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Can I change my extension of stay from employment to teaching in Thailand after receiving COVID stamps?

Thai Visa Extensions Employment Visa Teaching Visa NON-B Visa Immigration Rules COVID Stamps

Natalia ****

asked Dec 16, 2021

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Good morning,

The question is - is there any rule that extension of stay based on employment can’t be changed into extension of stay based on teaching, after having some covid stamps? Are these non-b visa extensions different?

Answer summary

The discussion indicates that there is no fundamental difference in the Extension of Stay application process between employment and teaching; however, obtaining the necessary documentation can vary. Specifically, a teaching waiver is required for a teaching role, whereas such a waiver is not needed for other employment roles like working in a hotel. It's also crucial to communicate with both your new employer and the immigration office regarding the transition to ensure compliance with the process.

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Robert *******

There is no difference in the Extension of Stay application. There is a difference in getting the correct documents, like for teaching you need a teaching waiver to get the apply for the work permit. There is no need for an extra waiver or certificate to work as employee at for example a hotel or export company.

5 years ago

Natalia ****

@Robert ******

Yes, all the documents are in order. That’s why it sounded strange that there must be a special extension for teaching.

5 years ago

Tod *********

an extension based on teaching IS an extension based on employment.

You need to be talking to your new employer AND the immigration office you'd get the new extension from to see if they'll allow it or if they will tell you to leave/come back and start the Non-B process

5 years ago

Natalia ****

@Tod ********

That’s what I thought. However, HR says that immigration officer insisted these are 2 different types of extension of stay.

What could be the real reason(s) for immigration not to allow the new extension with the new employer?

5 years ago

Ellie *******

@Natalia ***

, Both Teaching jobs and company employments are Non-B based. There are some differences in requirements documents, many are teaching-specific.

5 years ago

Ellie *******

@Natalia ***

That's depends on how you and your employer can meet the requirements. I'm afraid there is no fit-to-all answer to your question...

5 years ago