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How long can I stay in Thailand after my Non-B visa ends and can I switch to a tourist visa without leaving?

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Hi, I'm working in Bangkok and I have a Non-B visa and a work permit. In October I am planning to leave my job and move out of Thailand but I do want to travel around Thailand for about a month after my contract ends. How long can I stay in Thailand after my contract ends - I assume my employer will cancel my non-B visa but can I then apply to change to a tourist visa without leaving the country? Thank you.

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The ability to stay in Thailand after your Non-B visa and work permit end depends on the type of visa you have. If you possess an actual visa (sticker or e-visa), it cannot be canceled; however, if it is an extension based on your work permit, that must be canceled upon termination of your job. Typically, you cannot apply for a tourist visa while remaining in Thailand; you must leave the country first. There may be exceptions related to Covid extensions, but be aware that this is temporary and regulations can change.

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It depends on whether you have an actual visa (as in the sticker in your passport or evisa version), or you’ve been on an extension of stay issued by an immigration office in Thailand.

The former can’t be cancelled. The latter must be. You would need to leave the country the same day. You cannot get a tourist visa within Thailand.

If the Covid extension is still a thing then you may be able to apply for that, but that’s speculation as it’s due to end July 25th.

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Okay, thank you for your help!

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