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Do you get the Non-Imm B visa extension on the same day you apply for a work permit?

Adam **********
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When you apply for a work permit, do they do the Non-Imm B visa extension on the same day?
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When applying for a work permit (WP) in Thailand, the Non-Imm B visa extension is not issued on the same day. It's common for applicants to receive their work permit after a processing period of at least 7 days, during which they may only receive a stamp extending their stay for an additional 30 days if all paperwork is correct. Applicants must ensure they have the necessary documents from their employer to avoid complications.
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Tod *********
Tod *********
Tod *********
Tod *********
I would say we've taken this about as far as we can.

And remember you can't legally work without BOTH the Non-B and a work permit (which means IF you were working on the Non-B that expires tomorrow you were doing so illegally)

Good Luck
@Ad**
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Tod *********
Tod *********
You need to go to a thai consulate and buy a tourist visa OR border-bounce at a land crossing and get a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp (IF you haven't gotten two 30 day visa exempt entries by land this year already ;)) .

Then you get the paperwork together and go buy another 90 day, single entry Non-B visa.
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
"Under consideration for 30 days" ... what do you think will happen? (a) monkeyhouse (b) off to Laos?
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
I have to start the whole process again with amended paperwork/ contract ... now I have to get a Tourist visa, I guess. Or visa exemption stamp??
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
None of the Thais in my department even know where the Labour Office is
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
News to me
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
Apparently, you have to apply for the WP within 15 days of getting your Non Imm B
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
Shit outta luck! As they say. I'm off on my travels
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
Ben Paulson I got the Non Imm B. Then I couldn't be arsed following up on it. Procrastinated/ blew the cash on booze
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
My mate reckons the office I am applying at gave him his WP the very next day. We'll soon see
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
😢
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Adam *********
nope, there is no 7 day extension, that is an application for extension denied 7 day stamp to LEAVE the country not to buy you more time to get your documentation straightened out
Adam **********
Adam **********
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@Tod ********
You can apply for a 7-day Non-Imm B extension, regardless??
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
Oh dear
Adam **********
Adam **********
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Oh
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Adam *********
then I would say you're toast :O .

You need at least 7 days to get a work permit. :/

They don't issue them on the spot.

You apply, pay, get the receipt and it has a return date to come back and get the booklet.
Adam **********
Adam **********
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I'm going to put the WP application in tomorrow. My visa expires on Friday
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
For what?
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Adam *********
when did you apply for it?
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
Do they dish out the WP right away ... or you have to wait some days?
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
@Tod ********
Maybe I'll be OK then
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
I'm going to get the WP tomorrow
Tod *********
Tod *********
When you apply for the extension they stamp you for ANOTHER 30 days so you can be here while your application is under consideration. BUT that's only if all the paperwork is correct, if you're missing something you're gonna be between a rock and a hard place.
Tod *********
Tod *********
I think without a work permit you are hafta go to a thai consulate, get a new Non-B and start all over again.
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
I've got 2 days left out of the 90 + paperwork from my employer
Tod *********
Tod *********
But you can apply for the extension right up until the last day left on your stamp if you need to. The reason most people apply early is that extensions based on employment are document intensive and if you're missing a document you have time to get it rather than run out of time and go on overstay or have to leave the country and start all over with a new Non-b
Tod *********
Tod *********
without a valid work permit you aren't gonna get an extension
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
Oh. I've d*cked around
Tod *********
Tod *********
In order to get an extension you're going to need your work permit and a pile of paperwork from your employer too. You can apply for the extension when you have 30 days or less left on your current 90 day stamp.

Many times the first application for an extension goes under consideration for 30 days and then you go back and get the year extension inked into your passport.

Remember without the work permit you can't legally work here. So I'd get ahold of your company to see where it is.
Adam **********
Adam **********
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Nah. Non Imm B comes first, as far as I know
Tod *********
Tod *********
Didn't you already apply for a work permit? Unless I'm wrong you needed the receipt of having applied for one to get the non-B from the thai consulate.
Neil ********
Neil ********
Well I also have always had my Non B before applying for the work permit.... then got that here later. Always done in Melbourne for many a year... and as recently as a few months ago... but for various reasons this lapsed before I could get the WP.... so am about to go out to get the Non B in Lao shortly. Maybe I now need to do the WP application first???
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
How did I get a Non Imm B then? I've got one in my passport and the consulate staff wrote the name of my rajaphat on the visa sticker in pen
Adam **********
Adam **********
OP
HCMC
Tod *********
Tod *********
Where did you get your Non-B visa?
Tod *********
Tod *********
nope

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