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Can my employer require me to pay for a visa agent for my non-B visa renewal in Thailand?

NON-B visa Visa extension Work permit Visa agent fees Thailand immigration procedures Employment regulations in Thailand

Oct 9, 2025

14 hours ago

Shreya ****************

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So I basically have a non-B visa with work permit. I reminded my company a month in advance that I need the documents to extend my visa. But they delayed a lot as I am the first foreigner in the company and they do not know the procedures. I now have about a week to get my visa extended.

They are still trying to go through the normal route without a visa agent and I think they have the necessary documentations already. But they said that if the immigration officer requests for any additional documents, we may need to pay for a visa agent. They company expects me to pay for this. Is this normal? I feel like I would be paying for their mistakes as I reminded them a month in advance. 

And what are the documents that are needed? Is it possible to get the visa extended within a week? O

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is facing issues with their non-B visa extension because their company, which has no prior experience handling foreign employees, has delayed the necessary documentation. They are concerned about being asked to pay for a visa agent's services if the immigration officer requests more documents, especially since they had notified the company about the extension in advance. The conversation emphasizes the complexity of visa extensions in Thailand and the responsibilities of employers in facilitating this process.

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Chris *******

The list of documents is substantial and a small company without experience may not be able to provide all.

Whether they or you pays an agent, that's up to you.

But if you are unable to provide the documents you will need to leave and start again or end up overstay till you do.

At 500b per day and an ugly stamp.

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How can I prolong my work permit and Non-B visa in Thailand with my employer's help?

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