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Re-Entry Permit (TM.8) · ↩️ Single Re-Entry Permit × 🇰🇷 South Korean passport

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Single Re-Entry Permit × South Korean passport — Buy Single Re-Entry THB 1,000 BEFORE flying out — keeps your current Thai visa alive

ข้อมูลสำคัญ · Entity Panel
Type
Single Re-Entry
Govt fee
THB 1,000
Validity
Valid until current visa expiry · one de
Filing
ที่สำนักงาน ตม. ใกล้บ้าน หรือเคาน์เต
Passport
🇰🇷 South Korean passport

Buy Single Re-Entry THB 1,000 BEFORE flying out — keeps your current Thai visa alive For South Korean passport applicants นักธุรกิจเกาหลี/ครู K-Pop/นักเรียนใน Bangkok ที่ต้องเตรียมเอกสาร 가족관계증명서 — NYC Visa handles the airport / local Immigration counter queue end-to-end.

Validity: Valid until current visa expiry · one departure — Fee THB 1,000

Eligibility: Holds an unexpired Thai visa/extension (Non-B, Non-O, ED, Retirement, LTR, Elite, DTV) · currently in Thailand · valid TM.30

Documents: Form TM.8 · original passport · one 4×6 cm photo · THB 1,000 cash

Common pitfall for South Korean passport files: Common pitfall: leaving Thailand WITHOUT a re-entry permit — your visa and Work Permit are auto-cancelled and must be restarted from scratch

Best fit: Travelers with one upcoming trip — overseas meeting, family visit, short single trip

Eligibility

Holds an unexpired Thai visa/extension (Non-B, Non-O, ED, Retirement, LTR, Elite, DTV) · currently in Thailand · valid TM.30

Documents

Form TM.8 · original passport · one 4×6 cm photo · THB 1,000 cash

Filing point

ที่สำนักงาน ตม. ใกล้บ้าน หรือเคาน์เตอร์ Re-Entry ที่สนามบิน BKK/DMK (ก่อนเช็คอิน)

Common pitfall

Common pitfall: leaving Thailand WITHOUT a re-entry permit — your visa and Work Permit are auto-cancelled and must be restarted from scratch

Who fits

Travelers with one upcoming trip — overseas meeting, family visit, short single trip

Same day
Filing time
฿1,000
Govt fee
3,400+
Cases/yr
HowTo · ขั้นตอน

How to file Single Re-Entry Permit

  1. 1

    Re-Entry only attaches to a still-active visa — confirm expiry date BEFORE paying THB 1,000

  2. 2

    Complete TM.8 form (download from immigration.go.th) + one 4×6 cm photo

  3. 3

    ที่สำนักงาน ตม. ใกล้บ้าน หรือเคาน์เตอร์ Re-Entry ที่สนามบิน BKK/DMK (ก่อนเช็คอิน)

  4. 4

    Cash only — THB 1,000 per permit

  5. 5

    Same-day stamp added to passport; verify dates match your existing visa

  6. 6

    Present passport to IM officer on return; stamp protects your visa from auto-cancellation

FAQ · AEO Block

FAQ · Single Re-Entry Permit for South Korean passport

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Single Re-Entry Permit for South Korean passport — where to file and what to bring?

Single Re-Entry Permit for South Korean passport holders: THB 1,000 · Valid until current visa expiry · one departure

Available at airport?

Yes at BKK/DMK 2-3 hrs before check-in · counter opposite Immigration · cash only

Single vs Multiple?

≥ 4 trips/yr → Multiple THB 3,800 · single trip → Single THB 1,000

What if I forget?

You can re-enter but Non-B/Non-O is cancelled — must reapply for visa & Work Permit

Valid for DTV?

DTV is already multi-entry for 5 yrs — no separate Re-Entry needed

Valid for LTR?

LTR includes multi re-entry — no extra purchase needed

Can I file for family?

Yes — bring TM.8 + each passport + separate cash per applicant

Replace Multi-Entry visa?

No — Re-Entry only preserves the existing visa; once visa expires the stamp is void

Common pitfall?

