What are the steps to switch from a COVID extension visa to a Non-B visa in Thailand?

COVID Extension Visa Non-B Visa Visa Extension Chiang Mai Visa Requirements Expat Visa Process

May 25, 2021

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi guys, so I have a question about visa. 

I'm currently in covid extension visa from Non b visa. I will need to extend my visa again on the 29th. of this month, since my school weren't able to finish any documents for my non b . There are things bothering me on how can I actually get Non b. There are some people telling me that it's gonna be really  difficult for me to acquire a non b visa since I'm holding a covid extension visa. Anyone of you who recently got a non b visa from covid extension visa? How much does it actually cost to switch from covid to non b? What are the necessary documents needed and like how can I really get non b for 1 year? 

currently in Chiang mai. 

Thanks in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is currently on a COVID extension visa and needs to switch to a Non-B visa due to issues with documentation from their school. They are concerned about the difficulty of obtaining the Non-B visa while on the COVID extension. Other users suggest that it's possible to switch but emphasize the need for proper employer support and immigration requirements. They also warn the user to extend their visa before the 29th as immigration offices may be closed on weekends.

Will ************

So you are on the 60 day Covid allowance ,therefore you have no visa. Could get expensive, very expensive.

4 years ago

Kristine ********

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@Will ***********

like how much?

4 years ago

Reiner *********

@Kristine ************************

50 k

4 years ago

Kristine ********

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@Reiner ********

owh my gush!!

4 years ago

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Kristine ********

Darren *******

Might want to get your extension before 29th as that's a Saturday and immigration might not be open.

As to whether you can switch, it's possible yes but it depends on your prospective employer and immigration. Not all employers can meet the in country requirements as they're more onerous than applying out of country.

4 years ago

Kristine ********

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@Darren ******

thanks

4 years ago

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Reiner *********

Just to understand it correct ...so you had a visa B and changed it to Covid ... try to extend again ..and ask the officer ..how to do ....the school need to make all papers if they don’t do it.....forget it

4 years ago

Reiner *********

Well is it a private school and you teach there ?

4 years ago

Kristine ********

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@Reiner ********

haven't started yet as I don't have legal papers

4 years ago

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@Reiner ********

I have no choice but to extend it. I have told my school that I'm in covid extension and that things might be a little harder, but then the school doesn't know the things about it even if I have given them heads up.

4 years ago

Reiner *********

Fir a visa B you need to be employed , the company ask the labor department , with giving the papers of the company to Garant a work permit ...with this paper you will get a visa B only.....so you need a company ...or open one yourselves but same procedure ....especially at this times will be not easy without a school who deliver the papers

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