Can I convert my Non-B Working visa to a Non-O Volunteer visa during the pandemic, and will I get an extension after cancellation?

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Mar 4, 2021

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello everyone,

Has anyone here experienced changing your visa from Non B Working to Non O Volunteer during this pandemic?

Once my visa is canceled (eg March 11th), will the immigration grant you an automatic 7 days extension?

My agency said that once my visa got canceled, Immigration will automatically grant you a 7-14 days extension FOR FREE. Seems too good to be true, right? Anyone here can say if this is true or not?

During these 7-14 days extension, this is the only time that the agency will step in to process my Volunteer Visa.

Please help!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about the process of changing their visa status from a Non-B Working visa to a Non-O Volunteer visa during the pandemic. They are specifically asking if an automatic extension is granted by immigration for 7-14 days following the cancellation of their Non-B visa, as stated by their agency. Comments suggest that while there is a possibility of an extension, the details vary depending on the visa type and immigration policies.

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David ********

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4 years ago

Vyacheslav ************

Your agency should have explained you all the process. Now after canceling your NON-B visa you can apply for Covid extension, then your agency will have more time to do new Visa. But usually NON-B visas under BOI only get 14 days after cancelation. Normal NON-B gives you just one free or 7 days for 1900 thb.

4 years ago

Lesley *************************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Our HR will be canceling my work permit tomorrow. I think if the visa cancelation is supported with WP cancelation, this might be an easier process?

4 years ago

Vyacheslav ************

@Lesley ************************

After cancelation of Work permit, you need to cancel your Visa immediately. Ask HR for the paper about WP cancelation, you will need it for closing visa.

4 years ago

Lesley *************************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes, I got the covered. So is there a guarantee that I can get an automatic 7-14 extension once I hand this docs to them?

4 years ago

Bobby ********

Lesley Anne Vivero-Carunungan. Yeah, just tell immigration that you're getting a bogus volunteer visa for

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baht. That'll impress them!! 🤣🤣. You might even get yourself a deportation order!! 🤣

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