How can I change from a Non-B visa to a Tourist visa in Thailand after my work permit has expired?

@Jendie *********

>my work permit was expired last March 8

Normally, your extension of stay based on employment is cancelled the same day your work permit expires :O I would not be surprised if you are on overstay.

The overstay fine is 500THB a day, with a maximum of 20K THB. After 90 days you'll be blacklisted.

I suggest going to your local labor department tomorrow and confirm the work permit is cancelled like it should have. Then, go to the immigration office and request a 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19. I would expect a fine of 500 THB a day for overstay.

Different immigration offices have different requirements for the 60 day extension of stay based on unable to travel due to COVID-19, but all require the following:

1. Your passport and:

a. a copy of your data ("picture") page

b. a copy of your most recent visa (if you have one)

c. a copy of your most recent stamp

d. a copy of your departure card

2. A TM30, filed in the immigration office.

3. The forms (each immigration office may have different forms)

4. A letter from your embassy saying you can not return, OR a print out from your embassy saying they don’t issue the letters.

5. 2x passport pictures

6. 1,900 THB.

Different immigration offices have different policies. *SOME* may require:

- The ID card of the property owner where you are staying

- Copies of *ALL* stamped pages in your passport