Common pitfall: leaving Thailand WITHOUT a re-entry permit — your visa and Work Permit are auto-cancelled and must be restarted from scratch

Why Choose NYC Visa & Translation

How to choose the right Single Re-Entry Permit · South Korean passport provider in Thailand

Choosing the right Single Re-Entry Permit · South Korean passport provider directly impacts the success and turnaround of your case. NYC Visa & Translation has worked with Immigration Bureau since 2010, handling a broad real-world caseload across government documents, certified translations, and documents intended for use abroad. Every case is verified through a three-layer QA process: name spelling, document numbers, official seals, and signatures on every page are checked before delivery.

Our team understands official procedures end-to-end — appointments, filings, and coordination with the relevant authorities. You do not have to travel back and forth or risk rejection. Our Single Re-Entry Permit · South Korean passport service supports Express handling that completes in half the standard turnaround.

We provide nationwide pickup and delivery via Kerry Express, Flash Express, and EMS. Bangkok and metropolitan customers receive free delivery; up-country customers can choose home delivery with real-time tracking through our LINE Official account.

Our clients include individuals, students, expatriates, business travellers, multinational companies, and academic institutions. We handle every document type — house registration, ID card, passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, diploma, transcript, employment certificate, power of attorney, business contracts, and medical records.

Our Single Re-Entry Permit · South Korean passport workflow runs in six clear stages: (1) receive originals and copies, (2) QA-audit the source for issues that would cause rejection, (3) translate through a native-speaker linguist, (4) certify with the authority required by the receiving country, (5) file and follow up at each government touchpoint, and (6) deliver plus retain a signed PDF you can re-download for five years. A single Case Officer owns your file end-to-end, eliminating hand-off errors that plague larger firms.

We invest continuously in compliance practices aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), Thailand PDPA (personal-data protection), and AES-256 file encryption. Every upload runs over TLS 1.3 only. Enterprise and law-firm clients can request an NDA before intake — our legal team signs same-day.

Beyond single-document work, we bundle end-to-end packages for clients preparing multiple certificates at once — e.g. a "moving abroad" bundle (house registration + birth + marriage + diploma + transcript with MFA + embassy) that reduces the number of trips and total lead time versus filing each item separately. Approval remains at the discretion of the receiving authority; contact our team for scope and fees.

What sets us apart is a 15-year direct working relationship with the destination authority — Immigration Bureau — so we anticipate regulation changes, format tweaks, and queue timing before they hit your case, and brief you in advance. Approval outcomes always remain at the sole discretion of the authority; what we control is document completeness, formatting and lodgement timing.

Glossary
Notarial Services Attorney
An attorney licensed by the Lawyers Council of Thailand to certify signatures and document copies.
MFA Legalization
Authentication by Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for documents to be used overseas.
Apostille
International authentication system under the Hague Convention. Thailand is not a member, so MFA legalization is used instead.
NAATI
Australia's national accreditation authority for translators — required for visa and employment applications in Australia.
Police Clearance
A certificate from the Royal Thai Police, required for visa and overseas employment applications.
Certified Translation
A translation certified to match the original, by an accredited translator or notary public.
Case Officer
A dedicated coordinator who owns your file across translation, certification, and government touchpoints.
Chain Legalization
The sequential chain: source authority → Thai MFA → destination embassy, required for the document to be enforceable abroad.
Sworn Translator
A court-sworn linguist authorised to self-certify translations in many European jurisdictions.
Certified True Copy
A copy certified by the document owner or a Notary Public to stand in for the original.
Pre-submission checklist
  • Original document is clean, unbroken, and legible
  • Name matches your passport exactly
  • All seals and signatures present on every page
  • Target language for certification specified
  • Destination country and receiving authority specified
  • Allow 5–7 business days for standard processing
  • Check document expiry — some countries accept only 3–6 months old
  • Prepare ID/passport copy for the person granting power of attorney
  • Arrange documents in the order required by the receiving authority
  • Have payment method and shipping address ready before intake

Single Re-Entry Permit for South Korean passport — where to file and what to bring?

