Re-entry Permit · TM.8
Re-entry permit
Leaving Thailand without this permit? Your permission to stay is cancelled. One of the costliest mistakes — and one of the easiest to avoid.
Last checked: 24.10.2026
- Single entry
- 1,000 THB
- Multiple entries
- 3,800 THB
- Form
- TM.8
- When
- Before leaving Thailand
Why it matters
According to the Immigration Bureau, a foreign national who leaves Thailand without a re-entry permit has their permission to stay deemed cancelled. With the permit, you can come back and stay until the end of your permitted period.
What you need
- Passport.
- A TM.8 form with a 4×6 cm photo taken within the last six months.
- Copies of your passport pages: personal details, validity, the last entry stamp, and an extension stamp if you have one.
Where to get it
At an immigration office, before leaving Thailand. At the airport, the permit is issued only to certain groups of foreign nationals, so don't count on it.
Costs
| # | Item | Paid to | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official fee | The Thai authority | 1,000 THB (single entry) or 3,800 THB (multiple entries) |
| 2 | Service fee | Visatiq | Optional: our partner in Thailand files it for you, quoted on request |
| 3 | Third-party costs | The party providing them | Photocopies and photos |
There is no guarantee whatsoever that the application will be approved. The decision rests solely with the authorities. The official fee is non-refundable.
Official sources
Last checked: 24.10.2026. Rules change, so always verify against the official source before applying.