ThLT 49 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 If you extend your visa-exemption stamp 1 week before it ends, and you also get a re-entry permit to go outside the country. If you then apply for a visa at an embassy/consulate in another country, and it gets refused, in theory, is your VE extension and re-entry permit still valid? Link to post Share on other sites
steve187 6,078 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 yes as long as you do the extension before getting the re-entry permit 1 Link to post Share on other sites
DrJack54 7,032 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 1 minute ago, steve187 said: yes as long as you do the extension before getting the re-entry permit Steve will consulate be happy to issue visa with current re-entry permit in passport. Guess so Link to post Share on other sites
Just Weird 6,648 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 20 minutes ago, steve187 said: yes as long as you do the extension before getting the re-entry permit Re-entry permits are issued to visitors who entered on a visa exemption? Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Denis 6,609 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, Just Weird said: Re-entry permits are issued to visitors who entered on a visa exemption? It may seem strange at first glance, but I would argue Why Not? E.g. if you entered Visa-exempt via a land-border, but need to exit Thailand 1 week later for a short trip abroad, it might be better for you to keep the 30 day permission to stay alive, than having it voided by exiting the country. As there are only 2 land-border crossings per calendar year allowed, you might want to preserve one. Link to post Share on other sites
DrJack54 7,032 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Just Weird said: Re-entry permits are issued to visitors who entered on a visa exemption? Re-entry permit "protects" your current permission of stay. VE has a permission of stay. As does any extension. Edited December 12, 2019 by DrJack54 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Just Weird 6,648 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 3 hours ago, DrJack54 said: 3 hours ago, Just Weird said: Re-entry permits are issued to visitors who entered on a visa exemption? Re-entry permit "protects" your current permission of stay. VE has a permission of stay. As does any extension. I'm well aware of the purpose of re-entry permits, I have one myself, my question was whether re-entry permits are given on visa-exempt entries. Link to post Share on other sites
Just Weird 6,648 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Peter Denis said: It may seem strange at first glance, but I would argue Why Not? I wasn't making an argument for, or against it, or asking whether it was logical, I was asking if anyone knew whether they applied to VE entries. I'm pretty sure that they don't. Edited December 12, 2019 by Just Weird Link to post Share on other sites
steve187 6,078 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 8 hours ago, Just Weird said: I wasn't making an argument for, or against it, or asking whether it was logical, I was asking if anyone knew whether they applied to VE entries. I'm pretty sure that they don't. don't be too sure , because they can be issued against a VE entry. why would it be different to a tourist visa entry Link to post Share on other sites
steve187 6,078 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 12 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Steve will consulate be happy to issue visa with current re-entry permit in passport. Guess so not sure you could have both in passport at the same time, Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Denis 6,609 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 10 hours ago, Just Weird said: I'm well aware of the purpose of re-entry permits, I have one myself, my question was whether re-entry permits are given on visa-exempt entries. @ubonjoe> Can you get a re-entry permit to protect your permission to stay from a Visa-Exempt entry? And for a SETV? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
ubonjoe 47,604 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 37 minutes ago, Peter Denis said: Can you get a re-entry permit to protect your permission to stay from a Visa-Exempt entry? And for a SETV? You can get one for a tourist visa entry without a problem. It might be difficult to get one for a 30 day visa exempt entry at some immigration offices. They might say you should get a new visa exempt entry instead of a re-entry permit. But in the OP's case he would be getting one for the 30 day extension of visa exempt entry which would be different and should not be a problem. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
ThLT 49 Posted December 13, 2019 Author Share Posted December 13, 2019 Thanks, this is good to know. I think having a backup (/peace of mind) is definitely worth the 1000฿ for the re-entry permit. Link to post Share on other sites
Just Weird 6,648 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 3 hours ago, ThLT said: Thanks, this is good to know. I think having a backup (/peace of mind) is definitely worth the 1000฿ for the re-entry permit. You'll be in the position of being able to confirm the correct answer, please let us know the result after you've applied for the re-entry permit. Link to post Share on other sites
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