Single Re-Entry Permit × South Korean passport — Buy Single Re-Entry THB 1,000 BEFORE flying out — keeps your current Thai visa alive

Service Knowledge Base

Thai immigration paperwork — questions foreigners actually ask

Answers on documents supporting Thai immigration matters — extension of stay (TM.7), address notification (TM.30), 90-day reporting (TM.47) — and how supporting papers should be translated and certified, based on the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 and Immigration Bureau notifications. (24+ search topics covered)

Can an overstay be undone?

No. Overstay carries fines and can trigger statutory re-entry bans. We cannot remove those consequences, but we can prepare supporting documents and assist with contacting the authority through the correct procedure.

How are foreign degrees certified for a work permit?

Generally they are certified in the issuing country and legalised by the Royal Thai Embassy there, or attested by that country's embassy in Thailand and then legalised by the MFA, with a Thai translation attached. The exact chain depends on the issuing country.

Do foreign documents filed with immigration need translation?

Documents not in Thai or English normally need an accompanying translation, and officers frequently require the certification chain applicable to your nationality — your embassy in Thailand and/or MFA legalisation — before acceptance.

Which law governs immigration matters in Thailand?

The Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979), together with ministerial regulations and Immigration Bureau notifications. Detailed criteria sit in published Royal Thai Police orders that are amended periodically, so the current version should be checked before every filing.

How should foreign documents supporting an extension of stay be prepared?

Foreign marriage certificates, children's birth certificates and financial confirmations are normally authenticated under the issuing country's system and by the Royal Thai Embassy there, or by apostille once the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027 where accepted. A Thai translation is then legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs before the document is attached. Check the validity period applied by the office, since some categories must have been issued within a limited window before filing.

Can documents for an extension be submitted by a representative?

Practice varies by office and category. Some immigration offices accept a filing by an authorised representative with a power of attorney and copies certified by the applicant; others require the applicant's personal attendance, photographs at the residence, or a biometric step. Since attendance rules are set locally and change, we confirm with the receiving office before the appointment rather than assume.

Must the financial evidence be seasoned?

Extension categories based on a deposit require the funds to sit in the applicant's own account at a bank in Thailand for the amount and period set by regulation, both at filing and afterwards. Funds transferred in days before filing are normally not accepted.

What if the officer asks for more documents?

Ask for the missing items to be stated clearly, then supply them within the deadline given. We prepare the additional bundle and translations in the specified format so the application continues rather than restarting.
Topics covered
กลุ่มเหตุผลการอยู่ต่อ: อยู่ต่อกรณีสมรสกับคนไทย · อยู่ต่อกรณีทำงาน · อยู่ต่อกรณีเกษียณอายุ · อยู่ต่อกรณีอุปการะบุตร · อยู่ต่อกรณีศึกษา · อยู่ต่อกรณีรักษาพยาบาล
เชื่อมกับใบอนุญาตทำงาน: work permit thailand · ใบอนุญาตทำงานกรมการจัดหางาน · เอกสารบริษัทขอใบอนุญาตทำงาน · แปลวุฒิการศึกษาขอใบอนุญาตทำงาน · รับรองวุฒิเพื่อทำงานในไทย
คำค้นหลัก: ต่อวีซ่าในไทย · ขออยู่ต่อ ตม.7 · extension of stay thailand · แจ้ง 90 วัน · 90 day report thailand · ตม.30 แจ้งที่พักคนต่างด้าว · re-entry permit ตม.8
Official references

Need your documents reviewed or your case assessed? Ask our team by phone, LINE, or email. We reply during business hours (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00, Sat 9:00–15:00, ICT).

Example of an approved business-category visa
Example of an approved business-category visaFrom actual casework by the NYC Visa & Translation team
Service Playbook

Thai immigration compliance — TM.30, 90-day reports and re-entry

TM.30 address notification is the housemaster's duty; the 90-day report (TM.47) is the resident's. Neither is a visa extension.

