Hi Everyone!
I am seeking advice on doing visa runs to any nearby country outside of Thailand. I am currently on a covid extension with my previous visa being an ED one. I recently got a job and they are willing to provide everything in order to get my visa changed to a working one. I have some uncertainty if I can still extend my covid extension for another two month term since the borders have opened up and fear that I might be told to go back to my home country.
If that is to happen, is doing a visa run to the nearest country like Laos possible in order to change my visa?
And if anyone knows whether or not immigration offices are still doing covid extensions even if the borders have opened; I would appreciate your insight.
Thanks in advance for your responses. ๐๐ผ
TLDR : Answer Summary
An expat on a COVID extension in Thailand is seeking guidance on whether they can conduct a visa run to Laos while transitioning to a work visa (Non-B). They are unsure if they can extend their COVID visa due to the opening of borders. Responses indicate that the COVID extension is valid until November 26, and while it's advised not to work without a proper Non-B visa and work permit, it might be possible to transition to the Non-B without leaving Thailand. However, concerns are raised about the current closure of land borders and the challenges of visa renewals at Thai embassies outside Thailand.