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Can I extend my Non-B visa if I change schools in Thailand?

Tamarin *********
asked Apr 11, 2018
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I successfully applied and received my non-B in Penang a few weeks ago. As luck would have it I have been offered an amazing job at a different school.

I have heard conflicting stories and would love some advice. Am I right in saying the initial Non B is not linked to the school but the extension is? And when I get my work permit would I be able to extend the Non B that I am on now even if it is from a different school?

Thanks

Tam
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Tam successfully received a Non-B visa in Penang and is concerned about extending it after receiving a job offer from another school. The community comments clarify that the initial Non-B visa is not tied to a specific school, but extensions are affected by employment changes. It is stated that if a company name is written on the visa, a new visa may be needed to change schools. Cooperation between the old and new employers is important for transferring work permits.
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Tod *********
Tod *********
Okay, IF there is a company name written on the visa itself you cannot use it to get an extension IF you change jobs :/ You need a new 90 day Non-B with the correct company name on it.

The good news is you can stay for the 90 days that visa gives you because even if you quit an employer can't cancel a visa.

This is a Non-B issued from Vientiane that is company specific; note the thai sticker above the visa. Most consulates just write the name of the company on the visa itself.
Tamarin *********
Tamarin *********
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Phew! Thanks again
@Tod ********
. I was having nightmares about having to do an emergency visa run today.
Stacey *****************
Stacey *****************
Where are you based and are your two schools in the same area?

My partner got their work permit transferred across and then redid the 1 year extension once the new work permit was ready.

It's important for the two schools to speak and work together in transferring the permit.

If successful, you don't need to redo your non b
Tod *********
Tod *********
good poing
@Sta***
, (y) It does take cooperation between your old and new employer but it can be done. unfortunately, many times people leave jobs on bad terms with their employer making it not work out trying to switch over in country :/
Robert *******
Robert *******
Some consulates will write down the name of the school on your initial Non B visa. If the Visa is not linked, by this writing you can apply with the work permit and papers from your school for the Extension of Stay. This Extension of Stay is than linked to your employer.
Tamarin *********
Tamarin *********
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Okay - can the school cancel my non-B? The 90 day single entry before I have extended it?
Lj *********
Lj *********
I was told on this forum a few weeks ago by the moderator
@Lloyd *******
that Penang no longer issue Non-B multis to people that are not shareholders or directors of the company.
Tamarin *********
Tamarin *********
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@Lloyd *******
yes - I am talking about the single entry. Just the normal 90 day visa that I will extend when my work permit comes through :)
Lloyd ********
Lloyd ********
@Tamarin ********
single entry, not multi
Tamarin *********
Tamarin *********
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I'm on a Non-B because I am a teacher. Got mine 3 weeks ago with no troubles in Penang
Chaz ********
Chaz ********
Interesting question.
Walladale ***********
Walladale ***********
Tamarin, kindly stop worrying your head off. As long as you have the non B visa, that is all that matters. Extension of the visa has nothing to do with the workplace. Thanks

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