What are the options for extending a non-B visa in Thailand after resigning from a position during lockdown?

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Hey guys, in need of some visa help/advice. I was in the process of getting a work permit right before the lockdown and extension had been put into effect. During the lockdown, I ended up resigning from my teaching position and now currently on a non-b with the extension until July 31st.

I am looking to stay here long term and have been researching a lot of visas but it seems like I can only get a visa if I am on a tourist visa. Does anyone know of a way around this? It seems I will also have a lot of issue coming back into the country if I leave so leaving is not an option. I understand there is an extra fee at immigration to have everything done "in-house" which is fine, but the "non-b" seems to be my issue right now. Advice? Thoughts?

Thank you so much for your help!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking advice on extending their non-B visa after resigning from their teaching role during lockdown. They are currently on a non-B visa with an extension until July 31st and are looking for long-term options without leaving the country. The conversation highlights challenges faced by users in similar situations, including the need for specific visa types after resigning, options like using an agent, the possibility of obtaining an educational visa, and advice on dealing with immigration processes. Several comments suggest looking for a language school to explore educational visa routes but emphasize the need for an existing tourist visa to qualify.

Nick **************** · Answer

Hope that makes sense.

Nick **************** · Answer

I visited immigration today with the same issue. Here is a copy of my understanding. Immigration say that when old school cancel work permit they will give me a letter. I must take that letter together with new work permit. Criminal records check and teacher licence to immigration. They will  cancel  old non b and  issue new one. I should do this before July 31st or if amnesty extended the new end date. There is no need for me to leave Thailand as I have been throughout the Covid 19 matters and to do so would expose me. They also say i can cancel visa myself, get an extension which will be valid until visa amnesty finishes and then do a border crossing for a new non b visa

Sid ******* · Answer

Find a good Thai language school and talk to them. Should do it right away because it can take up to 4 weeks to process the visa. It has to be completed before amnesty is up.

Philip ********** · Answer

If an agent says they can help you. Turn around and walk away with the money in your pocket.

Reiner ********* · Answer

Even with an agent it's Not  possible to get around... Wait. Because you have No visa u are only on amnesty

James ************** · Answer

You would probably need to use an agent.

There is no way around the situation at the moment as you cant leave to get a tourist visa etc...

Bim ******* · Answer

Just waiting on a Government announcement about this as I am in a similar position

What are the options for extending a non-B visa in Thailand after resigning from a position during lockdown?

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