A D-8 investor who has completed alien registration is exempt from a re-entry permit when returning within 1 year of the departure date, and if less than 1 year of stay remains the exemption applies within the remaining period of stay. To return after more than 1 year but within 2 years (within the period of stay), a multiple re-entry permit is required, and persons under entry restrictions or visa-issuance restrictions must visit the immigration office with jurisdiction over their address to obtain a re-entry permit.
Key Summary
- Exempt: a foreigner who has completed alien registration and re-enters within 1 year of leaving
- If less than 1 year of stay remains: exemption within the period of stay
- Returning after more than 1 year up to 2 years requires a multiple re-entry permit
- Persons under entry or visa restrictions must visit the competent office for a re-entry permit; Saudi Arabia, Iran and Libya are restricted for multiple re-entry (F-6, D-2, D-4 holders from those countries are allowed)
1. What is the re-entry permit exemption?
A system under which a registered foreigner returning within 1 year of the departure date does not need a separate re-entry permit. The manual says it follows the Enforcement Rule amended with effect from 1 December 2010.
2. What if little stay time remains?
If less than 1 year of stay remains, the exemption applies within the period of stay. In other words the exemption is not recognized beyond the stay expiry date.
3. What if I will pass 1 year?
To re-enter after leaving, more than 1 year but within 2 years (within the period of stay), you must obtain a multiple re-entry permit. You submit the application (Form No. 34), original passport and alien registration card.
4. Exceptions and restrictions
- Persons under entry or visa-issuance restrictions must visit the office (branch) with jurisdiction over their address to obtain a re-entry permit
- Nationals of Saudi Arabia, Iran and Libya are restricted for multiple re-entry, except those holding marriage migrant (F-6), student (D-2) or general training (D-4) status
5. What to check before leaving
- Whether alien registration is complete
- How much stay remains and the planned return date
- Whether you may be abroad more than 1 year (multiple re-entry permit needed)
- Whether you are under entry or visa-issuance restrictions
6. Common problems
- Planning a return after the stay expiry date
- Learning only after passing 1 year that a permit was needed
- Not checking the nationality restrictions (Saudi Arabia, Iran, Libya)
7. How A-One Certified Administrative Agent can help
We review your departure plan, stay expiry date and whether a re-entry permit is needed. No result can be promised, and we do not handle litigation or court representation (outside the scope of an administrative scrivener).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a re-entry permit if I return within 1 year?
If you have completed alien registration, re-entry within 1 year of the departure date is exempt.
What if only 6 months of stay remain?
If less than 1 year of stay remains, the exemption applies within the period of stay.
I want to stay abroad over a year.
To re-enter after more than 1 year but within 2 years, within the period of stay, you need a multiple re-entry permit.
I have been under an entry restriction.
Persons under entry or visa-issuance restrictions must visit the office (branch) with jurisdiction over their address to obtain a re-entry permit.
Can every nationality get a multiple re-entry permit?
Saudi Arabia, Iran and Libya are restricted, though F-6, D-2 and D-4 holders from those countries are allowed.
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