MarvinBemand Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 i am on a tourist visa and thinking about travelling oversease, i understand i can apply for a re-entry permit at Immigration, but can i do this at the airport before departure ? will be more convenient. BR MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Yes you can do it at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Be aware that a re-entry permit does not prolong your stay in Thailand. You will only get the same date for permission of stay that you have now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Moved to visas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinBemand Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 How long does it take at the airport (how much time should I allow before I fly?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinBemand Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thank you for your info ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 If there's no line, you should be able to get it in 10 min.The both is just before immigrations.Fill out the T.M.8 application in advance to shorten the time.www.immigration.go.th/nov2004/download/tm8.doc The fee is 1000 baht + extra airport charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 It shouldn't take long. But is would be advisable to allow at least a half hour. At Suv they do photos, copies and form and etc. for a fee of 200 baht above the 1000 baht fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laolover88 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Chiang Mai..yes Suvanarbhum..No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 You are wrong re-entry permits are available at both airports in Bangkok 24 hours a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biplanebluey Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Wow is it really that much all over----- I am thinking of having a few days in Lau next month.Do you know how much it is at the Nong-kai border or are they all the same----Thanks Dougal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinity11 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I think there was a time they stopped! So did they start up again in bkk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 They do not have re-entry permit desks at any border crossings. You will have to get re-entry permit at the immigration office where you live. Re-entry permits cost the same everywhere, Single 1000 baht and multiple 3800. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I think there was a time they stopped! So did they start up again in bkk? YesThey re-opened a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) Had a multiple one done in Suvarnabhumi in August just before my flight, took about 15 minutes, good service. Edited October 23, 2013 by davethailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingdoc Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 So only at airports where you can get a new 30 day visa anyway if you are flying out and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I don't think you understand what a re-entry permit is for. A only keeps an existing permit to stay valid if you leave and re-enter the country it does not give you any any additional days in the country. As an example the OP has a 60 day permit to stay from his tourist visa valid to xx date he can leave and return using the re-entry permit to and keep that date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker9000 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Probably a stupid question, but on a 2-entry tourist visa, can the "use-by" (i.e., validity) date be extended at either an immigration office or at Swampy? Mine will lapse before my return to Thailand from an out-of-country trip. I'm guessing not, and I'll just have to go with the 30d stamp when I return. (Visa obtained from an honorary consulate and they only gave me a 90d validity for some reason.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 So only at airports where you can get a new 30 day visa anyway if you are flying out and back. Assuming the OP is a national of an eligible country, that is.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Probably a stupid question, but on a 2-entry tourist visa, can the "use-by" (i.e., validity) date be extended at either an immigration office or at Swampy? Mine will lapse before my return to Thailand from an out-of-country trip. I'm guessing not, and I'll just have to go with the 30d stamp when I return. (Visa obtained from an honorary consulate and they only gave me a 90d validity for some reason.)It is not possible to extend the validity date of a visa.You could make a border run to use the 2nd entry before you leave and get a re-entry permit to keep the 60 day permit to stay alive that you could extend by 30 days at immigration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbalEd Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) Excuse my ignorance here. Do I understand correctly? If you are in Thailand on a 90 day tourist visa (one entry only) and you leave the country before the 90 days is up, you can get a reentry permit and return to Thailand and reenter on that same visa? (That is, assuming the visa date has not expired.) Edited October 23, 2013 by HerbalEd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 A tourist visa only gives a 60 day entry extendable by 30 days. You can get a re-entry permit for the 60 days or the remainder of the 60 days plus the 30 day extension remaining after the extension is applied for. The validity date of the visa does not matter since it does limit the amount of time you can spend in the country it is only the last day you can use the visa for entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbalEd Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 A tourist visa only gives a 60 day entry extendable by 30 days. You can get a re-entry permit for the 60 days or the remainder of the 60 days plus the 30 day extension remaining after the extension is applied for. The validity date of the visa does not matter since it does limit the amount of time you can spend in the country it is only the last day you can use the visa for entry. My bad ... I knew tourist visa is for 60 days plus can get 30-day extension. Also know detail about visa expiration date. However, I did not know about the reentry permit ... and I've come into Thailand many times on a tourist visa. Anyway, this is great news for me and definitely something I'll take advantage of in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Do you understand that the re-entry permit only provides your current permitted to stay - if you are currently allowed to stay until 30 November your re-entry permit will have that 30 November date and that is what your new entry stamp will be. You will not gain any time but you will be able to complete that current stay and if an extension is allowed to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoli Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 A tourist visa only gives a 60 day entry extendable by 30 days. You can get a re-entry permit for the 60 days or the remainder of the 60 days plus the 30 day extension remaining after the extension is applied for. The validity date of the visa does not matter since it does limit the amount of time you can spend in the country it is only the last day you can use the visa for entry. My bad ... I knew tourist visa is for 60 days plus can get 30-day extension. Also know detail about visa expiration date. However, I did not know about the reentry permit ... and I've come into Thailand many times on a tourist visa. Anyway, this is great news for me and definitely something I'll take advantage of in the future. If you have been going in and out before without a re-entry permit, I am guessing that you are on a visa exempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbalEd Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Do you understand that the re-entry permit only provides your current permitted to stay - if you are currently allowed to stay until 30 November your re-entry permit will have that 30 November date and that is what your new entry stamp will be. You will not gain any time but you will be able to complete that current stay and if an extension is allowed to do that. Yes, fully understand. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterphil Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I don't think you understand what a re-entry permit is for. A only keeps an existing permit to stay valid if you leave and re-enter the country it does not give you any any additional days in the country. As an example the OP has a 60 day permit to stay from his tourist visa valid to xx date he can leave and return using the re-entry permit to and keep that date. Thanks very much for this information. I have used up so many tourist visas before the expiry date ive lost count. Once i left for 7 days and used up an entry. This is great info, thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker9000 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) Probably a stupid question, but on a 2-entry tourist visa, can the "use-by" (i.e., validity) date be extended at either an immigration office or at Swampy? Mine will lapse before my return to Thailand from an out-of-country trip. I'm guessing not, and I'll just have to go with the 30d stamp when I return. (Visa obtained from an honorary consulate and they only gave me a 90d validity for some reason.)It is not possible to extend the validity date of a visa.You could make a border run to use the 2nd entry before you leave and get a re-entry permit to keep the 60 day permit to stay alive that you could extend by 30 days at immigration. That's an idea. I know this gimmick won't possibly fly, but I'll ask anyway... Instead of the border run, could you exit through immigration at Swampy, then turn right around and come right back in again, thus activating the 2nd entry. THEN, obtain the re-entry permit, and exit again and make the overseas trip? 'Don't know what I'd put on the arrival card on the turnaround... Edited October 24, 2013 by hawker9000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 No it is not possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker9000 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 (edited) What if a flight is cancelled and I HAVE to come back in again to spend the night? (WHICH, if you're trying to fly to Manila today, is actually a real possibility!) Edited October 24, 2013 by hawker9000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Could I actually rely on the Re entry permit counter to be open on the day of departure from Chiang Mai airport? Wouldn't want to lose my non o visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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