JAS21 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I have a Multi entry O visa as we intend visiting Thailand more than once this year. I have already used it once. We go again In June and then retire there at xmas. I read on orchidinsiam web site that "You should note that a visa ceases to be valid if you leave the country during the validity of the visa unless you have paid and applied for a RE-ENTRY visa, before you leave the country". Is this correct..I thought that you only needed a re-entry permit after the first year of a retirement visa..which I intend to get . If so I have to get another visa? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krub Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I have a Multi entry O visa as we intend visiting Thailand more than once this year. I have already used it once. We go again In June and then retire there at xmas.I read on orchidinsiam web site that "You should note that a visa ceases to be valid if you leave the country during the validity of the visa unless you have paid and applied for a RE-ENTRY visa, before you leave the country". Is this correct..I thought that you only needed a re-entry permit after the first year of a retirement visa..which I intend to get . If so I have to get another visa? Is your visa Non-Im O ? Does it say multi entry on the visa ? What is the validity of the visa ? If it says multi entries, you do not need re-entry permit as long as you re-enter Thailand within the validity of the visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 That information is false. An "extension of stay" becomes invalid if you exit the country - not a visa. Until you decide to extend your stay on a yearly basis you do not need a re-entry permit with a multi entry visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted March 31, 2006 Author Share Posted March 31, 2006 (edited) I have a Multi entry O visa as we intend visiting Thailand more than once this year. I have already used it once. We go again In June and then retire there at xmas. I read on orchidinsiam web site that "You should note that a visa ceases to be valid if you leave the country during the validity of the visa unless you have paid and applied for a RE-ENTRY visa, before you leave the country". Is this correct..I thought that you only needed a re-entry permit after the first year of a retirement visa..which I intend to get . If so I have to get another visa? Is your visa Non-Im O ? Does it say multi entry on the visa ? What is the validity of the visa ? If it says multi entries, you do not need re-entry permit as long as you re-enter Thailand within the validity of the visa. ................................................................................ ........................... Yes its a Non Immigrant 'O' multy entry. I intend using it three times..the last time to go there to settle (within one year of date of issue)..take all the necessary paperwork and change it to a retirement visa in Thailand. My wife is a Thai National. Then I understand I can exit and re-enter Thailand freely during the first year of the retirement visa..after renewal I then need a re-entry permit each time I leave...correct? Thanks Edited March 31, 2006 by John45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 You will not change the visa. You will extend your stay when you and wife visit immigration. Any travel after that point will require a re entry permit. That visit to immigration will also start your 90 day address report clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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