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Can I notify Thai immigration to cancel my work visa a week in advance due to redundancy?

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Mar 26, 2025

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Katharine *****

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Hi everyone

I currently hold a work visa and WP. I am being made redundant and for various reasons, I will need to cancel my work visa in advance. 

Does anyone know if it's possible to notify immigration (with a letter from emplyoer) a week in advance of the exit date?

I know it's possible for the education visa but not sure about the work visa. 

Thank you

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The user inquires about the possibility of notifying Thai immigration to cancel their work visa a week in advance due to redundancy. A comment clarifies the difference between a work visa and an extension of stay, and mentions that most immigration offices accept cancellations 1-2 weeks before the stated exit date, given appropriate notification and documentation.

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

Terminology is important. If you have a work VISA (90 day, non-B visa) then you cannot cancel a visa.

If you have an extension based on working in Thailand (the stamp in your passport says "extension of stay") then yes, you will have to cancel this. Most immigration offices will allow you to cancel 1-2 weeks before the date on your letter. They will then stamp you in until the date on the letter.

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Katharine *****

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I also need the same for the Workpermit. I've written to the Labour department and called but am yet to hear back. Thamks

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Katharine *****

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Hi Brandon. I think I'm going to need proof to show my company that it is possible to cancel the visa in advance. I've looked on the government website but I can't find the 'evidence' I need. Do you happen to know if there's any official confirmation anywhere that this is the case?

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

@Katharine ****

There is nothing official about most things. Each immigration office handles it differently.

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Graham ******

@Katharine ****

maybe you cannot find it as you cannot cancel a Visa but you can cancel an Extensin of Stay as stated above, terminology is key

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Katharine *****

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I am not looking to cancel my visa. My employer is. Redundancy. I just want proof it can be done in advance of the cancellation/ termination date 😎

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Graham ******

@Katharine ****

You cannot cancel a Visa, the 90 day stamp remains valid for you to stay in Thailand legally

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Katharine *****

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As mentioned, the Employer is the party cancelling.

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Katharine *****

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Thank you Brandon. Good to hear

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