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What are the current immigration options for a Sri Lankan expat in Thailand seeking employment and visa assistance?

Jul 8, 2022
4 years ago
Subasinghe ******
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Hello,

I am currently living in Leam Chabang . I came with TR visa and today I went to extend it but Si Racha Immigration refused to extend . They informed only 7 days will be granted.

My friend asked me to cross borders but still as I am a Sri Lankan we arent allowed to cross borders. I am willing to work here.

. 1. Is there a super easy immigration to get a covid Visa until I find a job ?

2. What are the documents needed for Non B ?

3. And is Toeic exam compulsory to work in Thailand ( as non natives ) ?

Please guide me with information. It would be a great help
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A Sri Lankan expat in Leam Chabang is inquiring about options for extending a TR visa after being granted only a 7-day extension by Si Racha Immigration. The individual seeks information on a 'COVID visa' for job searching, the necessary documents for a Non-B visa, and whether the TOEIC exam is mandatory for employment in Thailand. Responses note that the COVID visa is no longer available, that a Non-B visa's documents are typically provided by schools, and confirm that the TOEIC exam is required for work permits.
Graham ******
Have you already had a 30 day tourist exetension on your entry stamp?
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Peter ****************
Maybe with Sri Lankan passport you cannot have 30 day extension ? Thought same with Indian passports ?
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Subasinghe ******
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@Graham *****
i got 02 months on the day of entry and I went for another month extension it was not granted
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@Subasinghe *****
I see now you went to Sri Racha which is Chonburi Immigration which are known for not giving extensions until very close to your admitted to date.
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Subasinghe ******
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@Graham *****
I have heard that this immigration is strict in rules. Any they didnt even extend another 30 days .
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Graham ******
@Subasinghe *****
you should have had a 30 day extension granted, why did they deny it, is your TM30 registered?
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Arianna ************
1. there is no more covid visa.. all immigration offices are like this... difficult to get an extension of visa

2. documents for non b is provided by the school

3.yes.. compulsory in able for you to get a work permit
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