Please can someone tell me the regulations/laws with regards to a work permit and non immigrant b visa π?
I am currently teaching in Thailand , I have recently received my work permit , how long should these usually be valid for or does it depend on your contract?
If I am wanting to change schools , but continue teaching (and I will do this through the same agency I have now-however I am registered by my school on my work permit) do I have to then get a new work permit and go to Laos again to apply for a new non-immigrant b visa ?
Or is it possible to switch over work permit and extend the visa without all the unnecessary hassle?
Thank you π
TLDR : Answer Summary
In Thailand, work permits are employer-specific, meaning if you wish to change schools while continuing to teach, you need to apply for a new work permit through your new employer. The validity of your current work permit typically depends on your contract, and you cannot transfer it to a new employer. If your visa is not marked with your current employer's name, you may not need to leave Thailand to obtain a new visa. However, if it is marked, you will have to cancel your current work permit and visa and reapply, which may involve traveling to a neighboring country like Laos.