Can I apply for a NON B visa while currently holding a NON ED visa in Thailand?

NON ED Visa NON B Visa Thai Visa Regulations Immigration Process Employment Visa Visa Cancellation

Jan 27, 2019

6 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi all!

I'm currently studying Thai language holding a NON ED visa on my Spanish passport. The visa is still valid until March 28th (original 90 days, not extended yet).

Recently I got a job offer and the HR manager told me they cannot process any paperwork for a NON B until I cancel my current NON ED because the latter would remain in immigration record.

Does this make sense? Shouldn't they be able to prepare all the documents required for me to just fly abroad and apply for a NON B? 

Many thanks for you time and insight :)

Cheers

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user, holding a NON ED visa, inquired about transitioning to a NON B visa after receiving a job offer. They were informed by HR that they need to cancel their current visa before the company can process the necessary paperwork. Responses from the community suggest that the company should be able to prepare documentation without needing to cancel the current visa first, indicating potential misunderstandings about immigration regulations.

Robert *******

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Lloyd Turner Ajarn Andy Robinson , why do you have me blocked ?

6 years ago

Lloyd ********

ah ok, he has disappeared totally now

6 years ago

Robert *******

If he blocked you he can not see your comments, that is why I reposted it.

6 years ago

Lloyd ********

he is still showing his name in black writing and I can not click on it ?

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Lloyd ********

Ajarn Andy Robinson , why do you have me blocked ?

6 years ago

Robert *******

You have a Single Entry Non Immigrant ED visa and you used this to enter Thailand. At that moment the visa is used and invalid. You are allowed to stay with the stamp Admitted until 28 March 2019. All your exits and entries, used visa, passport details and digital pictures stays in the Immigration database. It does not make any sense what the company is asking you.

6 years ago

Robert *******

Correct, they can prepare all the documents and apply for the Work Permit at the Ministry of Labor using the WP3 application method. With the Work Permit approved papers and company documents you can go to a Thai Consulate to apply for the Non Immigrant B visa.

6 years ago

Luis ***********

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Thanks

@Robert ******

, that's what I'd thought. They should be able to prepare all the documents so that I can go to a consulate abroad and apply for a Non B visa based on employment, right?

6 years ago

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Luis ***********

Glyn *********

There's no reason why the company cannot prepare the documents in preparation to be submitted to immigration when you have cancelled your Edvisa.

I would be wary about what the company has said to you. They may not know about immigration regulations which is a big problem for you....

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Glyn *********

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