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Can my friend with a work permit return to Thailand immediately after leaving or must he wait until his visa expires?
Hello, My friend has a *work permit until July 2026*. Company of him (49%) with nominees (51%), so not legit. we know. should not been done . Has non-B-eVisa-90days from an embassy until *May 20th*. He will leaved Thailand on May 3rd.
Here are the question - can he return next day (or only after May 20th?) ? can he receive 60 days stamp? is there a need to cancel work permit prior to leaving the kingdom?
Thank you all,
Here are the question - can he return next day (or only after May 20th?) ? can he receive 60 days stamp? is there a need to cancel work permit prior to leaving the kingdom?
Thank you all,
Answer summary
The user seeks clarification on their friend's visa and work permit situation. Their friend, with a work permit valid until July 2026, plans to leave Thailand on May 3 but has a 90-day non-B visa expiring on May 20. The community suggests that he must cancel the work permit before leaving, ideally providing a termination letter to ensure a smooth process. Opinions vary on whether he should wait to leave until after May 20, but it's clear that without a re-entry permit, his visa will not remain valid once he exits Thailand.
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James **********
To have the work permit they must have been dealing with an accountants company, ask them to deal with it, they know what to do
Einat *******
OPJames Mitchell yeah, the accountant company's workers are the nominees... its a mess
Kool *******
He should have a termination letter from the company stating when his last day is to cancel the work permit smoothly, then as long as he doesn't have a reentry permit, his visa will expire as soon as he leaves. Lots of people do this that are leaving Thailand, that worked here, then when their contract ends leave, and comeback on a visa exempt entry to clear up all their responsibilities in leaving. It is not uncommon.
Einat *******
OPKool Breez who needs to receive this letter? mail it by posy to ministry of work?
John **********
@Einat ******
The company can cancel the work permit on the day he stops workingKool *******
Einat Yarhi no. You take it to the labour department, with your work permit, to cancel it. The visa is an original 90 day visa, so it won't cancel when the work permit does.
Einat *******
OP@John *********
also true... :-)John **********
@Einat ******
it shouldn't, it's more likely to cause a problem if he applies for another Non-immigrant visa inside Thailand or an extension of stay from one issued outside Thailand. Why not just cancel it?Einat *******
OP@John *********
thank you, and what about the work permit?? what happens if we dont contact the ministry of labor about it? do you know if it will create a problem when entering?John **********
@Einat ******
The visa was used the moment he entered Thailand, what's important are the stamps in his passport. If he has a re-entry permit his stamp will remain live, if he doesn't the stamp will end when he exitsEinat *******
OPKool Breez I was told that the 90 days visa is a single entry visa, therefore - it is cancelled when crossing the border
John **********
Why doesn't he wait until the 20th to leave if he plans to come straight back? And yes he should cancel the work permit.
Einat *******
OP@John *********
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