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Is it possible to switch my work permit to another company in Thailand, and what should I know about my Non-B Visa?

Work Permit Non-B Visa Visa Rules Immigration Thailand Employment

Marion *******

asked Feb 7, 2018

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I wonder if it possible to "switch" a workpermit to another company??? Anyone can tell me if and what to do? And what about the connected  Non-B Visa ? Thx. in advance

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The process of switching a work permit (WP) to another company in Thailand involves some specific steps: you cannot directly transfer your WP; the new employer must apply for a new one after you cancel your current permit at the Ministry of Labor. If you are on a valid Non-B Visa, you can switch employers without needing to leave the country, but you must keep in mind that regular 90-day border runs are still required. Additionally, costs for new work permits can vary significantly, ranging from around 3,800 baht to over 15,000 baht when involving professionals for assistance.

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Marco *********

In Samui the cost of a new wp from a lawyer/accountant starts from 15,000 baht till 18,000.

About your multiple entry Non B visa, you must do a border run to Satun to re-activate it every no more than 90 days: check your current stamp expiry date to know when you must do the next

9 years ago

Robert *******

Lawyer does not like to work for FREE, even his copy machine is the most expensive one in the area.

9 years ago

Marion *******

thank you

@Robert ******

9 years ago

Marion *******

over a lawyer... maybe for the papers or whatever .. I will ask them ..

9 years ago

Robert *******

No it is not, that is the price of Ministry of Labor, don't know where you apply for WP?

9 years ago

Marion *******

uups .. on Samui its far more expensive

9 years ago

Robert *******

Not heard about changes, so WP will be 3800 Thb a year.

9 years ago

Marion *******

its again the same costs?

9 years ago

Robert *******

You and old employer visit Ministry of Labor, cancel the Work Permit, new Employer applies after cancellation for new WP.

9 years ago

Marion *******

thank you very much .. can you give me details for the process ? Sorry for bothering you but I don't want to do a mistake ..

9 years ago

Robert *******

If you are on the original Visa, yes no problem to switch, be aware you still have to leave the country on the regular 90 days.

9 years ago

Marion *******

without leaving etc...??

9 years ago

Marion *******

I`m on a VISA - Non-B still valid for 9 month .. so I can switch the company and WP?

9 years ago

Robert *******

You can not switch the WP to another company, the company has to apply for a new one. You can work for both companies on 1 WP if both employers agree to the terms and conditions. If you are on a VISA than it is no problem to switch employers or WP. If you are on an Extension of Stay from local Immigration based on working, you have to cancel the WP, cancel the Extension of Stay and apply for new Extension or leave the country.

9 years ago