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How can I transfer my work permit from Koh Samui to Bangkok while in Thailand on an amnesty status?
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Aug 12, 2020
6 years ago
Maillard ************
ORIGINAL POSTERSomebody have solution I need visa in Thailand to transfer my visa work permit from koh samui to Bangkok I have job and contract sign but I cannot go outside Thailand I am in amnesty mean no visa just tole red by the Thailand I ask to have paper from French embassy but they don t want delivery I just need visa stamp help me to transfer this visa work permit somebody have answer thank you
TLDR : Answer Summary
The original poster is seeking assistance in transferring their work permit from Koh Samui to Bangkok while in Thailand under an amnesty status due to having an expired visa. Various comments clarify that there is no category of 'amnesty visa,' and suggest that the OP will need to leave the country to obtain a proper visa. Others discuss the difficulties faced by those in similar situations, highlighting that their employment situation must be handled by their employer, and they cannot directly deal with immigration issues themselves.
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Benjamin *********
Since nobody read his question proper, he simply asked:
if it is possible to change from an amnesty visa to a non-b without leaving the country.
if it is possible to change from an amnesty visa to a non-b without leaving the country.
Bobby ********
Mogens Nygaard. How simple would it be to install such a mechanism at the under-used Suvarnabhumi Airport? People could "leave" the country through immigration, getting stamped out, do a sweep through the duty free area, pick up a few items, thereby creating income for King Power (who I'm sure could exert some pressure on the government), there could be a virtual embassy in the air side of immigration, staffed by embassy officials rather than immigration officers in order to obtain visas (as opposed to simple stamp out-and-in) and then "re-enter" the country through entry immigration and get the usual entry stamp. This would negate the need for people to attend immigration offices to try to get impossible extensions.
Maillard ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bobby *******
very good idea but we are not this world Reply to
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Jonas *************
Its "funny", because early on all said all visas are extended. The word amnesty started to bee used later, as far as i can remember...
Bobby ********
@Benjamin ********
. Understood. Where some people get confused is that there is no such thing as an "amnesty visa". Your visa has expired. Gone. Finished. But because leaving the country was difficult, rather than you go on overstay, the government granted an amnesty period, where there would be no fines or arrests. Because the visa has expired it cannot be extended or changed to another as there is no stamp in your passport. Unless some special arrangement is possible with the immigration office, the OP needs to be looking at vacating before 26 September.Benjamin *********
@Bobby *******
you pretty much nailed it.A very difficult and unsatisfying situation for many who actually have a job and wp but just cannot extend the visa....
Bobby ********
@Benjamin ********
. It would be very frustrating, but I think by now, most visas will have expired several months ago. I think many were hoping land borders with neighbouring countries would be open again, but it looks like (other than for Thais and citizens of the relevant neighbour country) these will be closed for quite some time. Hopefully, entry by air may step up a bit in October, which could give WP holders the opportunity to return to their home countries, or suitable nearby country to obtain the right visa and get access back into Thailand. Of course, the insurance and quarantine issues still have to be dealt with, which would be further frustrations. Hopefully, the Thai authorities will see the value in perhaps setting up a "virtual border" within the country to allow people to do the necessary business.Reply to
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Maillard ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benjamin ********
thank you yes is that in one way we can do but I need visa. in amnesty you no have visa so I need stamp visa what ever for the company to go in emigration to ask for transfer my visa work permit koh samui to Bangkok with out live the country can do depend the statu of the company big to allow this but small company can not do it he have special law on company size have nice day Reply to
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Patrick ************
And all visa And workpermit related issues in combination with a job u can not deal your self your workplace have to deal with that
Jane ***********
@Patrick ***********
But you can go to France. There are weekly flights. So the Embassy is not going to give you a letter to say you can’t. It’s not their problem that you will then have to apply to re-enter Thailand. I know it’s frustrating but that’s the reality. Maillard ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jane **********
yes I know for now they refuse is not normal they here for help but they don t care only there job and no take initiative Patrick ************
@Jane **********
???? This not my issue ,i not understand your answer on what ?Jane ***********
@Patrick ***********
sorry reply meant for OPReply to
Jane ***********
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Maillard ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Patrick ***********
I know but I need visa tourist 1 month stamp no amnesty and they allow to transfer now I ask my embassy I need only one attestation like I cannot go French and I can get visa stamp and the company take the transfer but the embassy refuse to give to me they said can go si he will be lie they no help for now at all covid or not covid and I have new job and contract you think is right Ritesh ********
Patrick ************
@Maillard ***********
the embassy not give that because Its possible to go france ,,i understand your situation but the letter u ask at your embassy is that u not can travel france they not give because there are flights to France the only thing is u can not come back thailand And thats not responcibility of France embassy Reply to
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Patrick ************
A visa workpermit not exist ,, And a workpermit without non o visa is not possible
Daniel ************
? you have a visa or
extension of stay based on work? - not need leave
extension of stay based on work? - not need leave
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