Has anyone recently used the "e-mail your TM8 ahead" option for the application of a re-entry permit? I just did and got a "recipient's mailbox is full, message returned to sender", which I assume is not a good sign. Other than joining the queue at the airport, which is currently the easiest / quickest way and location to a re-entry permit?

Saturday morning at Suan Plu (Closes at 12:00) or go to Cheang Wattana on weekdays.

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Thanks. So probably a couple of hours wait then?

Anyone know what kind of waiting time there is for getting the reentry permit at the airport?

You obtain after check-in for flight in the immigration area so believe 30 minutes or less is normal. But only open 06-2400.

You obtain after check-in for flight in the immigration area so believe 30 minutes or less is normal. But only open 06-2400.

Thanks Lop Buri3. We're planning on fast tracking ( http://www.limousine.in.th/fast-track-immigration.html ) through immigration. Would you happen to know if it's then still possible to get to the reentry permit counter? As I understand it, fast track counters are not in the (same) immigration area?

Have no idea but it would appear to only point you in the right direction so expect in the same areas

I have never heard of being able to get a re-entry permit by email, or is it just sending the application form in advance? Is this something new?

I know that any immigration office can issue the permit.

Edited May 17, 201214 yr by Colabamumbai

It's a Bangkok only thing that allows you to email your application in and just pay for the permit and get it stamped when you get to immigration. It can save a lot time I understand.

Actually is is an old system only used at Suan Plu and not apparently currently supported with much enthusiasm since started years ago with a drive up window that was almost never used. Suspect it was designed for free time processing by officers who never seem to have any free time.

You obtain after check-in for flight in the immigration area so believe 30 minutes or less is normal. But only open 06-2400.

Thanks Lop Buri3. We're planning on fast tracking ( http://www.limousine...mmigration.html ) through immigration. Would you happen to know if it's then still possible to get to the reentry permit counter? As I understand it, fast track counters are not in the (same) immigration area?

Airport staff of the immigration fast track service confirmed that it's not possible to combine fast track and reentry permit application at the airport, as the fast track lanes completely bypass the immigration area.

All of which argues, again, for getting at least a single entry Re-Entry permit for baht 1,000 when you do your annual extension. Good insurance, sure saves headaches and worries later in the game if you need to depart.

Mac