Can I do a visa run for a Non-B visa in Penang without canceling my work permit?

Jul 10, 2018
6 years ago
Gareth ******
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Hello, everyone. I have a plan in mind, and need to know if it will be okay or not. My work permit and visa expires on the 31st of this month. I've joined a new school. Can I leave the country to do a visa run in Penang on the 31st for a Non -B? Or do I still have to get the current work permit cancelled before going?
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The discussion centers around whether the user can conduct a visa run to Penang for a Non-B visa without first canceling their current work permit and extension of stay. It is clarified that although it may be possible to leave without cancellation, it could lead to complications such as fines for overstaying when applying for a new visa in the future. Participants emphasize the importance of properly canceling the work permit and extension to avoid future immigration issues.
Gareth ******
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Okay, I understand now. Thank you, Robert and Tod!
Tod *********
While you could exit the country without canceling your current extension and get another Non-B visa to change jobs, when you go to get an extension on that visa they will see you didn't cancel your previous extension the official way and fine you for overstay 500baht a day for every day that went by where you didn't cancel your old extension (with a max fine of 20K baht).

You NEED to do both the work permit and the extension the correct way or you will have problems down the road especially if you are ever going to work here again
Gareth ******
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If I do not cancel it, Would I have complications getting a Non-B for my new school? What happens if someone doesn't get it cancelled? Because won't the Extension of stay be invalid anyway after the 31st?
Gareth ******
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Okay. I'm asking because the days before the 31st are holidays for the King's birthday and immigration would be closed.
Gareth ******
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Yes. I have both already, thanks.
Tod *********
@Gareth *****
remember IF you're applying for a Non-B in Penang to be a teacher (K-12) you need a police back ground check from your country AND from thailand now.
Gareth ******
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Thanks!
Tod *********
@Gareth *****
here's the penang consulates application form.

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Gareth ******
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I would also like to know what size photos are required for the Non -B? And how many? My school is unsure.
Tod *********
Go cancel the work permit, get a letter from your employer stating you are stopping work on the 31st, GO to the immigration office a week or two before that date and they will cancel your extension and give you a new stamp that lets you stay until the 31st.
Robert *******
You do not have a Visa, but an Extension of Stay based on Working. On the day you stop working this Extension of Stay becomes invalid. But you have to go and cancel it, to get some time you can do it 1,3,,5 or even a week before you stop working.
Gareth ******
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Okay, so I would have as many days left until the last day the visa valid for?
Robert *******
If you wait till the last day of working you have to leave immediately, if you do it 1 day before 1 day, 2 days before 2 days etc.
Gareth ******
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I see. How many days would I have left in the country after the cancellation of these two things?
Robert *******
I guess than if you look in your passport you see a big stamp with the second line: Extension of Stay is permitted up to 31 July 2018. If correct than you also have to cancel this Extension of Stay at Immigration before you leave the country, you can do this in advance to have some time to make travel plans. You need for this the cancellation papers of the work permit but also those you can get in advance.
Gareth ******
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For the last year, I've reported to immigration every 90 days.
Gareth ******
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I'm still on my work visa.
Robert *******
You have to cancel this Work Permit and your new employer applies for a new work permit. Are you on a Visa or on an Extension of Stay and doing every 90 days reports at Immigration?
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