Returning from the UK on Non "O" Visa

[falang1969]

I am on a Non Imm "O" Visa based on marriage with a yearly extension, reporting every 90 days.

 

Me, the wife and kids are thinking of having a holiday in the UK, not been since before Covid.

 

My questions are:

 

1. I need to get a "re-entry permit" from immigration before I leave? How long before I leave?

2. When I return do I need to get insurance cover?

3. Do I need to apply for a "Thai Pass"?

 

Just don't want to head off to the UK, only to find I can't get back into Thailand, where we live!

Edited May 19, 2022 by falang1969

[treetops]

1)  Yes, any time before you leave from your local immigration or at the airport.

2 & 3)  Currently yes, but that could change soon.

[CartagenaWarlock]

31 minutes ago, falang1969 said:

1. I need to get a "re-entry permit" from immigration before I leave? How long before I leave?

2. When I return do I need to get insurance cover?

Why do you think you don't need a reentry permit. Non-Os are not treated special cases with unlimited entries. I think even PRs need reentry permit. As I keep saying all Non-Os are treated like refugees in Thailand. They have legal rights to stay like refugees in any country but still need to report to immigration and need permission to enter the country if they leave. They may call themselves expats or whatever they want but for immigration purposes they basically they are like refugees in a country. They have no special privileges. 

[DrJack54]

OP, you require 10k covid insurance. Suggest buy cheap cover for 30 days.

 

Your reentry permit can be purchased from immigration anytime or at airport at departure. 

You fill in a TM8 form. It requires a photo.

Cost 1000 baht single and 3800 baht multiple. 

 

You require Thailand Pass.

You require vaccination certificate to show that you are fully vaccinated. 

 

TP......

https://tp.consular.go.th/ 

 

Insurance.....

https://asq.in.th/thailand-covid-insurance

 

Edited May 19, 2022 by DrJack54

[Denim]

3 hours ago, CartagenaWarlock said:

Why do you think you don't need a reentry permit

He doesn't . He asked how long before he leaves does he need to get it.

[jimn]

You seem to have the answers you need. Just a word to the wise. Is your wife Thai and will she be applying for a UK Standard Family Visit Visa. If so be aware that there is a very long wait to get a visa at the moment, due to increased travelling, The Ukraine crisis and low staff levels. They are qoting a minimum of 6 weeks and my wife who is a member of a Thai facebook group has heard about people waiting much longer.