Answereda year ago
What do I need to do about my work permit and Non B visa before leaving Thailand?
Hi - my work permit (WP) ends on the 16th Oct and my Non B on the 24th Feb. I am looking to appoint a manager to take over my resort and pass the WP to him. I am returning to the UK but don’t have accommodation until 12th Nov. So if I bounce out to KL and get my Non B cancelled while in KL and just return to Thailand on a VOA for a couple of weeks. Will I have any issues?
Answer summary
The user is seeking guidance on how to handle their work permit (WP) and Non-B visa as they prepare to leave Thailand. They need to cancel their work permit and extension of stay prior to their departure, and it's emphasized that a work permit cannot be transferred to another person. They are advised to obtain documentation from their employer when canceling the work permit, which should then be presented to immigration to cancel the visa extension. Finally, returning to Thailand on a visa-exempt (not VOA) basis is contingent on the discretion of the immigration officer.
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Bob **********
You can’t pass on your WP it needs to be canceled as well as your extension
Sam *********
OP@Bob *********
- ok I didn’t word it correctly, get a new WP and Non B for the managerBob **********
@Sam ********
yesJohn **********
You need to go and cancel your work permit and then take the documentation showing that to immigration to cancel your extension of stay based on a Non-B visa. You can normally do this a few days in advance with a letter from the company you work for. Obviously the last day you can do this is the day your work permit expires and that is the day you need to leave Thailand by. Whether you are ok coming back in on a visa exempt stamp (not VOA) will be up to the immigration officer you will stand in front of but if you have your ticket home in the time you will get stamped in for I don't see you will have a problem.
Sam *********
OP@John *********
- thanks John.
Andrew *********
You can't pass a work permit to anyone. He will have to apply for a new one.
You will need to cancel both work permit and visa/extension the day you leave.
You will need to cancel both work permit and visa/extension the day you leave.
Lloyd ********
@Andrew ********
Not the day you leave , you can post date it.Sam *********
OP@Andrew ********
- yes I am aware of thatLloyd ********
Just leaving the country will not cancel your extension.
Lloyd ********
Ok , YOU need to cancel your work permit and extension of stay before you bounce out and in. You can cancel a few days prior to your departure.
Sam *********
OP@Lloyd *******
- thanks Lloyd do you think immigration will pick this up at the airport and have an issue. Or will we sail through.Lloyd ********
@Sam ********
Also, you just said your agent will cancel them ?Lloyd ********
@Sam ********
No problem probably at an airhead, but the next time you visit immigration for an extension may well be a problem.Sam *********
OP@Lloyd *******
- great really helps thank you.Activity
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