How can I change my work permit to a tourist visa without leaving Phuket?

Mar 31, 2020

5 years ago

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As I’m not currently working and it mite be a long time before I do. 

I’m thinking about cancelling my work permit to save me from paying tax, accountant charges, social secretary for staff. 

If I cancel the permit I would have to change to a tourist visa. But how would I do that with not being able to leave Phuket. 

Thank you for and information on this.

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The individual is contemplating canceling their work permit, as they are not currently employed, to avoid additional expenses related to taxes and accountant fees. They express a desire to switch to a tourist visa but are unsure how to do so while staying in Phuket, without the ability to leave the area.

Benjamin ******

I deleted the picture of your visa (you didn't blocked out your confidential information), but it is a single entry Non-B visa. You are still on your original stamp which expires on May 24th. You can stay in Thailand on this visa until May 24th without requesting any extension of stay from your consulate or immigration.

My advice:

1. Your business activity is not visa advice, and I'm not going to recommend either continuing the business, or shutting it down.

2. Because you are *NOT* on an extension of stay, but instead on your original stamp, you can stay until May 24th assuming you don't do any further immigration related activity.

3. I would pay attention to this group for visa/ immigration related updates, and research further options to stay here around early to mid May. May is a VERY long time away.

5 years ago

James ********

We suggest you consult your attorney and accountant re business closing procedures and regulations.

You will not be able to obtain a Tourist Visa.

You can seek a letter from your Embassy seeking an extension from Thai Immigration for 30 days.

If you are married or age 50+ there may be other options to obtain the correct visa for living in Thailand.

5 years ago

James ******

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@James *******

thank you.

Iv been emailing my accountant for 2 weeks.

I called them today but not much help.

5 years ago

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James ******

Benjamin ******

1. What's your current visa?

2. What's your current extension of stay?

Work permits do not give a person legal right to enter or live in Thailand, only the right to work.

5 years ago

James ******

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@Benjamin *****

1. I have a non b visa.

2. Finishes on the 24th may

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James ******

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