Answered8 months ago

Can I cancel my Non-B visa and work permit in Bangkok without employer documents?

Non-B Visa Work Permit Cancellation Procedures Thailand Immigration Visa Regulations Expats in Thailand

SereneSun**********

asked Feb 24, 2026

1.4k

views

replies

likes

Hi, 

I would appreciate a recommendation on this matter. Has anyone had experience cancelling their own work permit in Bangkok without the employer giving documents? My issue is that the employer is refusing to cancel my work permit, before the time I need to depart Thailand. I know there is a new online system. And then cancelling their Non-B visa at Divi 1? Is it possible to cancel your Non-B visa first to avoid a fine of a overstay, so I can exit Thailand and re-enter without any problems?

Answer summary

A user is seeking advice on canceling their Non-B visa and work permit in Bangkok without the cooperation of their employer. They are facing difficulties in obtaining necessary documentation for the cancellation process as their employer is unresponsive. The discussion reveals that it is indeed possible to cancel the Non-B visa before the work permit, as long as there are 8-21 days left on the visa. Comments emphasize the importance of the cancellation order and provide guidelines for those in similar situations.

12 repliesnewest first

Click comment and we will ask for your email, then OTP, then name.

Por *************

In Bangkok, you must cancel visa first then work permit. You can have up to 21 days (if your cuurent WP & Visa's validity is over 21 days) after cancellation, but the last day of your visa must be stated clearly on the cancellation letter from the company. Once visa is canceled, you can leave any day you want but not after last day of your visa.

8 months ago

SereneSun**********

Can I cancel the Non-B visa without the company letter? The company is not being cooperative in providing the documents as they are non-responsive before I must depart Thailand.

8 months ago

Tawa*****

You can cancel Non-B before cancelling WP. Make sure you've at least 8-21 days left on your visa. Anyone you authorise can cancel it on your behalf after you leave. If you cancel WP before cancelling visa then you need to cancel Non-B same day you cancel WP. So better cancel visa first and get 7-21 days stay permit (as long as you've at least that amount of time left on your original Non-B visa) and then cancel the WP. You just need to take the original WP and the completed application. Cheers

8 months ago

John **********

Tawan2026 you can also cancel a work permit in advance

8 months ago

SereneSun**********

Thank you for the information. 🙏🏽

Do you know if I can cancel the Non-B visa without any documents from the school?

So example my flight is on Monday departing Thailand. I'd like to cancel my visa to align with my departure so I can avoid an overstay.

8 months ago

John **********

SereneSunflower2850 I'm guessing you are on an extension of stay, not a visa. Visas can't be cancelled. To cancel your extension of stay you first need to cancel your work permit which will require documentation from your employer

8 months ago

SereneSun**********

Correct expires same

8 months ago

Tawa*****

SereneSunflower2850 same for both WP & visa?

8 months ago

SereneSun**********

Until August 2026

8 months ago

Tawa*****

SereneSunflower2850 How many days do you have left on your visa and WP?

8 months ago

SereneSun**********

I see, so yes i would believe it is an extension of stay on the Non-B visa. As the company is not being cooperative in providing documents, I must cancel my WP and then the extension of stay on the Non-B visa. I need to know if it is possible to do this without the company since they are not cooperative because of the new WP system. As I need to exit Thailand and I'm trying to avoid and pentality or fees, that may cause me trouble later on when a new company applies for a new non-b visa and WP.

8 months ago

Tawa*****

8 months ago