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Re-Entry Permit
If you hold a Thai visa and plan to leave and return before it expires, you’ll need a Re-Entry Permit. Without it, your visa will be canceled upon exiting Thailand.
What Is a Re-Entry Permit?
A Thailand Re-Entry Permit allows you to leave and return to Thailand on the same visa.
Important Notes:
It’s not a new visa or extension.
Does not extend visa validity.
If your visa expires while abroad, you cannot re-enter Thailand, even with a permit.
Types of Re-Entry Permits
Single Re-Entry Permit – Allows one re-entry; a new permit is needed for subsequent exits.
Multiple Re-Entry Permit – Allows multiple entries throughout your visa's duration.
Who Needs a Re-Entry Permit?
Required for single-entry visas if you leave Thailand before the visa expires, including:
Single-Entry Thai Tourist Visa
90-Day Non-Immigrant Visa
Thailand Marriage Visa
Thailand Retirement Visa (1-year OA visa)
Who Doesn’t Need One?
You don’t need a permit with multiple-entry visas like:
Multiple-Entry Thai Tourist Visa
Thai Elite Visa
Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
Thai Retirement Visa (5-year OX)
Thai Business Visa
Where and How to Apply
At the Airport (Fast Option):
Apply at the Immigration checkpoint on departure day.Arrive 1 hour early.
Fill out the TM.8 form.
Approval takes about 15–30 minutes.
At a Thai Immigration Office (Before You Travel):
Apply in advance; processing may take a few hours to a day.
Required Documents
Passport with valid Thai visa
Photocopies: biodata page, amendment pages, latest entry stamp, extension page (if applicable)
1 passport-size photo (4x6 cm)
Completed TM.8 form
TM.6 arrival/departure card (if applicable)
Cash for fees
Fees (2025)
Single Re-Entry Permit: 1,000 THB
Multiple Re-Entry Permit: 3,800 THB
Fees are non-refundable.
Quick Tips
Apply early, especially during peak seasons.
Check visa expiration before traveling.
Keep your TM.8 receipt safe for return.
Summary
Situation | Do You Need a Re-Entry Permit? |
|---|---|
Single-entry visa and plan to leave and return | ✅ Yes |
Multiple-entry visa | ❌ No |
Planning to get a new visa abroad | ❌ No |
1-year OA Retirement Visa | ✅ Yes |
5-year OX Retirement Visa | ❌ No |
Bottom Line: If your Thai visa isn’t multiple-entry and you’re leaving the country, get a re-entry permit to avoid losing your visa.
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Re-Entry Permit
If you hold a Thai visa and plan to leave and return before it expires, you’ll need a Re-Entry Permit. Without it, your visa will be canceled upon exiting Thailand.
What Is a Re-Entry Permit?
A Thailand Re-Entry Permit allows you to leave and return to Thailand on the same visa.
Important Notes:
It’s not a new visa or extension.
Does not extend visa validity.
If your visa expires while abroad, you cannot re-enter Thailand, even with a permit.
Types of Re-Entry Permits
Single Re-Entry Permit – Allows one re-entry; a new permit is needed for subsequent exits.
Multiple Re-Entry Permit – Allows multiple entries throughout your visa's duration.
Who Needs a Re-Entry Permit?
Required for single-entry visas if you leave Thailand before the visa expires, including:
Single-Entry Thai Tourist Visa
90-Day Non-Immigrant Visa
Thailand Marriage Visa
Thailand Retirement Visa (1-year OA visa)
Who Doesn’t Need One?
You don’t need a permit with multiple-entry visas like:
Multiple-Entry Thai Tourist Visa
Thai Elite Visa
Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
Thai Retirement Visa (5-year OX)
Thai Business Visa
Where and How to Apply
At the Airport (Fast Option):
Apply at the Immigration checkpoint on departure day.Arrive 1 hour early.
Fill out the TM.8 form.
Approval takes about 15–30 minutes.
At a Thai Immigration Office (Before You Travel):
Apply in advance; processing may take a few hours to a day.
