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Will I face issues at the airport after my O retirement visa lapsed if I travel to Thailand for one week?

Jun 19, 2025
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Glenn *****
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In May 2025, I intentionally let my O retirement visa lapse. I was and am overseas so there was no overstay. I intend to go to Thailand for one week.

Should I expect any issues at the airport? Can I request a 7 day stamp? I don't want the IO to think that I am attempting to stay without the " proper" visa.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user let their O retirement visa lapse while overseas and plans to visit Thailand for a week. They are concerned about potential issues at the airport due to the expired visa and whether they can request a 7-day entry stamp without raising suspicions of overstaying. Commenters indicated that entry might be allowed on a visa-exempt basis depending on the user's passport.
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Henrik *****
Wannikea *********
Depending on your passport you'll be stamped in Visa exempt 60 days free.
Glenn *****
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@Wannikea ********
60 days even if I want 7 ?
Steve **********
@Gl***
it’s automatic. They give you up to 60 (depending on your passport). If you leave in 7 or 60 is irrelevant.
Glenn *****
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@Steve *********
I was hoping to avoid any issue with frequent arrivals by showing immigration that I will only be doing short trips.
Todd *********
@Glenn ****
60 days every time you come in. It's that simple. Nobody cares if you stay 7 or 60.
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