Can I apply for a 60-day Covid extension on a Non-imm B visa for teaching, and how does a work permit affect this?

Visa Extension Non-Immigrant B Visa Covid Extension Work Permit Thailand Visa Regulations

Feb 10, 2021

4 years ago

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Is it possible to apply for the 60-day Covid extension from a Non-imm B (teaching) visa ( = visa, not extension, entry stamped to mid-March)? Have there been successful cases like this? 

Reason = aspects of job not falling into place inc. timeframe, options for moving on / flying out unpredictable. I'm aware there'd be no working on the Covid extension.

One last question: if my work permit is issued between now and mid-March (the stamped-to date) would that make it difficult or impossible to get the Covid extension?

Thanks for your patience!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post queries whether it is possible to obtain a 60-day Covid extension from a Non-Immigrant B visa (teaching) and is concerned about the implications of receiving a work permit before mid-March. Responses suggest that acquiring a work permit could lead to a one-year extension based on employment, raising questions about the individual's job status.

Gregor **********

"Reason = aspects of job not falling into place inc. " . . does this mean you plan to quit the job ?

4 years ago

Edward ********

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@Gregor *********

- It hasn't properly started, signed no contract, verbal acceptance, and clarity on dates and details is lacking. But effectively yes, planning to turn down the job and I now have four weeks to end of admitted stay on my visa.

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Edward ********

Benjamin ******

>if my work permit is issued between now and mid-March (the stamped-to date) would that make it difficult or impossible to get the Covid extension?

If you get a work permit, chances are extremely good you'd get a one year extension of stay based on employment.

Are you planning on continuing your job?

4 years ago

Edward ********

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@Benjamin *****

- Great, many many thanks. And finally, do you know which office / desk I would need in Bangkok for the Covid extension?

4 years ago

Edward ********

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@Benjamin *****

- No, short answer is I'm not likely to continue the job. There are some significant problems.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Hazel **********

in that case, if you’re still on your visa, I’d just ghost them and when you get close to the end of the stamp, get a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19

4 years ago

Edward ********

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@Benjamin *****

- that's really useful to know, thank you. The place I'm staying filed a TM30 and gave me a copy - must I apply at that local immigration office or can I move and take them a new TM30?

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Hazel **********

you can move to where ever you want, but the landlord must give you a TM30 and you must use that immigration office

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Benjamin ******

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