Can I hold a Non-B Visa without a work permit in Thailand?

Sep 15, 2020
4 years ago
Bashir *******
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I have a couple questions regarding Non-B Visas.

Is it possible to have a Non-B Visa without a work permit? Is it possible to have a long term non-b visa and no work permit?

For example, I have a non B that expires on 1 December and I am applying for a work permit with which I will get a one-year non-b.

If I cancel my work permit, can I still get my non-b renewed after 90 days?
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The Non-B Visa can be obtained without a work permit, as it is typically issued outside Thailand and can be extended based on employment once in the country. However, if someone holds a long-term Non-B visa or a multiple-entry Non-B visa, understanding the relationship between this visa type and work permits is crucial, especially if the work permit is cancelled, which could affect visa status.
Reiner *********
It is a Direktor position but I think you need a work permit for that as well although they think as a Direktor you not work 555 ...just as a major chair holder ...
Benjamin ******
>Is it possible to have a Non-B Visa without a work permit

Yes, generally a person gets a Non-B visa outside of Thailand, returns to Thailand, and gets an extension of stay based on employment along with a work permit.

>Is it possible to have a long term non-b visa and no work permit?

Don't know what a long-term Non-B visa is. There is a multiple entry Non-B visa which is used for meetings and other purposes. It's valid for one year, and on each entry a person is stamped in for 90 days.

>For example, I have a non B that expires on 1 December and I am applying for a work permit with which I will get a one-year non-b.

Do you have a multiple entry Non-B visa ("full page sticker") OR a one year extension of stay based on employment ("the stamp"). IF you have the Non-B visa you will be fine if your work permit is cancelled. If you have an extension of stay based on employment, when your work permit is cancelled, your extension of stay is also cancelled.
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