Documents to prepare

  • Passport with the current entry stamp and departure card
  • Proof of address such as a lease or a housemaster letter
  • The housemaster's house registration and ID for TM.30
  • Your previous receipt for the next 90-day report
  • Re-entry permit application if you plan to travel
  • Power of attorney if someone files for you

Step-by-step process

  1. 1. File TM.30 on arrival at the address The housemaster or landlord files within the statutory window.
  2. 2. Report at 90 days In person, by post or online within the permitted window.
  3. 3. Obtain a re-entry permit before leaving Single or multiple, depending on your travel plans.
  4. 4. Keep every receipt Receipts support your next extension filing.

Pitfalls and rejection causes

  • Leaving without a re-entry permit ends your permission to stay.
  • A missing TM.30 can stall an extension.
  • The 90-day report has a fixed window — diarise it.
  • Overstay carries fines and future travel consequences.

Tips from our team

  • Set a reminder seven days before each deadline.
  • Photograph the entry stamp and every receipt.
  • File a new TM.30 whenever you move.

Prefer not to handle the queues yourself, or worried about a rejection? Send us photos of your documents for a free pre-check. We handle the full chain — obtaining certified copies, translation, certification and submission — and keep you updated at each step. Reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Route Comparison

Comparing Thai immigration routes

Extending, changing visa category in-country, or leaving to re-apply abroad carry very different timelines and risks.

RouteWhen to useCertifying authorityApprox. durationRejection risk
Extension of stay at an immigration officeYou are still within your permitted stay and meet the criteriaImmigration BureauVariable — some offices decide same-day, others place the case under considerationFiling on the last permitted day leaves no room to fix documents if more are requested
Change of visa category in-countryYour purpose of stay changed, e.g. tourism to employment or familyImmigration Bureau, under the published criteriaVariable — allow time for additional document requestsToo few days remaining under the criteria forces a fresh application from abroad
Apply for a new visa at a Thai embassy or consulate abroadThe category cannot be changed in-country, or the profile suits an overseas filing betterRoyal Thai Embassy or Consulate-General abroadVariable by postEach post sets its own document list and residency conditions — verify before travelling

Timelines above are practical estimates from live casework and can change with each authority's policy; confirm with the receiving authority before booking travel. If you would rather not test routes by trial and error, our advisers can assess which route fits your case.

Advisory Service

We do not just process documents — we advise you through the whole case

Our team has worked on cross-border documents, certified translation and government liaison for over 15 years. Most rejections we see are not caused by missing paperwork but by choosing the wrong route on day one, so we always start with a case assessment.

Route assessment

We look at your destination, purpose and deadline, then tell you which certification route applies — and which steps you can skip.

Pre-submission review

Name spelling, consistency across documents, document age and translation format are checked before anything reaches a counter.

Timeline planning

We sequence the steps around your appointment or travel date and flag bottlenecks in advance.

Rejection recovery

We read the refusal reasons, identify the underlying cause, and plan a resubmission that answers what the authority asked for.

Rather not learn by trial and error? Send your case details and document photos for a review — reach us on LINE, phone or email during business hours.

Practical Q&A

Practical questions · Near me / DIY / Required documents

Is there a service point near me?

Our main offices are Lat Phrao 95 (Bangkok), Khon Kaen and Udon Thani. We serve the whole country through scans and document courier, and can meet at city rail stations or malls. Ask our team by phone, LINE or email for the most convenient option.

Can I handle this myself?

Many steps can be done personally under the relevant authority's rules. What usually costs time is the wrong sequence, a translation format that does not match the requirement, or a source document version the recipient will not accept. Check the destination checklist before starting and ask us if anything is unclear.

Which documents should I prepare?

Generally the original document from the competent authority, the owner's ID or passport, a translation in the format the destination requires, and a power of attorney if someone acts for you. Details vary by service type — ask our team for a case-specific checklist.
Practical advice & cautions

Visa and immigration matters: advice and cautions

Before you start
  • Check passport validity and blank pages

    Many countries set a minimum remaining validity and number of blank pages. Verify before your appointment.

  • Plan around expiry dates

    Extensions, reporting and re-entry permits should be handled well ahead of the deadline; queues and public holidays can make last-minute filing impossible.

  • Read the official conditions first

    Visa conditions change. Check the deciding authority's latest announcement, then use our service to prepare documents and translations that match those conditions.

