edwinchester Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Hi, I am currently on an Extension of Stay based on marriage to a Thai which is due for renewal November 11th. I have a trip back to the UK on October 20th returning to Thailand October 30th. Is it correct that I will need a re-entry permit before flying back to the UK or is it possible to apply for the extension before I fly back to the UK? Thanks for reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 Re-entry permit is the usual way to go, but ask at your local IO how early you can re-new your Extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 OP, which immigration office. Some allow you apply for extension 45 days prior to expiry. If you prefer to do the extension after return (safest idea) you buy a reentry permit. Can be obtained at immigration office or airport at departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aluc Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 As DrJack said, doing your extension after the trip would be safest route. You could apply before your trip, but in that case there will be some questions why are you leaving country while under consideration stamp. In both ways you will need reentry permit anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted July 25, 2023 Share Posted July 25, 2023 If your extension was based on retirement, you could do it before you left. Because of the "under consideration" period associated with a marriage extension, this would be too risky. Get a single entry re-entry permit and do the extension after your return. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 2 hours ago, DrJack54 said: OP, which immigration office. Some allow you apply for extension 45 days prior to expiry. If you prefer to do the extension after return (safest idea) you buy a reentry permit. Can be obtained at immigration office or airport at departure. My local office is Kanchanaburi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted July 25, 2023 Author Share Posted July 25, 2023 Thanks very much for the prompt replies. I'll ask at my Immigration Office next time in town and see what they say and will post whatever they suggest here too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now