Non-Quota Immigrant Visa (Returning Resident) NQV
Returning-resident visa for PR holders traveling abroad without losing PR — endorsement TM.17.
Who
PR holders who must travel abroad
Gov Fee
THB 1,900
Timeline
1–3 days
Authority
Immigration Bureau Sub-Division 1
Legal Basis
Immigration Act §41 + §50 (returning resident endorsement)
Eligibility
- Valid PR + alien book
Required Documents
- TM.17
- Passport
- Red Book
- TM.16
Procedure
- Apply at IO before departure
- Receive endorsement
- Show on return to retain PR
Fee Structure
We bundle with re-entry permit when both are needed.
Cross-Border Notes
Without endorsement, return after >1 year abroad can void PR — proactive scheduling matters.
Related Services
ILC handles the full IO chain — dossier preparation, certified translation, filing on your behalf, IO liaison, and MFA legalization / Apostille for overseas use.
Post-Service Policy
If a document is rejected due to a defect in our translation or certification, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). This is service responsibility, not a guarantee of any IO officer's discretionary decision.
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What is Non-Quota Immigrant Visa (Returning Resident)?
Non-Quota Immigrant Visa (Returning Resident) — Returning-resident visa for PR holders traveling abroad without losing PR — endorsement TM.17.
Who is this for?
PR holders who must travel abroad
Fees and timeline?
THB 1,900; 1–3 days
Legal basis?
Immigration Act §41 + §50 (returning resident endorsement)
Issuing authority?
Immigration Bureau Sub-Division 1
Required documents?
TM.17; Passport; Red Book; TM.16
Procedure steps?
Apply at IO before departure; Receive endorsement; Show on return to retain PR
How are fees structured?
We bundle with re-entry permit when both are needed.
Cross-border notes?
Without endorsement, return after >1 year abroad can void PR — proactive scheduling matters.
Rejection policy?
If rejection is due to a defect on our side, we redo and resubmit at no extra service fee (government fees excluded). IO officer discretion is not guaranteed.