Can I get a re-entry permit if I don't have a flight returning to Thailand?

[jakow]

I need to go back to my country to deal with a death in the family. I don't know exactly how long I'll need to be there so I got a 1 way ticket and I'll purchase the return ticket once I have a better idea of how long it'll take to get everything sorted out. Can you get a re-entry permit if you don't have a return flight?

[novacova]

Just now, jakow said:

Can you get a re-entry permit if you don't have a return flight?

Yes

[DrJack54]

45 minutes ago, jakow said:

Can you get a re-entry permit if you don't have a return flight?

Reentry Permit has zero to do with return flight.

Which airport are you exiting Thailand from.

Since urgent best to obtain reentry permit at airport on day of departure.

They also offer 200b service fee to take care of everything including photo for TM8

[jakow]

@novacova @DrJack54 Thanks! I'm leaving from BKK airport.

[DrJack54]

11 minutes ago, jakow said:

@novacova @DrJack54 Thanks! I'm leaving from BKK airport.

Reentry Permit at BKK is obtained after security and prior to passport control.

The desk is to left side of immigration ques.

1000b single reentry and 3800b multi. plus 200b if you opt for service assist

Zone 2

[black tabby12345]

Yes.

When you apply for the Re-Entry Permit, need to fill in (proposed)departure date from Thailand.

But no questions about Return Ticket to Thailand.

[CFCol]

15 hours ago, jakow said:

I need to go back to my country to deal with a death in the family. I don't know exactly how long I'll need to be there so I got a 1 way ticket and I'll purchase the return ticket once I have a better idea of how long it'll take to get everything sorted out. Can you get a re-entry permit if you don't have a return flight?

My wife was in the same boat earlier this month. The answer is yes, you can get a re-entry permit valid to the end date of your visa.

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, black tabby12345 said:

When you apply for the Re-Entry Permit, need to fill in (proposed)departure date from Thailand.

Just for others....the date you put is  just formality. 

Do not need to have flight on that day.

The reentry permit can be used from date of issue to expiry of current permission of stay..

[AjarnMartin]

18 hours ago, jakow said:

I need to go back to my country to deal with a death in the family. I don't know exactly how long I'll need to be there so I got a 1 way ticket and I'll purchase the return ticket once I have a better idea of how long it'll take to get everything sorted out. Can you get a re-entry permit if you don't have a return flight?

Jakob, I’m sorry for the circumstances surrounding your need to ask this question but the answer, as you will have seen by other contributors is YES.

 

However, one still has to appreciate that the RE-ENTRY permit has an expiry date perhaps linked to your Immigration Visa and it’s extension, so just be aware of this if you are, for any reason, contemplating a lengthy stay in your country.

[DrJack54]

7 minutes ago, AjarnMartin said:

......the RE-ENTRY permit has an expiry date perhaps linked to your Immigration Visa and it’s extension

The expiry date on reentry permit will  be  same as expiry of current permission of stay stamp. 

[barryw52]

20 hours ago, jakow said:

I need to go back to my country to deal with a death in the family. I don't know exactly how long I'll need to be there so I got a 1 way ticket and I'll purchase the return ticket once I have a better idea of how long it'll take to get everything sorted out. Can you get a re-entry permit if you don't have a return flight?

Yes the dates for your flights and even where you are going are never checked when you apply for a reentry permit.

 

[BritTim]

On 12/29/2024 at 9:35 PM, DrJack54 said:

Reentry Permit at BKK is obtained after security and prior to passport control.

The desk is to left side of immigration ques.

1000b single reentry and 3800b multi. plus 200b if you opt for service assist

Zone 2

 

Actually, there have been changes to the re-entry permit application at Suvarnabhumi. You now apply just after passport control. There are signs that direct you to the desk which you reach by turning left and walking to the end. The process is otherwise pretty much unchanged. As before, you can use your own completed form and photo, or you can pay 200 baht to have that dealt with for you.

[DrJack54]

3 hours ago, BritTim said:

You now apply just after passport control. There are signs that direct you to the desk which you reach by turning left and walking to the end.

Is this when you do not enter visa Zone 2.

Some folk using fast track lane (not available zone 2) turn left after passport control and walk to Zone 2.

Where is the "new desk/office" for reentry permit 

 

[SiSePuede419]

On 12/29/2024 at 8:34 PM, jakow said:

Can you get a re-entry permit if you don't have a return flight?

Don't worry.

The Thais have already figured out when you want to re-entry Thailand you will have already purchased a return flight, got on that flight ✈️ and show up to Immigration to get your entry stamp.

That's what a Reentry permit is for...

Reentry.

Hope this helps. 🫡

[frantick]

Also, upon your return, it helps to mention that you have a reentry stamp so the immigration officer notices it. At least I was thanked for mentioning it the last time I reentered. 

[sherwood]

6 hours ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Don't worry.

The Thais have already figured out when you want to re-entry Thailand you will have already purchased a return flight, got on that flight ✈️ and show up to Immigration to get your entry stamp.

That's what a Reentry permit is for...

Reentry.

Hope this helps. 🫡

What the absolute f$#@ are you talking about.

Struth 

[Crossy]

8 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Is this when you do not enter visa Zone 2.

Some folk using fast track lane (not available zone 2) turn left after passport control and walk to Zone 2.

Where is the "new desk/office" for reentry permit 

 

 

I'll be using it from Zone 2 on Friday AM, will report back 🙂 

[DrJack54]

30 minutes ago, Crossy said:

 

I'll be using it from Zone 2 on Friday AM, will report back 🙂 

Good.

The pic I posted earlier (not taken by me) can you confirm that is current pic that you will attend..

Also if you opt for service fee that is smoothe. 

My last reentry permit at DMK it was actually tad busy. 

Seemed I was only one with filled in TM8 pic attached

[Crossy]

Seriously people, trolling a Mod is at best "unwise"

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, bigt3116 said:

 

sorry, but where did you see the word urgent in the OP?

From the OP...

"I need to go back to my country to deal with a death in the family" 

 

The OP clearly looking to avoid time at local immigration hence asking about TM8 at airport. 

 

Please in threads direct advice to OP with helpful advice.