RE-ENTRY PERMIT
Leave Thailand Without Losing Your Stay Permission
A Re-Entry Permit helps eligible foreign residents preserve their existing permission to stay when travelling outside Thailand.
UNDERSTANDING RE ENTRY PERMIT
What Happens When You Leave Thailand?
A Re Entry Permit preserves your existing permission to stay in Thailand when you leave the country and plan to return during the remaining period of your current permission.
Leaving Without a Re Entry Permit
If you leave Thailand without the required Re Entry Permit, your existing permission to stay may no longer remain valid when you attempt to return.
Returning With a Re Entry Permit
A valid Re Entry Permit allows you to leave Thailand and return while preserving the remaining period of your existing permission to stay.
A Re Entry Permit is not a new visa. It protects the remaining validity of your existing permission to stay when you travel outside Thailand.
SINGLE OR MULTIPLE
Which Re Entry Permit Do You Need?
Choose the type of Re Entry Permit according to how often you expect to leave and return to Thailand during the validity of your current permission to stay.
Single Re Entry Permit
Number of Entries : One re entry
Best For : Travellers who plan to leave and return to Thailand once during the validity of their current permission to stay.
Key Point : Once the Re Entry Permit has been used for the return to Thailand, it cannot be used again.
Multiple Re Entry Permit
Number of Entries : Multiple re entries
Best For : Travellers who expect to leave and return to Thailand more than once during the validity of their current permission to stay.
Key Point : The permit supports multiple departures and returns during the applicable period.
If you expect to travel outside Thailand several times, a Multiple Re Entry Permit may be more suitable. If you only plan to travel once, a Single Re Entry Permit may be sufficient.
WHO NEEDS A RE ENTRY PERMIT?
Are You Planning to Leave Thailand?
If you are staying in Thailand under a valid permission to stay and plan to travel outside the country before that permission expires, you should check whether you need a Re Entry Permit before departure.
Retirement Stay
Foreign residents staying in Thailand under a retirement related permission should arrange a Re Entry Permit before travelling abroad if they intend to preserve their current permission to stay.
Marriage Related Stay
Those staying in Thailand under a marriage related permission should check their Re Entry Permit requirements before leaving Thailand.
Work Related Stay
Foreign residents with a valid work related permission to stay should check whether a Re Entry Permit is required before travelling outside Thailand.
Education Related Stay
Students and other foreign residents staying under an education related permission should check their Re Entry Permit requirements before departure.
The important question is not which visa you hold. Check whether you have a valid permission to stay that you want to preserve when leaving Thailand.
REQUIREMENTS & DOCUMENTS
What Do You Need to Apply?
Prepare the required documents before applying for your Re Entry Permit. The exact requirements may vary depending on your circumstances and the immigration office handling your application.
Passport
Your original passport and the relevant passport information required for the application.
TM.8 Application Form
A completed TM.8 application form for the Re Entry Permit.
Photograph
A recent passport style photograph that meets the applicable immigration requirements.
Supporting Documents
Copies of relevant passport and immigration documents may be required, depending on your current permission to stay and application circumstances.
Additional documents may be requested depending on your immigration status and individual circumstances.
WHEN TO APPLY
Apply Before You Leave Thailand
If you plan to travel outside Thailand while your current permission to stay is still valid, arrange your Re Entry Permit before leaving the country.
Check Your Current Permission
Confirm that your current permission to stay remains valid and determine whether you need to preserve it when travelling outside Thailand.
Apply Before Departure
Complete your Re Entry Permit application before leaving Thailand. Do not wait until after departure if you need to preserve your existing permission to stay.
Return to Thailand
Return to Thailand within the applicable period of your existing permission to stay and present the relevant travel and immigration documents when required.
The Re Entry Permit should be arranged before you leave Thailand if you intend to preserve your existing permission to stay.
ALT BUTLER
Need Help With Your Re Entry Permit?
ALT Butler can help you check your current stay permission, determine which type of Re Entry Permit suits your travel plans and prepare the relevant documents before your departure.
Check Your Stay Status
We review your current permission to stay and help you understand whether a Re Entry Permit is required before you travel.
Prepare Your Documents
We help you organise the relevant documents and information required for your Re Entry Permit application.
Application Support
We assist with the application process and help you prepare before your departure from Thailand.
Your Re Entry Permit should be arranged before departure if you intend to preserve your existing permission to stay in Thailand.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Re Entry Permits and travelling outside Thailand while maintaining your existing permission to stay.
What is a Re Entry Permit?
A Re Entry Permit allows eligible foreign residents to leave Thailand and return while preserving the remaining period of their existing permission to stay.
Is a Re Entry Permit a visa?
No. A Re Entry Permit is not a new visa. Its purpose is to preserve an existing permission to stay when you leave Thailand.
Do I need a Re Entry Permit every time I leave Thailand?
If you intend to preserve your existing permission to stay, you should arrange the appropriate Re Entry Permit before leaving Thailand.
What is the difference between Single and Multiple Re Entry Permit?
A Single Re Entry Permit is for one re entry. A Multiple Re Entry Permit is intended for people who expect to leave and return to Thailand more than once during the applicable period.
What happens if I leave Thailand without a Re Entry Permit?
Your existing permission to stay may no longer remain valid when you return. If you want to preserve your current permission, arrange the Re Entry Permit before departure.
How long is a Re Entry Permit valid?
The Re Entry Permit is linked to your existing permission to stay. It does not create a new period of stay beyond the validity of your existing permission.
Can I apply for a Re Entry Permit at the airport?
Re Entry Permit services are available at certain international airports, subject to the availability and operating arrangements of the relevant immigration authorities. You should check the applicable service point before travelling.
Can I apply for a Re Entry Permit before my travel date?
Yes. The important point is that the Re Entry Permit should be obtained before you leave Thailand if you intend to preserve your existing permission to stay.
Can ALT Butler help with a Re Entry Permit?
Yes. ALT Butler can help you check your current stay permission, prepare the relevant documents and assist with the application process.
Does a Re Entry Permit extend my stay in Thailand?
No. A Re Entry Permit preserves the existing permission to stay. It does not extend or create a new period of stay.
RE ENTRY PERMIT
Planning to Travel Outside Thailand?
Make sure your existing permission to stay is properly protected before you leave Thailand. ALT Butler can help you prepare your Re Entry Permit and supporting documents.