Can I Apply for a New Visa in Thailand if My Current Visa is About to Expire?

Visa Application Non-Immigrant Visa Immigration Rules

Jun 9, 2020

5 years ago

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@[Gavin Tiffin]([members only]) posted 

I have a current stamp in my  passport.  Non-imm visa stamp, expires on the 13th of July.  I have  spouse visa, my wife has non-b visa and work permit.  I now have a  company to employ myself and they can arrange. As per message above, is  it possible to apply in country for new visa?  Many thanks as always.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user has a Non-Immigrant visa that expires soon and is inquiring whether they can apply for a new visa while in Thailand, given that they have a work opportunity with a new company. Responses indicate that applying for a new visa within Thailand may not be possible unless on a specific extension, and suggest consulting with the employer and immigration office.

Robert *******

As it is your own company, to talk to your employer is not easy, but you have Thai partners, They can apply for your Work Permit and help you out at Immigration.

5 years ago

Tod *********

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NO you can't apply for a new VISA inside the country.

BUT if you are on an extension of stay based on 'trailing spouse' you MIGHT <- as in maybe depending on the immigration office be able to cancel that extension and immediately apply for a new extension based on employment. Your employer AND your immigration office is the place to start asking questions on whether it can be done or not

5 years ago

Tod *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Look at the stamp in your passport are you on an EXTENSION OF STAY based on being married to a foreigner who legally works here?

5 years ago

Gavin ********

Thanks Tod. I am on an extension based on being married to a foreigner who works here. Thanks for the advice. I will get on the case now and see what I can do. All the best.

5 years ago

Tod *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

OR are you on the original 90 day entry from a Non-Immigrant Type O visa?

5 years ago

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