JCP108 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Backstory: I entered Thailand on February 11, 2020 on a non-immigrant multi-entry visa for purpose of visiting my Thai spouse. Validity of that visa was until Jan 16, 2021. On April 21, 2020, I applied for, and was granted, a retirement extension good until May 10, 2021. Today: I went to CW and filled out and presented the 90-day report form. The agent who processed that for me accepted it and then said that I had to also renew my original visa by applying for a certificate of entry. I tried to ask why I needed that when I thought that my getting the retirement extension was sufficient for remaining in the country. He couldn't explain it to me in English but told me I had to apply for the re-entry certificate. So, I filled out the form for the re-entry certificate and when I spoke with the new agent, she couldn't explain it to me either. The only thing that they both could say was that if I didn't get the re-entry certificate, the retirement visa sticker in my passport would not be enough. They said I had to "renew" the original visa that I used to enter the country if I wanted to be able to leave and get back in. Then, they charged me $3,800 Baht. Is that as it should be? I thought once I got the retirement extension, I just had to do a 90-day report as scheduled, then re-up in a year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 You do not have to have a re-entry permit. It is only needed if you travel to keep your extension valid when you enter the country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCP108 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 15 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: You do not have to have a re-entry permit. It is only needed if you travel to keep your extension valid when you enter the country. So I understand correctly: Since I don't currently have a plan to travel, I don't need the re-entry permit. But, if I decided to travel out and back in during my year that my extension is valid, I would need the permit to get back in. The visa extension would not be sufficient to show upon re-entry at a Thai airport. Is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 correct 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCP108 Posted July 9, 2020 Author Share Posted July 9, 2020 Thanks. I appreciate the clarification. Was confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 24 minutes ago, JCP108 said: So I understand correctly: Since I don't currently have a plan to travel, I don't need the re-entry permit. But, if I decided to travel out and back in during my year that my extension is valid, I would need the permit to get back in. The visa extension would not be sufficient to show upon re-entry at a Thai airport. Is that correct? Correct and sounds like you got screwed !! Not required to buy a re-entry permit ( 1000 baht single entry, 3,800 baht multi entry ) unless you plan to leave the country and use the re-entry to gain entry. During these uncertain times for future travel it is ill advised to purchase something that possibly is not going to be used. Re-entry permits can be purchased at immigration or airports ( on exit ) as and when required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stouricks Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 90 day report is very simple. You report every 90 days to say you still live where you did last time, or you have moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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