Re-Entry Permit (TM.8) — Single / Multiple Trip · Preserve Visa

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Compiled from the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541, the Emergency Decree on Managing the Work of Aliens B.E. 2560 (as amended), and published requirements of the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour, BOI, Social Security Office and the Labour Court, as cited on each service page. Government fees are official rates passed through at cost; stated durations are estimates that depend on authority queues.

• Q14186. Re-Entry Permit (TM.8) — Single / Multiple Trip · Preserve Visa — key steps and requirements

  Non-Immigrant visa holders (B / O / O-A / O-X — LTR exempt) must obtain a Re-Entry Permit (TM.8) before leaving Thailand; otherwise the visa is voided on departure. Two types: (1) Single re-entry quoted on request; (2) Multiple re-entry quoted on request (unlimited trips until visa expiry). File at: Chaeng Wattana (same-day), provincial Immigration (1–3 days), or BKK/DMK airport counters (30 min). Documents: TM.8, passport, TM.6, WP (if any), 4×6 photo. Service quoted after document review. Sources: https://www.immigration.go.th/

• Q14188. Re-Entry Permit (TM.8) — Single / Multiple Trip · Preserve Visa — turnaround and starting fee?

  Turnaround 30 min (airport) – 1 day (Immigration); service quoted after document review. Work-permit government fees follow the Department of Employment schedule and are passed through at cost.

• Q14197. Forgot to get Re-Entry before flying?

  Get it at the airport Immigration counter before check-in (BKK Terminal 2 Level 4, DMK Terminal 1 Level 3, 24/7). Same fee — Single quoted on request.

• Q14198. Difference from a Multiple Entry visa?

  A ME visa is issued abroad and permits unlimited entries during its validity. A Re-Entry Permit is used with Single Entry visas or extensions to preserve the extension when leaving.

• Q14199. Extension of Stay vs Re-Entry?

  Extension of Stay is the permission to remain (from TM.7). Re-Entry keeps that extension alive when you leave. A 1-year Extension + Multiple Re-Entry is the most cost-effective combo.

• Q14200. Any cheaper alternative?

  No — fees are set by ministerial regulation B.E. 2522 (revised 2016): Single quoted on request Multiple quoted on request. Airport pricing is identical.

• Q14201. How long is the Re-Entry Permit valid?

  Until the underlying visa / extension expires — e.g. if the extension has 8 months left, the multiple re-entry works for those 8 months. A new extension requires a new re-entry permit.

• Q14202. LTR visa — need Re-Entry?

  No — LTR includes 10 years of multiple entries (LTR Emergency Decree B.E. 2565, s.6.2), and no 90-day reporting either.

• Q14203. Does an APEC ABTC replace Re-Entry?

  No — ABTC covers entry to member APEC economies only; Non-B / extension holders in Thailand still need TM.8.

• Q14204. Children / infants — separate Re-Entry?

  Yes — any minor with their own passport needs the TM.8 stamped in their own passport regardless of age.

• Q956222. What are the end-to-end steps for re entry permit?

  We start with a document and fact review, prepare and verify the file, submit to the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau, follow up on any queries raised by officials, and hand over the completed result with a full copy set. For re entry permit a case manager tracks every stage and reports status. Call +66 83-249-4999 · LINE @NYCLI · nyclegal@ilc.ltd

• Q956224. Which documents are required for re entry permit?

  The baseline set is the applicant's ID or passport, the original documents relating to re entry permit, proof of connection (house registration, company affidavit or the underlying contract) and a power of attorney if a representative attends. The exact list follows the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau requirements on the filing date; we send a case-specific checklist before your appointment.

• Q956226. How long does re entry permit take?

  Timing depends on the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau queue, how complete your file is, and public holidays. Our own preparation usually takes a few business days; the official stage is an estimate that can shift. We give you a realistic re entry permit timeline before starting and update you as it progresses.

• Q956228. What costs are involved in re entry permit and how are they calculated?

  There are two components: official government fees passed through at the published rate, and our professional fee, which depends on scope, document volume and urgency of re entry permit. Fees are quoted case by case based on complexity and document volume — ask our team before work starts. You always receive a written breakdown before work begins — no hidden charges.

• Q956230. Can re entry permit be handled if I live upcountry or overseas?

  Yes. Send photos of your documents via LINE for a feasibility check, then we proceed under a power of attorney, or you sign at a Royal Thai Embassy/Consulate where you live and courier the originals back. For re entry permit we map out the fastest and safest option before you commit.

• Q956232. What are the most common mistakes in re entry permit and how do we prevent them?

  The usual causes of rejection are name spellings that differ between documents, documents that expire before the filing date, uncertified copies, and translations that do not match the original. the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau returns files for exactly these reasons, so we cross-check names, dates and seals across every page before submitting re entry permit.

• Q956234. Which laws or regulations govern re entry permit?

  The framework is set by the Royal Decree on Managing the Work of Foreigners B.E. 2560 and the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541, together with the regulations and notifications issued by the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau, which are revised from time to time. Before advising on re entry permit we verify the version in force on the filing date and rely on official sources rather than second-hand summaries.

• Q956236. What happens if re entry permit is rejected or returned for correction?

  First we obtain the written reason from the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau, then separate formal defects (fixable and quickly refiled) from substantive or eligibility issues (which need a change of approach). Where the error is ours, we redo re entry permit at no extra professional fee and coordinate until the matter is resolved.

• Q956238. Who is re entry permit for, and what are the eligibility conditions?

  It suits anyone who must present the result of re entry permit to a government body, bank, educational institution or overseas counterparty. Applicant eligibility and supporting documents follow the Department of Employment and the Immigration Bureau rules; some cases require the document holder in person or a properly executed power of attorney. We screen eligibility free of charge before accepting the case.

• Q956240. How long does the result of re entry permit stay valid?

  Certified documents rarely carry an expiry date themselves, but most receiving authorities require issuance within 3–6 months of submission, and some are stricter. Check the destination's rule before starting re entry permit so nothing has to be redone; we plan the sequence around your filing deadline.