Can I apply for a work visa and permit after overstaying and currently on a COVID extension in Thailand?

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Dec 8, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I had 11 days overstay in September which I've already paid for the fine. Now I'm on my second covid extension. Is it possible to apply for work visa and work permit at this point? I'm currently on RTV.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The possibility of applying for a work visa and work permit while having 11 days of overstay in Thailand and currently on a COVID extension is uncertain. It heavily depends on the regulations set by the immigration office and the agreement with your new employer. Consider visiting the immigration office with your employer for specific guidance.

Tod *********

That is totally going to be between your new employer, you and the immigration office you deal with.

I see a trip to your immigration office with a representative from the new employer in your near future 😕

IF I was to guess I'd say NO, if you ever went on an overstay during this current time in thailand you can't get it done. BUT the immigration office you deal with is who you need to talk to and show your passport to

3 years ago

Ryan ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks for the info!

3 years ago

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Ryan ********

Benjamin ******

What's an RTV?

3 years ago

Ryan ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I've yet to ask them. What I've heard is that if there's an "overstay" on my passport, the only way to change to Non-O, Non-B or any type of visa is to leave the country and come back in.

3 years ago

Ellie *******

You need to talk to your local immigration office about that. If it's Bangkok, you cannot apply for any in-country visa when you are on an overstay or there is the period you were on overstay since your last entry into Thailand.

The basic rule is clear.

"The application must be submit more than 15 days before visa expiration and, in case of overstaying in Thailand, application could not be submitted."

It depends on the local immigration office how they treat the case that you paid an overstay fine and keep staying on some type of extension.

3 years ago

Ryan ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

alright, got cha. thanks a lot.

3 years ago

Mario ********

@Ryan *******

My business partner had a 2 day overstay about 4 months ago. He’s currently attempting to switch from a Covid extension to a Non-B. The immigration officer didn’t even look at his paperwork after seeing the overstay in his passport. Told him he has to leave and come back in on the Non-B. Open and shut case for him unfortunately. But, that’s not saying it can’t or won’t be different for you…just probably best not to get your hopes up.

3 years ago

Ellie *******

@Mario *******

, do you know which immigration office?

3 years ago

Mario ********

@Ellie ******

Chiang Mai

3 years ago

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Mario ********

Benjamin ******

@Ryan *******

It's one of those "it depends on the immigration office" things. Some people can get it, some don't.

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

Ryan ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Regular Tourist Visa. not the 9 months Special Tourist Visa

3 years ago

Ryan ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I'm on 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to covid 19.

3 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Ryan *******

If you can go from a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19 to an in-country Non-B visa based on employment will depend on you, the employer, and the immigration officer. Have you asked your employer if it's possible?

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

@Ryan *******

But what are you on right now? Are you on the 60 day tourist visa, OR are you on a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19?

3 years ago

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Benjamin ******

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