How can I effectively cancel my current Work Permit and Extension of Stay while transitioning to a new employer in Thailand?

Work Permit Visa Extension Extension of Stay Immigration Procedures Job Change Thailand Expat Visa Guidance

March 24, 2021

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I have a question concerning Work Permit and Extension of stay Cancelation. 

I'm leaving my current school, and after talking to my employer, she's agreed to give me the required documents to cancel both the Visa and Work Permit stating the 9th of May, as my last day of work which is also the date my contract, work permit and visa (Extension of stay) would expire. 

On the other hand, my new employer would hire me starting on the 10th of May so it wouldn't affect my current school in anyway and also to avoid overlap or overstay.

Now these are my concerns:

1. My current employer is ready to prepare the documents for the cancelation ASAP, but how soon can I cancel both the work permit and extension of stay - Keeping in mind that the last day of work is May 9th?

For example, can I cancel a month to the last day of work which is May 9th, or something like that?

2. Also, my new employer has started preparing my documents already, thus I'd like to know how soon can I apply for a new work permit and Visa (Extension of Stay) after canceling the current ones. 

Thanks for your help. 😊

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is transitioning from one school to another and needs to know how to properly cancel their current Work Permit and Extension of Stay without incurring an overstay. The conversation reveals that cancellations can generally be made up to 21 days in advance, but ideally on the same day as the application for a new work permit and visa with the new employer to avoid any violations.

Ewuraa *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

UPDATE:

Following the advice I received here, I went to the immigration today to ask about "how many days in advance can I cancel the visa".

I was told I can cancel it 21 days in advance and now, we have to cancel the visa before the work permit if not, it'll be an overstay.

Or, one can cancel the work permit first before canceling the visa but everything should be done on the same day. .

Thank you all for your help. 😊

3 years ago

Andrew *********

@Ewuraa ******

Work permit is always first , to make sure any outstanding tax.

3 years ago

Ewuraa *******

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@Andrew ********

the document from Immigration said, original and copy of work permit.

At the labor office, they also said, cancel visa and work permit later.

3 years ago

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Andrew *********

As you are changing schools you will need a new license ( if you don't have a full 5 - year ) also you will need a new police clearance.

4 years ago

Ewuraa *******

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3 years ago

Ewuraa *******

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@Andrew ********

I have the 5 years one already... As for the police clearance certificate, I'll go and apply for it.... Thanks.

4 years ago

Andrew *********

@Ewuraa ******

Remember you will need a contract from the school to obtain one ( police clearance)

3 years ago

Ewuraa *******

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@Andrew ********

I think a letter requesting for the police clearance is what they use.... I used that last week and everything went well.... Thanks so much for your help.

3 years ago

Andrew *********

@Ewuraa ******

You're welcome , glad things are sorted

3 years ago

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Andrew *********

Ellie *******

1. Depends on immigration office, you may apply for cancel your current extension based on employment a few days or about 2 weeks in advance. Some report said someone couldn't cancel his extension in advance. So for exact, you better to talk your local immigration office.

2. If possible, I would let the current and new employers to talk about the process each other, and with immigration office(s) and Labor office. They have to collaborate to proceed all application (canceling and new submission) in precise timing. This is the hard part and also the main reason why many people who is changing the job cannot change visa/extension in-country.

4 years ago

Ellie *******

You better to check with CW for current policy then. I don't think it's more than 2weeks for longest. But you need to check.

And make sure your new employer can meet the requirements for you to apply new visa and WP in-country.

4 years ago

Ewuraa *******

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@Ellie ******

ok I will go and ask... the new employer is ready as well. Thank you. 😊

4 years ago

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@Ellie ******

I'm in Bangkok so I'll be using Cheangwattana.

I only want to know how many days or weeks in advance can I cancel the old ones and apply for new ones.

4 years ago

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Benjamin ******

This is a very difficult question, and I'm not sure what the answer will be.

IDEALLY, to avoid overstay, you'll have to cancel your current extension of stay based on employment with your current employer, and then AT THE SAME DAY to apply for a new extension of stay based on employment with the new employer.

When your current extension of stay is cancelled, you have until 11:59 PM *THE SAME DAY* to leave, otherwise you'd be on overstay.

You'd be on overstay for one day from your post. The fine is 500THB. I *DO NOT* know if you can get an one year extension of stay based on employment from an overstay or not :(

4 years ago

Ewuraa *******

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@Benjamin *****

Thanks for the information.

My only concern is, how many days or weeks in advance can I cancel both documents and apply for new ones.

As for overstay, I don't think I'll run into that problem because the current contract ends on May 9th and the new one will start on the 10th.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

@Ewuraa ******

for cancelling the documents, you’ll have to work with the school.

For going on overstay, you will have to leave by 11:59PM on May 9th, otherwise you will be on overstay. There is no grace period.

You will have to coordinate the canceling the old extension of stay based on employment and the new extension of stay based on employment with your schools n

4 years ago

Ewuraa *******

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@Benjamin *****

okay, thanks

4 years ago

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