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Can I leave Thailand and immediately return on a tourist visa the same day my work permit is cancelled?

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Jun 11, 2024

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Can I leave thailand at the laos border on the day my work permit and visa are cancelled (employment contract completed) and return the same day on a tourist visa on arrival? Or I must return min 24 hrs later?

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You can leave Thailand at the Laos border on the same day your work permit and visa are cancelled, and return on a tourist visa upon arrival. There is no legal requirement for a minimum waiting period, but be aware that some borders may have informal practices that suggest waiting 24 hours. It's essential to ensure that your work permit and extension are officially cancelled at immigration before leaving.

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Laetitia ******

Yes you can make a visa run in Chiang Kong the same day

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Troy ******

Spend a couple of weeks in Laos if you haven't been.

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The work permit was issued in Bangkok. I went to employment dept in Chiang Rai and they said I can not cancel there myself.

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Brandon ************

You need to cancel your own work permit and cancel your own work extension at immigration.

After that you can leave and return. There's no legal requirement to wait any amount of time. Though some borders are known to want you to wait 24 hours. Avoid the Poipet border if you're in Bangkok and going to Cambodia.

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Ning ******

same day should be ok for lao.

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Graham ******

Are you on a Visa or an Extension of Stay?

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extension

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