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What is a Multiple Entry Re-Entry Permit and why do I need one?

This is a detail that surprises many people and is important to understand from the outset. When Thai Immigration grants you a 12-month extension of stay, that extension is tied to you remaining inside Thailand. If you leave the country without a re-entry permit in your passport, your extension is automatically cancelled the moment you exit, even if only for a brief trip abroad.

A Multiple Entry Re-Entry Permit solves this problem as it allows you to leave and re-enter Thailand as many times as you like over the course of your 12-month extension validity period, without affecting your visa status in any way. Thailand Blueprint secures this permit for you on the same day as your 12-month extension, so you leave the immigration appointment with both stamped into your Passport and you can travel freely from day one.

Last verified 2 September 2026

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