TM6 visa number

[colinchaffers]

I'm going back to he UK for a holiday after 6 years in Thailand, on the TM6 it asks for the "visa" number, can someone clarify if its the original visa number issued in London? I don't see a meaningful number on my extension.   

[ubonjoe]

You put your re-entry permit number in the space for a visa number.

[colinchaffers]

Thanks Joe, that make sense. 

[DrJack54]

Also keep in mind, when you pass through passport control thailand just check io stamp to check if until date matches your reentry until date. Rare mistakes occur.

[OJAS]

6 hours ago, colinchaffers said:

Thanks Joe, that make sense. 

Might be a good idea to do what I do upon my return to BKK from foreign parts and write the words RE-ENTRY PERMIT after the number - so as hopefully to direct the immigration officer towards a re-entry permit rather than a a non-existent or long-expired visa!

[lamyai3]

13 hours ago, OJAS said:

Might be a good idea to do what I do upon my return to BKK from foreign parts and write the words RE-ENTRY PERMIT after the number - so as hopefully to direct the immigration officer towards a re-entry permit rather than a a non-existent or long-expired visa!

Yes, can also fold open the passport at the relevant page when handing it to them, and perhaps even mention "Have re-entry permit" or "Non O/A" etc when handing over the passport.

 

Also wise as mentioned above to check the dates stamped are correct.

 

This raises a question - I just got a small error on my new Non O/A last week and didn't notice it until I got home (arrival date is correct but permission to stay is two days short of 365 days). Given I'll be leaving and re-entering Thailand at least twice before then, I'm guessing this is something I can just ignore? Although I know the stamp could be corrected at CW, it will be superseded on my next entry in a few months and I don't wish to make an unnecessary trip there.