What are the visa implications for switching jobs in Thailand and obtaining a Non-O visa for parenting?

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Jul 6, 2018

6 years ago

Jordi ******************

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im looking for some advice. let me give you some information. first

Im currently living in Thailand on a Non B visa with workpermit. passed month I been switching jobs now my visa is running out I wish to exit Thailand and reenter with the non b for the new company.

now the immigration informed me I had to leave the country 1 month ago when the workpermit was finished. she told me it aint a problem directly but it will be when I will come back to the immigration office for the new workpermit on the new company I will work for. 

Any experience with this. 

question 2

I got a daughter who is half thai and born here on samui, I got the parenthsip documents etc. will this allow me to retrieve a non o instead ?

I read some ambassy's ask for a salary strip and workpermit but I don't; got that yet. others need a 400 k on bank slip wich I also don't have but do have on a dutch bank. 

hopefully someone got some information regarding these issues

thanks allot

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user seeks advice on their situation with a Non B visa and work permit in Thailand, highlighting issues faced after switching jobs. They were informed by immigration about the need to leave the country after their work permit expired, raising concerns about the implications of overstaying and applying for a new work permit. Additionally, they inquire about the possibility of obtaining a Non O visa based on their daughter being half Thai, but are uncertain about the financial documentation required, as they lack funds in a Thai bank. Community responses suggest options like border runs for visa extensions and potential flexibility in obtaining a Non O visa through the Thai consulate.

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Jordi ******************

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Oke thanks

6 years ago

Marco *********

If you need more info send me private message

6 years ago

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Marco *********

Jordi, I suppose in the meantime you can do a border bounce to get 30 day visa exemption stamp, then apply a Single Entry Non B Visa when your accountant have all papers done.

Living in Samui, you can do a border run to Satun (going with an agency and paying extra 1000 for the stamp) then apply Non B in Penang.

In Penang you can also apply for a Non O based on parentship, they don't ask for 400,000 baht deposited in thai bank since at least 3 months BUT, as a financial proof, a thai bank statement showing at least 200,000 only and no matter if deposited just few days before.

6 years ago

Jordi ******************

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thanks for the information

6 years ago

Robert *******

If you leave the country and say nothing, it is no problem as Immigration told you. When you come back at Immigration for a new Extension of Stay they can fine you for overstay. Cancel the Extension of Stay and leave the country. You can not switch companies on an Extension of Stay without help of Labor department, both employers and Immigration office. The Extension of Stay is based on work with your employer documents. You have to look for an Thai Embassy or Thai consulate that does not have any financial requirements for the Non O visa based on guardian your child. Or come back on a tourist visa and start the process again for the Non B and WP.

6 years ago

Jordi ******************

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cuz I asked the extension as the new company didn't had the paper yet should arrive next week

6 years ago

Jordi ******************

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But leaving the country now, and re enter on a tourist entry or non o

6 years ago

Jordi ******************

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Yes its canceled but i fought i could outstay the days and leave now , made a mistake,

6 years ago

Robert *******

You must cancel your WP at the Ministry of Labor and the Extension of Stay on the last day of working. At that day you must leave the country or apply for a new extension of stay. If denied you get 7 days to leave the country. Reading that it should be done 1 month ago I guess you left your job 1 month ago and did not cancel anything?

6 years ago

Jordi ******************

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report my self every 90 days but this have come to and end after a year

6 years ago

Robert *******

First of all, are you living on a Visa and doing 90 days border runs or on an Extension of Stay and report yourself every 90 days at Immigration?

6 years ago

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Robert *******

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