Can I apply for a visa extension myself after my work permit under BOI is cancelled?

Visa Extension Work Permit BOI Covid Extension Thailand Immigration Expat Visa Rules

Nov 27, 2020

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi, I've heard that employers can help us get an extension up to two months once our work permit is cancelled. Can we apply for that extension by ourselves or only employers can do it for us?

My work permit is under BOI

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation discusses the options available for visa extensions after a work permit has been cancelled in Thailand, specifically under the BOI. It mentions that, traditionally, individuals are expected to leave the country immediately after cancellation, although there is a 7-day grace period for those affected by Covid-19, allowing for an application for a 60-day extension. While some believe that an extension can only be applied for through the employer, others argue that individuals can apply themselves based on their circumstances.

Stuart *********

There is no grace period. If you have an extension of stay based on working and the work finishes you need to leave the country. Prior to the Covid crap you could apply (in some offices) for an extension but it would be denied, leaving you 7 days to leave the country. It’s not a 7 day extension. Now during Covid they are not requiring anyone to leave, but you must apply for an extension of stay based on “unable” (read unwilling) to travel. Most offices are giving you 60 days.

4 years ago

Kool *******

Technically you have a 7 day grace period once your work permit, and as a result your type B visa/extension, are cancelled to leave the country. Now you can get a 60 day extension based on unable to return because of the virus for bt1900.

4 years ago

Darren *******

Once your work permit is cancelled, I believe, you're meant to leave the country the same day.

You can probably get the Covid extension after your work permit has been cancelled but you will need to do that yourself and pay 1,900 baht a pop.

4 years ago

Aung *******

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@Darren ******

it automatically give us a week to 2 once it's cancelled. My work permit is under BOI.

Thanks for the suggestion. I think yeah, covid extension could help.

4 years ago

Carsten ************

@Aung ******

nope, it's not automatically. You need to apply for it and get usually 7 days extension to leave. Today you might apply for covid extension, but that would be a separate story.

4 years ago

Aung *******

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Actually, with BOI, the employer needs to cancel work permit from the system. Then, the employee needs to go to the immigration to get current visa canceled and get a new stamp. So, I think yes, we can call that stamp an extension.

Last time, I got 15 days and my girlfriend got 7 days

Not sure this time.

Some of my friends got 1 month extension provided by their employer. Some got even 2. I'm wondering if I can do that by myself because my employer said they won't.

4 years ago

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Aung *******

Darren *******

@Aung ******

check with your employer, I'm not sure it does

4 years ago

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Darren *******

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