  • Order documents to the authority's checklist

    Assembling the bundle in the required order with an index speeds up assessment and reduces requests for more documents.

Common reasons documents get rejected
  • Expired supporting documents

    Civil registry extracts, medical certificates and police clearances have limited validity; old copies make the bundle incomplete.

  • Ignoring post-approval obligations

    Periodic reporting, address notification and work conditions are ongoing duties that affect the next extension.

  • Refiling immediately without fixing the cause

    Analyse the refusal grounds and address them; resubmitting the same file usually produces the same result.

  • Believing guaranteed-approval claims

    No provider can guarantee an outcome; only the immigration authority or embassy decides. Our role is to make the file accurate and complete so avoidable rejections are reduced.

Requirements differ by authority and destination country and can change. Confirm current conditions with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

What people search for

Frequently searched topics about visas and immigration

Extensions and periodic reporting
Long-stay holders must report at the intervals set by the Immigration Bureau.
Notification of residence for foreign nationals
House owners or occupiers must notify the stay of foreign nationals under Thai immigration law.
Refusal and reapplication
Read the stated reason first and address the actual cause rather than resubmitting the same file.
A visa is not a work authorisation
Holding a visa does not automatically grant work rights; a work permit is a separate matter.

These topics reflect the rules and practice of the relevant authorities and can change. Confirm with the receiving authority, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Related services

What clients usually handle next

One document set often moves through several stages — translation, notarial certification, legalization and finally a visa filing. The links below follow that real sequence.

External authority references

Authority requirements change. Verify with the receiving authority before filing, or ask our team by phone, LINE or email.

Choosing a document translation provider in Thailand

Pick a translation provider by the destination, not by turnaround alone. If the file goes to the Thai Department of Consular Affairs or an embassy, the translator must know the format that office accepts, not just the meaning. Verify three things: the certifier is named and identifiable, the destination accepts that certification format, and names, dates and document numbers match the passport character for character.

How to evaluate a provider

  • The certifier is named and identifiableConsular offices and embassies check who certified the translation, not only the wording.
  • Knows the format the destination acceptsEach embassy differs: attached source copy, letterhead, or prior consular legalization.
  • Character-level verificationMismatched name spelling and dates against the passport is the most common rejection cause.
  • Owns corrections after rejectionSubmissions run on appointment dates; slow corrections cost the applicant the slot.
  • Documented custody of originalsSome civil registry documents are hard to reissue, so intake and return must be traceable.

Questions to ask before you commit

  1. Does my destination require consular or embassy legalization afterwards?
  2. How many working days does it actually take, counted from a complete file?
  3. If the receiving authority rejects or asks for changes, do you correct it, and under what terms?
  4. How can I track status, and who physically holds the original documents?
  5. Who will certify this translation, and will the certifier be named on the document?

Your options, and who each suits

OptionBest forWhat to know
Freelance translatorInformal use where no authority certification is requiredMany embassies will not accept an uncertified translation.
Translation agency with certificationVisa, study and civil registry filingsConfirm the agency also handles the legalization step if the destination requires it.
End-to-end provider (translate + legalize)Files with a fixed appointment deadlineAsk which steps are in-house and which are subcontracted.

FAQ on choosing a provider

Which translation service is recommended for embassy submissions?
Choose one that names the certifier on the translation, knows the exact format your embassy accepts, and verifies names and dates against the passport before certifying. Ask whether they also handle consular legalization so the file does not stall between two vendors.
Does a cheaper translation get rejected more often?
Rejection correlates with format and verification, not price. A translation is rejected when the certifier cannot be identified, the layout does not match the receiving office's requirement, or a name or date differs from the passport.

แหล่งอ้างอิงทางการ · Authoritative Sources

  1. Immigration Act B.E. 2522 §39 · Police Order 327/2557 §1.20Primary regulation
  2. Immigration Bureau — Royal Thai PoliceFiling authority
  3. TM.8 Re-Entry Permit formOfficial form
  4. MOFA Korea · 외교부 영사 serviceHome-country travel docs
Other re-entry types