Required Documents
Passport with valid Thai visa
Photocopies: biodata page, amendment pages, latest entry stamp, extension page (if applicable)
1 passport-size photo (4x6 cm)
Completed TM.8 form
TM.6 arrival/departure card (if applicable)
Cash for fees
Fees (2025)
Single Re-Entry Permit: 1,000 THB
Multiple Re-Entry Permit: 3,800 THB
Fees are non-refundable.
Quick Tips
Apply early, especially during peak seasons.
Check visa expiration before traveling.
Keep your TM.8 receipt safe for return.
Summary
Situation | Do You Need a Re-Entry Permit? |
|---|---|
Single-entry visa and plan to leave and return | ✅ Yes |
Multiple-entry visa | ❌ No |
Planning to get a new visa abroad | ❌ No |
1-year OA Retirement Visa | ✅ Yes |
5-year OX Retirement Visa | ❌ No |
Bottom Line: If your Thai visa isn’t multiple-entry and you’re leaving the country, get a re-entry permit to avoid losing your visa.
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Specializes in Thai company formation for foreign entrepreneurs, with expertise in BOI registration, and ongoing corporate compliance.
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If you hold a Thai visa and plan to leave and return before it expires, you’ll need a Re-Entry Permit. Without it, your visa will be canceled upon exiting Thailand.
What Is a Re-Entry Permit?
A Thailand Re-Entry Permit allows you to leave and return to Thailand on the same visa.
Important Notes:
It’s not a new visa or extension.
Does not extend visa validity.
If your visa expires while abroad, you cannot re-enter Thailand, even with a permit.
Types of Re-Entry Permits
Single Re-Entry Permit – Allows one re-entry; a new permit is needed for subsequent exits.
Multiple Re-Entry Permit – Allows multiple entries throughout your visa's duration.
Who Needs a Re-Entry Permit?
Required for single-entry visas if you leave Thailand before the visa expires, including:
Single-Entry Thai Tourist Visa
90-Day Non-Immigrant Visa
Thailand Marriage Visa
Thailand Retirement Visa (1-year OA visa)
Who Doesn’t Need One?
You don’t need a permit with multiple-entry visas like:
Multiple-Entry Thai Tourist Visa
Thai Elite Visa
Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
Thai Retirement Visa (5-year OX)
Thai Business Visa
Where and How to Apply
At the Airport (Fast Option):
Apply at the Immigration checkpoint on departure day.Arrive 1 hour early.
Fill out the TM.8 form.
Approval takes about 15–30 minutes.
At a Thai Immigration Office (Before You Travel):
Apply in advance; processing may take a few hours to a day.
Required Documents
Passport with valid Thai visa
Photocopies: biodata page, amendment pages, latest entry stamp, extension page (if applicable)
1 passport-size photo (4x6 cm)
Completed TM.8 form
TM.6 arrival/departure card (if applicable)
Cash for fees
Fees (2025)
Single Re-Entry Permit: 1,000 THB
Multiple Re-Entry Permit: 3,800 THB
Fees are non-refundable.
Quick Tips
Apply early, especially during peak seasons.
Check visa expiration before traveling.
Keep your TM.8 receipt safe for return.
Summary
Situation | Do You Need a Re-Entry Permit? |
|---|---|
Single-entry visa and plan to leave and return | ✅ Yes |
Multiple-entry visa | ❌ No |
Planning to get a new visa abroad | ❌ No |
1-year OA Retirement Visa | ✅ Yes |
5-year OX Retirement Visa | ❌ No |
Bottom Line: If your Thai visa isn’t multiple-entry and you’re leaving the country, get a re-entry permit to avoid losing your visa.
Stay up-to-date
Helpful Links
Opening a Corporate Bank Account in Thailand
Opening a Corporate Bank Account in Thailand
Certified English–Thai Translation & Legalization in Thailand
Certified English–Thai Translation & Legalization in Thailand
Thailand Trademark Registration
Thailand Trademark Registration
VAT Registration in Thailand
VAT Registration in Thailand
