answer automatically on top if you ask google? It should be implemented.
Steven ******
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@Sue *********
thats what I got too but my question was more about where in between the two as I don't think I've ever noticed anything
Brandon ************
Just ask an immigration officer before you go through the automated gates and they'll point you in the right direction.
Steven ******
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Ken ********
@Brandon ***********
brilliant advice that Brsndon. It's not always easy to find. I believe you have to go up a certain escalater yo get there.
Brandon ************
@Ken *******
it's officially at departure 2. But you can loop back around to get there from any exit.
Ken ********
@Brandon ***********
yer, I know you can swing round etc, but the first time I used the correct gate, I thought, wow, that was easy. I wasn't aware their was more than one entrance
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