Re-entry Permit | Niti Legal Advisory

Thai Re-entry Permit

Maintain your visa status when traveling outside Thailand. Complete information and application procedures.

What is a Re-entry Permit?

A re-entry permit is an official authorization that allows foreign nationals with valid Thai visas to temporarily leave the Kingdom without losing their current visa status. Without this permit, your visa is automatically cancelled upon departure.

If you have been granted permission to re-enter Thailand with your current visa intact, you can continue your stay for the remaining validity period upon your return.

Key Benefits

Maintain current visa validity

Travel outside Thailand without visa cancellation

Affordable and straightforward application process

Application Procedures

Prepare Required Documents

Gather all necessary documentation and application fees as specified below.

Visit Immigration Office

Present your documents in person at the designated immigration office.

Submit Application

Complete the application form (TM.8) and submit with all required documents.

Receive Permit

Obtain your re-entry permit and maintain it during your travels.

Required Documents

Documentation

Valid passport
Completed TM.8 form (attached photograph 4×6 cm, not older than 6 months)
Copy of passport biographical page
Copy of passport expiration date page
Copy of personal information page (if any)
Copy of last entry permit stamp
Copy of extension stamp to stay in Thailand (if any)

Single Entry Permit

1,000 ฿

Valid for one exit and re-entry

Multiple Entry Permit

3,800 ฿

Valid for multiple exits and re-entries

Where to Apply

Bangkok Area (Foreigners & Business Operators)

Immigration Division 1, 2nd Floor, Building B (South Side)

Government Complex, Chaengwattana Road

Lak Si District, Bangkok 10210

Migrant Workers (Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam)

Immigration Division 1, 2nd Floor, Building B (South Side)

Government Complex, Chaengwattana Road

Lak Si District, Bangkok 10210

Special Category Applicants

For applicants under Special Law, Petroleum Law, Investment Law, or Industrial Estate Authority:

Sub-Division 3, Immigration Division 1

One Stop Service, One Bangkok Building, Parade Zone, 6th Floor

Lumpini Subdistrict, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok

Airport Application

Alternatively, apply at Passport Control (International Departures) on the date of your departure from Thailand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, if you plan to leave Thailand and return on the same visa. Tourist visas are typically cancelled upon departure unless you have a re-entry permit.
The application is usually processed immediately on the same day. You can receive your permit within hours of submission.
Yes, you can apply at Passport Control (International Departures) on the date of your departure. However, it is recommended to apply in advance at an immigration office.
Your current visa will be automatically cancelled. You will need to apply for a new visa to re-enter Thailand.
The re-entry permit allows you to leave and re-enter Thailand multiple times (if you have a multiple entry permit) during its validity period.