Re-entry Visa

[Nowaythatsreal]

I understand that it is possible to get a re-entry visa before departure at BKK airport. My worry would always be if the re-entry desk was unmanned for any reason my non-o visa application process would have to start from scratch upon my return 🤷‍♂️

[DrJack54]

9 minutes ago, Nowaythatsreal said:

I understand that it is possible to get a re-entry visa before departure at BKK airport. My worry would always be if the re-entry desk was unmanned for any reason my non-o visa application process would have to start from scratch upon my return 🤷‍♂️

That won't happen.

If the desk was ever "unmanned" you would draw staff to the fact and an immigration officer will attend.

It's bullet proof. 

They even provide a 200b option to fill in form + photo.

Single reentry 1000b

Multiple reentry 3800b 

Plus OPTIONAL service fee 200b 

[Upnotover]

It's actually a "Re-Entry Permit".  You might mention that to them at the desk when you get it.

[DrJack54]

Pick above is BKK.

Located Zone 2.

After security check and PRIOR to passport control.

The desk in pic is to left side of immigration lines

 

Note at DMK the reentry permit desk is just PAST immigration passport control. 

[Nowaythatsreal]

Well I am glad I asked. I thought they just stamped your passport and you were good to go (and come back of course). Can you download the form and supply your own passport sized photo?

[DrJack54]

https://www.diald.nu.ac.th/download/International Service/Overseas Staff/05 Re-Entry Permit/Form TM.8.pdf 

 

The form is double sided. You print it that way. 

Meaning end up with one sheet form. 

[DrJack54]

@Nowaythatsreal your other threads eg one attached indicate you wish to exit Thailand and reenter visa exempt.

Why now asking for reentry permit.

 

 

[UWEB]

37 minutes ago, Nowaythatsreal said:

I understand that it is possible to get a re-entry visa before departure at BKK airport. My worry would always be if the re-entry desk was unmanned for any reason my non-o visa application process would have to start from scratch upon my return 🤷‍♂️

If you are so worried about why not go to Immigration and apply for a Reentry Permit some days before your Departure Flight?

[Nowaythatsreal]

This post was just out of an academic interest in what might happen if the booth was not manned no more really 🥴

[richard_smith237]

Just now, Nowaythatsreal said:

This post was just out of an academic interest in what might happen if the booth was not manned no more really 🥴

 

The airport is never an empty place. 

 

IF the 'Re-entry Permit booth' is unmanned...   speak to an Immigration officer, they'll get someone to man it  (at suvarnabumi airport, there is an office very close by, the officer assigned for that roll maybe in that office).

 

 

 

 

[richard_smith237]

1 hour ago, Nowaythatsreal said:

My worry would always be if the re-entry desk was unmanned for any reason my non-o visa application process would have to start from scratch upon my return 🤷‍♂️

 

This is kind of similar to worrying that there is no one at the check-in counters for your flight, or there is no one manning all the immigration counters so you can't exit...

 

... Its somewhat of a 'non-issue' and concerning yourself with such matters is really over thinking things....  there is always someone there (or very nearby).

[Nowaythatsreal]

It’s not the same at all if a re-entry permit is not obtained when the checking staff eventually turn up (in your scenario) they will eventually check me in and my flight will leave. Upon return to Thailand with no re-entry permit I get the visa waiver 60 days and have to start the Non-O process from scratch 🥴.   

[DrJack54]

33 minutes ago, Nowaythatsreal said:

It’s not the same at all if a re-entry permit is not obtained when the checking staff eventually turn up (in your scenario) they will eventually check me in and my flight will leave

Not sure if you are serious.

You have been given sound advice.

You will be able to obtain reentry permit at airport.

I have over a dozen. Max time it ever took was 30min (once) .

Other times approx 5-10 mins.

 

Also as I posted earlier. Why have threads asking about border bounce and now reentry permits! 

 

[Nowaythatsreal]

The problem is that just because I ask a question everyone thinks I am in a particular situation. It’s not the case I just want to be clear what happens in certain situations 🤷‍♂️

[Maestro]

13 hours ago, Nowaythatsreal said:

The problem is that just because I ask a question everyone thinks I am in a particular situation. It’s not the case I just want to be clear what happens in certain situations 🤷‍♂️

 

I see. You aspire to become a so-called visa expert. To help you along, with reference to your topic title let me ask you the difference between a re-entry permit and a re-entry visa.

[Nowaythatsreal]

[Nowaythatsreal]

I guess you should address that question to Thai immigration at BKK airport 

[Bday Prang]

23 hours ago, Upnotover said:

It's actually a "Re-Entry Permit".  You might mention that to them at the desk when you get it.

I'm sure they would appreciate a pedant as much as the rest of us

[scorecard]

23 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

That won't happen.

If the desk was ever "unmanned" you would draw staff to the fact and an immigration officer will attend.

It's bullet proof. 

They even provide a 200b option to fill in form + photo.

Single reentry 1000b

Multiple reentry 3800b 

Plus OPTIONAL service fee 200b 

 Sure, however note that Thai PR holders must have an exit / re-entry stamp (in their passport and their PR book), but they are NOT available at the airport.

 

For PR holders exit /  re-entry stamps (both books) must be obtained at an immigration office prior to travel. 

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, scorecard said:

For PR holders exit /  re-entry stamps (both books) must be obtained at an immigration office prior to travel. 

True.

For some reason I have always found that strange. But them the rules. 

[Wrwest]

23 hours ago, Nowaythatsreal said:

Well I am glad I asked. I thought they just stamped your passport and you were good to go (and come back of course). Can you download the form and supply your own passport sized photo?

While I am in Chiang Mai, I go and get a Re-Entry Permit before any trip. The airport getting to the flight without any panic is worth it to me. I download the form or pick one up at Central Festival Mall Immigration (on the 2nd floor), bring my own photo, pay the 1000 baht fee, they stamp the Re-Entry Permit in my Passport.

[sandyf]

20 hours ago, Nowaythatsreal said:

It’s not the same at all if a re-entry permit is not obtained when the checking staff eventually turn up (in your scenario) they will eventually check me in and my flight will leave. Upon return to Thailand with no re-entry permit I get the visa waiver 60 days and have to start the Non-O process from scratch 🥴.   

It is certainly not the same. Checking in and clearing immigration are essential processes, getting a re-entry pemit is not.

Time constraints at the airport would mean the essential requirements take priority.

If you come back without a re-entry permit it is entirely of your own doing.