Answered9 years ago
What are the options for renewing my stay in Thailand with an expiring work permit?
my work permit expires tomorrow, is it right that i need to come in by an airport if i want a 30 day visa. If i do a border run i can only get 15 days?
Answer summary
The original poster is inquiring about their options for staying in Thailand as their work permit is set to expire. Various commenters clarify that the work permit expiration does not dictate their ability to stay, as it is the 'admitted until' date in their passport that determines their stay duration. They note that by entering Thailand via an airport, a UK passport holder can receive a 30-day visa exempt entry, whereas a border run will only grant a 15-day entry, with a limitation of two per year for land entries. Additionally, they suggest alternatives such as applying for a SETV (single entry tourist visa) for an extended stay.
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Ryan ********
Just do a SETV dude.. Worth your time and money
Ryan ********
@James ****************
get one there haha
Jimmy *********
OPim going back to the UK
Tod *********
It doesn't matter when your work permit expires :/ What is your "admitted until" date stamped in your passport. That's what lets you stay here, a work permit just lets you work
Tod *********
@Ja***
, Hmm, that means you either go to a thai consulate in another country and buy a tourist visa or you border bounce for a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp.Jimmy *********
OPits the same date
Tod *********
Since Dec 31st 2016 they went back to 30 day visa exempt entries by land borders, BUT put a limit of TWO per year. There is no official limit of them when flying in.
Jimmy *********
OPokay cheers mate
Paul *********
UK passport will get 30day visa exempt entry
Tony ********
most nationalities get 30
Jimmy *********
OPhaha thanks.
Si ********
@Tod ********
I understand, but other's will atleast know not to go there in the future, therefore even less traffic for themTod *********
@Si *******
I know but I don't want to even drive one click of traffic to them from here :OSi ********
@Tod ********
maybe just flaggin it here as BS would be better.. Then others would know not to trust it. just a thoughtTod *********
@Ja***
, sorry I deleted that b/s web-link ;)Paul *********
@Ja***
as a UK passport holder you don't / cant do visa on arrival - you can enter on a visa exempt entry valid for 30 days.Tod *********
@James ****************
That is absolutely the worst site to use to get ANY information about thai visas or extensions onJimmy *********
OPim British so assumed but just read this
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