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Re-entry permit for Thailand

Daniel Rossi
Written by
Daniel Rossi
Mark Chen
Reviewed by
Mark Chen

Verified against official sources on 12 October 2026.

Quick answer
Who it is for
Anyone with a Non-Immigrant visa extension who plans to travel outside Thailand and return.
Government fee
1,000 THB single · 3,800 THB multiple
How long it takes
Same day at the immigration office; also available at the airport

Our fee

from 1,500 THB

Who this is for

A good fit
You hold a Non-Immigrant visa extension (retirement, marriage, work, education)
You plan to leave Thailand and come back
You want your current permission to stay to survive the trip
Not this, if
You are on a tourist visa or visa exemption — these do not need a re-entry permit
You do not plan to return — no permit needed
You have a multiple-entry visa that has not yet been converted to an extension — the multiple entries serve the same purpose

What you need

Passport with the current extension stamp
Completed application form and photo
The fee, in cash

The final list of documents is set by the specific mission you file at.

What it costs

Single re-entry permitOne exit and return1,000 THB
Multiple re-entry permitUnlimited exits during the validity of your extension3,800 THB
Our supportAsk for a quote

How we work together

1
Assessment and filing strategy

You fill in a short questionnaire and hand over the basics of your case.

We assess the risk — past stamps, refusals, overstays — build the filing strategy and fix the final price with no hidden charges.

2
Assembling the document package

You collect the documents from our checklist — bank statement, certificates, photo, bookings.

We audit the documents: statement format, translations, dates, wording. You get corrections back.

3
Filing and communication

You complete the e-Visa form under our supervision and pay the consular fee.

We run the process, track the status and help you answer any follow-up request from the consulate.

4
Visa issued

You enter Thailand.

We check the issued visa for consulate errors and give you border-crossing instructions.

Common mistakes

01
Leaving without one

Your extension is cancelled the moment you pass through departure immigration. This is the single most common expensive mistake among long-stay residents.

02
Assuming the airport counter is always open

Counter hours vary by airport and by day. If you arrive late and it is closed, there is no fix.

03
Getting a single when you need a multiple

A second trip means a second 1,000 THB. If you travel often, the multiple at 3,800 THB is cheaper.

FAQ

What happens if I leave without a re-entry permit?

Your extension of stay is cancelled. When you return, you start over — with a new entry stamp, not the months you had left.

Can I get one at the airport?

Yes, most international airports have a counter. But the counter may close early or have a queue — getting it at the immigration office in advance is safer.

Single or multiple — which one?

Single covers one trip for 1,000 THB. Multiple covers every trip for 3,800 THB during your extension period. If you leave Thailand more than three times a year, multiple is cheaper.

Do tourist visas need a re-entry permit?

No. Re-entry permits are for Non-Immigrant visa extensions. Tourist visas and visa exemptions do not need one.

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