This applies to the non O multi-entry visa purchased overseas (that does not require a separate re-entry permit) but does not apply to the locally applied year extension (that requires address declaration every 90 days, and re-entry permit if you leave the country and want to re-enter on the same permit to stay).

The yearly extension does not allow you to travel out of Thailand and in again. If you want to leave Thailand during the validity of the extension you have to buy a separate re-entry permit (single for THB 1,000 or multiple for THB 3,800) at any immigration office or immigration counter at an international airport before you leave the country. This re-entry permit will have the same length of validity as your visa extension. If you do not buy a re-entry permit and leave the country your visa will be lost.

@David ******

Ideally you need pictures of you and your wife in front of your house, showing the house number, and you and your wife in your bedroom. Once you have submitted your application they may send someone to your house to check whether you live there.

@Angela ***********

Every immigration office has its specific requirements. Whenever a new boss takes over an immigration office, he/she will implement a few small changes to leave his/her mark. Hence changing requirements in each office over the years.

@Angela ***********

Chiang Mai immigration does not require funds to be originating from abroad for this purpose.

@Tod ********

I had the same problem at Chiang Mai immigration last year, they insisted that the bank book balance and the letter amount do match.

When you ask your bank to transfer money overseas (out of Thailand) they will ask you for a reason. If you give a credible answer they will proceed with the transfer without conditions.

@Mark ********

you can purchase a re-entry permit either at an immigration office in town or at the immigration counter of an international airport before leaving Thailand. You will need the TM8 form, copy of passport (main page and visa) and a 4x6 photo.

You do not need any insurance or paperwork to re-enter Thailand, other than your passport and a Covid vaccination certificate. If you are not vaccinated you will need a negative test result.

Note that the permit to stay extension and the re-entry permit are 2 separate permits. Both will still be valid in October so you are ok. But your re-entry permit is a permit for a single entry. If you leave Thailand for a second time and intend to re-enter you will have to apply for a new re-entry permit. You can apply for a single, or a more expensive multiple one, depending on your travelling plans.

@Kev *********

You can buy single re-entry at THB 1,000 or multiple re-entry @ THB 3,800, as at any immigration office. It doesn’t affect your visa.