mtls2005 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I could use some advice. I have a one-year multiple-entry Non-Immigrant B Visa which expires on 4 April 2007. I am currently schdeuled to return to Thailand on 2 April 2007, so expect to get stamped back in until 1 July 2007. Further I am scheduled to return to the U.S.A. on 27 June 2007 in order to apply for a new one-year multiple-entry Non-Immigrant B Visa. All was well until I had to schedule a trip outside of Thailand for mid-May, departing May 17, returning May 22. What are my options for covering my stay of 22 May until 27 June? Can I get a re-entry stamp departing on 17 May to insure my visa validity until 1 July? Or do I forfeit that? Should I get stamped in on a 30-day tourist visa exemption on 22 May (covers until 21 June)? Then what? Can those be extended for 6 days in country or would I have to make some sort of visa run? (I have not had a 30 day stamp in ~ 3 years.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbelt Asia Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Can I get a re-entry stamp departing on 17 May to insure my visa validity until 1 July? Or do I forfeit that? yes www.sunbeltasiagroup.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Sunbelt Asia So you are saying that yes, I can get a re-entry stamp when I depart BKK on 17 May, and that this will 'preserve' my 1 July 2007 visa deadline? If so, when I return to BKK on 22 May how will Immigration know that I am valid until 1 July 2007? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbelt Asia Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Sunbelt Asia So you are saying that yes, I can get a re-entry stamp when I depart BKK on 17 May, and that this will 'preserve' my 1 July 2007 visa deadline? yes If so, when I return to BKK on 22 May how will Immigration know that I am valid until 1 July 2007 On your arrival card, you will put the reentry permit number on the question " visa #_________" They will check this against the date on the reentry permit. You get the reentry permit at the Airport Immigration Reentry ( before going to the Immigration Counter or at Immigration Office on Soi Suan Phlu. The government fee is 1,000 Baht. If you use the Airport Immigration reentry office option, be sure to take two 5 x 6 cm photos. www.sunbeltasiagroup.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 The re-entry permit will have that date on it. So as said you enter the re-entry permit number in the visa area of the arrival card - officer checks the re-entry stamp date and adjusts his stamp to match it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted February 6, 2007 Author Share Posted February 6, 2007 Sunbelt Asia and lopburi3 Thank you. I reviewed the TM.8 form so all is clear now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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