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Will my retirement visa be affected by the 30-day visa exempt stamp upon re-entering Thailand?

Retirement Visa Visa Renewal Re-Entry Permit Krabi Immigration Visa Exempt Thailand Immigration Phuket Immigration

Nov 11, 2023

2 years ago

Richard **********

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I have a retirement visa in its first year renewing in Krabi by 18th February 2024. 

I have a multiple re entry permit also expiring 18 Feb 24. 

Krabi immigration all good with renewel based on 65,000 a month into my Thai bank account. They said come in a week or so before. 

However I fly to Oz in December returning 7th Feb, about two weeks prior to renewel of my retirement visa. 

What are immigration on my arrival airport (probably Phuket) going to stamp me in as? If 30 day visa exempt will that override my retirement visa and invalidate my renewel? 

Ideally I’d re-enter on remaining retirement visa and renew within a few days. 

Any advice?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user has a retirement visa that is up for renewal in February 2024 and is concerned about the implications of re-entering Thailand with a 30-day visa-exempt stamp. Comments advise that the user should present their re-entry permit to ensure they are stamped in according to their retirement visa, which should remain valid until February 18, 2024.

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I believe that the OP has the answers needed for his question. Thanks All for the helpful replies. We wish the OP safe travels ✈️. Comments Closed

2 years ago

Wannikea *********

Point out your re-entry permit to the border immigration officer upon arrival to ensure you're stamped in according to your retirement extension.

2 years ago

Richard **********

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@Wannikea ********

thank you.

I returned from Laos several months ago and dealt with a pleasant immigration officer at the land crossing into Thailand. He was in a booth under a huge roof. Unfortunately an enormous storm erupted and I was soaked. In addition birds had been nesting on the top of his booth and the wind dislodged heaps of feathers which blew down and stuck to my wet clothes. The rain was so heavy that we were unable to hear each other and we resorted to charades to communicate. Eventually we both got the giggles and I was re-entered without any problems.

2 years ago

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James ********

You will be stamped in until February 18th, 2024... The last day of your current One year extension of stay as retired.

2 years ago

Richard **********

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@James *******

great. That’s what I’m after.

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