How can I switch my Non-B visa extension to a Digital Nomad Visa in Laos?

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Aug 19, 2024

3 months ago

Avihu ********

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Switching Non-B 1-Year Extension to DTV in Laos

Hi everyone,

I’m hoping to get some advice on switching my 1-year single entry Non-B extension to a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Laos.

Has anyone here gone through a similar situation? Were there any specific steps you had to take before leaving Thailand? I’m a bit concerned about how this process might go, so any tips or experiences would be really appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

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The post discusses switching from a 1-year single entry Non-B visa extension to a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Laos, seeking advice and sharing experiences about necessary steps and potential issues, particularly regarding work permits and the timing of this switch.

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John **********

Then you need to stay on the Non-B visa until then. You can't work in Thailand on the DTV, you can only do work that's outside of Thailand (remote work)

3 months ago

Avihu ********

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@John *********

Yeah, I know that. My question was whether I could cancel the whole thing and do the DTV, or is that a big risk? I have all the criteria for the DTV, so it is not an issue; the only issue is how the embassy person will look at my case or whether it is okay to switch visas that way. I feel like I'm in a tricky situation.

3 months ago

John **********

@Avihu *******

so you are planning to stop working now and not in December? You either decide to stop work, cancel your work permit and Non-B then leave Thailand and apply for the DTV. You can't have it both ways

3 months ago

Avihu ********

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Yeah, that's what I thought. Thanks for the reply. If that's the case, I'll wait for December.

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John **********

First question is when will you stop working in Thailand as you can't do that on a DTV?

3 months ago

Avihu ********

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@John *********

December 2024.

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Avihu ********

Mark **********

Attempting this situation today - will report back on Thursday

3 months ago

Avihu ********

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@Mark *********

Thank you, Mark. Do you plan on going with your visa or do as Tony said?

3 months ago

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Tony ********

Presumably if on an extension you will have a current work permit to work in Thailand. This needs cancelling and returning to DWP before you leave and cancellation of business visa at IMO. You need supporting document stating last day of work. You will probably have to request a denial of extension stamp giving you 7 days to leave Thailand, depending on your timeline. Expect extra scrutiny in the embassy in LAOS on your paperwork, as to the sudden change in your circumstances, one day working in Thailand, now not going to work in Thailand but having an unbroken income stream.

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