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What Should Expats Know About Obtaining a Multiple Re-Entry Permit in Chiang Mai?

Multiple Re-Entry Permit Chiang Mai Immigration Visa Issues

Mar 4, 2020

5 years ago

Brett ******

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Info only - visited Chiang Mai immigration yesterday for a multiple re-entry permit. Downloaded a form and completed, had all the relevant copies needed. After waiting for a ticket was told you have to complete their form not online one. Completed their form, exactly the same information. They checked the paperwork, all good and issued a ticket. After waiting 2 hours had to leave for another appointment, still about 1 hour to wait.

Visited again this morning, after waiting 2 hours was issued a ticket, same paperwork as yesterday. Waited another hour for my turn. Happy to beat the 12 o'clock lunch break by 5 minutes. They took my photo and 3,800 baht after I had signed each page, was then advised they wouldn't issue the permit because I live in Tak province not Chiang Mai. Was given my money back and told to go to Tak immigration in Mae Sot. 

Hope this doesn't happen to anyone else.

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The user shared their experience obtaining a multiple re-entry permit at Chiang Mai immigration, detailing difficulties with required paperwork and being directed to Tak immigration despite having all necessary documentation. Comments reflect other expats' frustrations and tips related to similar issues.

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James ********

Thanks for your report

@Brett *****

. Sorry you did not get the reentry permit at CM.

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5 years ago

Brett ******

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It's not easy sometimes

5 years ago

Nick *******

They gave me the same excuse at CNX immigration. I told them I wanted to see the superintendent then suddenly it was possible. I had to wait 3 hours for my multiple entry permit

5 years ago

Ed ********

I agree.

Chang Mai Immigration

Work different to other offices

It is possible that you were not living in Chiang Mai for reentry

But

You would think

Help people out

After all

We actually pay all there wages

With our money

It's a pity the higher up

Dont realise it

5 years ago

Brett ******

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Not a big deal I suppose but lost 6 hours out of my life. Not good at my age.

5 years ago

Brett ******

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@Ed *******

I checked online for how to do it. Just said go to an immigration office. Didn't expect to be declined.

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Mike ***********

At least you got your money back!!

5 years ago

Brett ******

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@Mike **********

yes, the staff are very nice but the rules are difficult to comprehend.

5 years ago

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James ********

Try buying the reentry permit at the Chiang Mai Airport...if you are still in CM...no guarantee they will sell it though....as you are not flying out.

5 years ago

Brett ******

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@James *******

thought about doing that but not sure how without a birding pass. Back in Tak now.

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