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Can I stay in Thailand until my non-B visa expires if my work permit expires earlier?

Sep 15, 2025
2 months ago
Gerard *********
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Hi all. It's my first time working as a teacher in Thailand, I got a non-B visa from Laos. My work permit is short and will expire on 30th September, however my non-B will expire on 4th November! Is it true I have to exit Thailand when my work permit expires or can I stay in Thailand till the non-B visa expires in November?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user is seeking clarification about their ability to stay in Thailand after their work permit expiration. They have a non-B visa expiring on November 4, while their work permit ends on September 30. Responses indicate that the validity of their stay is linked to the work permit; unless they have a special extension, they should exit Thailand when the work permit expires. However, if they have the original non-B visa, they may stay until that visa expires.
Stuart *********
When your visa expires is irrelevant. You used it to get in to Thailand and as it’s a Non B single entry it is now finished.

What matters is the “allowed to stay until” stamp you got. If that’s what you are referring to when you say 4th November then that’s when you can stay until, regardless that you are no longer working.

If you had an “extension of stay” stamp that you got from a local immigration office then when the reason for the extension stops so does your ability to stay unless you switch to any other type of stamp. From what you wrote I’m guessing this isn’t the case.
Wannikea *********
Your permission to stay in Thailand is directly related to your work permit, once your work ends the reason for staying ends. Unless you are on the original 90 day non b Visa, if you have an extension you must leave or find another way to stay.
John **********
If you are still on the original visa you can stay until it expires
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