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How can I cancel my work permit and Non B visa after changing employers in Thailand?
Hi Guys, I need help. I’ve just changed my employer. I’m still on my previous Non B which has an extension until November 2018. My WP with my previous employer expiring on 15th May. My previous employer is not giving me cancellation letter. How can I cancel my WP and Non B now by myself? I’ve 2 questions:
1) If I leave the country and come back with a tourist visa, will that automatically cancel my current Non B?
2) If I let my WP expire, will that automatically cancel it?
Please advise. I’d highly appreciate your help.
1) If I leave the country and come back with a tourist visa, will that automatically cancel my current Non B?
2) If I let my WP expire, will that automatically cancel it?
Please advise. I’d highly appreciate your help.
Answer summary
The user seeks assistance with cancelling their Non-B visa and work permit (WP) after changing employers in Thailand, particularly in light of their previous employer not providing a cancellation letter. They have two specific questions about whether leaving the country or allowing their WP to expire would lead to automatic cancellation of their Non-B. Community responses clarify that neither action would result in automatic cancellation, and recommend visiting the Ministry of Labour for proper cancellation procedures.
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Tod *********
The answers to your questions are
IF you are still on the original Non-B visa you can just leave BUT if you are on an extension of stay;
1 - NO, it does not automatically cancel your extension. It stamps you out of the country, and you won't have a problem getting a tourist visa at a thai consulate BUT if you are ever going to work here again and get an extension based on employment the immigration office will see you didn't cancel your earlier extension and charge you for overstay from the date you stamped out of the country.
2 - NO, your work permit will expire BUT it is not canceled the correct way.
Go to the Ministry of Labour and cancel your work permit then go to the thai immigration office and cancel your extension THEN leave the country and go get a tourist visa
IF you are still on the original Non-B visa you can just leave BUT if you are on an extension of stay;
1 - NO, it does not automatically cancel your extension. It stamps you out of the country, and you won't have a problem getting a tourist visa at a thai consulate BUT if you are ever going to work here again and get an extension based on employment the immigration office will see you didn't cancel your earlier extension and charge you for overstay from the date you stamped out of the country.
2 - NO, your work permit will expire BUT it is not canceled the correct way.
Go to the Ministry of Labour and cancel your work permit then go to the thai immigration office and cancel your extension THEN leave the country and go get a tourist visa
Jay ********
OPThank you Tod.
Tod *********
@Jay *******
as a rule you cancel your work permit and extension at the offices that issued themJay ********
OPLast question Tod: I previously worked at a school in Chonburi. Now I live in Bkk. Do I have to go to Chonburi labor office to cancel my WP? Or I can go to a labor office in Bkk? Similarly, do I have to go to Chonburi immigration to cancel my Non-B? Or I can go to an immigration in Bkk? Please advise.
Tod *********
Good Luck (y) :)
Jay ********
OPI didn’t get it from your comment. I just asked if that can be an option or not. However, got my answer, thank you!😊
Tod *********
@J**
Where did you read in my post that I said go get the visa first? :O The way you do it is just like I said,
Go cancel your work permit, then go cancel your extension & either leave that day or get the 7 day extension denied stamp to leave thailand in a week.. THEN leave the country and get a tourist visa
Jay ********
OPCan I go get a tourist visa first and then come back and cancel my WP and Non B? So I will have a visa when I cancel those.
Nikita ********
My previous school doesnt want give me cancellation letter either.
I have heard people can have problems on the boarder without official cancellation letter. Who knows that information?
I have heard people can have problems on the boarder without official cancellation letter. Who knows that information?
Nikita ********
Thank you
@Di**
Macaron 👍 everything not so bad))Tins *******
You know it.
Diiz *********
You had a wp?
Diiz *********
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2 tod shared a link hereDiiz *********
Dont waiting the expiring date ><
Diiz *********
By yourself i mean, even if your employer dont give the letter..
Diiz *********
Wait tod but i think you have to go to cancel it. I dont think you have to go out from thailand
Diiz *********
When you cancel your wp u get a letter from labour but actually u need a letter from your old boss to cancel your visa so i have no idea if its working only with labour paper stamped éwè
Jay ********
OPDo I need a cancellation letter to cancel my non B? or I can cancel it without a letter?
Diiz *********
Buuut it mean you will be in overstay because you will have no visa so you will have to leave the same day ooooor you pay 1900 to get 7 days ^_^
Diiz *********
To cancel your non B you have to go to immigration ^_^
Jay ********
OPNo the old employer is not responding at all. You have given me info about cancelling the WP by myself, but how would I cancel my Non-B?
Diiz *********
Your wp have to be cancelled before get a tourist visa if im not wrong !
Diiz *********
No the best way is really to go ministry of labour >< i dont want to give wrong informations ^_^ Actually there is some people who have to cancel their wp without letter. You cant get your letter from your old boss ? >×<
Jay ********
OPSorry, just to reconfirm, if I leave the country now without a re-entry permit, that will not cancel my Non-B?
Diiz *********
There is no automatic cancellation ><
Jay ********
OPThank you Dizz. Just a question, if I go out now, will that automatically cancel my existing Non B? And can I cancel my WP after coming back with a tourist visa?
Diiz *********
@Jay *******
fill the form and go to cancel it and you will be all good ^_^ ♡Jay ********
OPThanks Dizz, I’m happy to go out coz my new employer asked me to come back with a 60 day tourist visa. I’m just worried about canceling the existing visa and wp.
Abdul ********
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