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Thailand Re-Entry Permit Guide - How to apply Re entry permit in Thailand - Everything you should know.
Hello, everyone, and welcome back to travel thailand. Today, we have an important topic to discuss for all those who plan to leave Thailand temporarily and then return without any visa issues. We'll be talking about how to obtain a re-entry permit in Thailand, a crucial document that allows you to re-enter the country hassle-free.
What Is a Re-Entry Permit?
If you’ve made the move to stay in Thailand for an extended period of time, you’ve likely already gone through a lengthy process to obtain a visa of one kind or another.
And, as you probably know, entering and exiting the Kingdom without the proper measures in place may invalidate your current visa, leading to a lot of headaches, paperwork, and payments at border control.
Who Needs a Permit?
Because the Thai immigration process is a bit convoluted, the re-entry permit eligibility is as well.
If you are a tourist and the holder of a Single Entry Tourist Visa or a Single Entry Non-Immigrant Visa, you require a permit.
If you have gone from a Non Immigrant O Visa to an extension based on marriage, which permits you to stay in Thailand for a year without leaving and requires 90-day reporting, then you will need a re-entry permit when you leave the country to ensure the extension remains valid.
If you are on a retirement visa extension, you will need a re-entry permit to leave and return while keeping your extension valid.
Who Doesn’t Need a Permit?
You won’t need a permit if you have a Visa On Arrival or a Visa-Exempt Stamp from specific countries.
You won't need a re-entry permit if you’re in possession of a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa or a Multiple Entry Non-Immigrant Visa.
What Are the Requirements for a Re-Entry Permit?
You’ll have to go to your local immigration office or the immigration counter at an international airport in Thailand.
Be sure that you bring your boarding pass (at the airport), a 4×6 cm photo of yourself, a completed TM.8 form, photocopies of all of your documents (including your passport photo page, your current and valid visa), and cash to pay for the permit.
What Is the Cost of a Re-Entry Permit?
Those applying for a single re-entry permit must pay 1,000 THB.
Those purchasing a multiple re-entry permit will pay 3,800 THB, making it the more cost efficient option for frequent international travelers.
Where Do you Apply for a Re-Entry Permit?
If possible, prepare your application for a re-entry permit ahead of your trip!
You can apply at one of Thailand’s many immigration offices:
Bangkok
Bangkok’s Division 1 Immigration Office in Chaengwatthana is open to those seeking permits Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Pattaya Immigration Office
The immigration office is located in the center of Jomtien at Soi 5 Moo 12, Jomtien Beach Road, next to the 5th Jomtien Hotel. The office is open from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm, a break from 01.00 to 02.00 pm.
Chiang Mai
Those based in Thailand’s northern city of Chiang Mai should venture to Promenada Mall for their permit; the location is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Phuket
Those living in the tropical paradise of Phuket should head to the main immigration department in Phuket Town, which is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Tips for Getting Your Re-Entry Permit at an Airport.
As we said before, you can also apply at one of Thailand’s many international airports.
But ,when applying at an airport, you must be flying out of the kingdom on the same day that you apply for a re-entry permit. So get to the airport in plenty of time.
At Bangkok’s Survarnabhumi Airport, you’ll need to arrive at least three hours early - going through immigration could take as long as 45 minutes.
Head to the immigration section of the departure halls; the booth is open 24 hours a day.
Because this is a last-minute process, you may have an additional administrative fee tacked onto your permit charge. Expect to pay at least 200 THB more.
You’ll have an easier time at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport, where processing a re-entry permit may take as little as 10 minutes. You can find the immigration counter after the passport control station - it’s also open 24 hours a day.
If you’re heading out of Thailand’s Jewel of the North, you can get your re-entry permit at Chiang Mai International Airport, in the international departure zone.
For those departing from Phuket: there has been a lot of contention as to whether or not travelers can obtain a re-entry permit from the Phuket Airport. Be safe and get it from the immigration office in Phuket Town instead.
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