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What Happens to My Non-O Visa Extension if My Work Permit Expires?

Visa Extension Non-O Visa Work Permit Issues

Jan 26, 2020

6 years ago

Chris ******

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I have a category O non-immigration type Visa that has been extended until May 8, 2020. However, my work permit will expire on February 16th, 2020. If my work permit expires, will the extension of my Visa automatically be voided, and I will need to leave the country?

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If your work permit expires, it may affect the validity of your Non-O visa extension. You will likely need to cancel your extension of stay if you do not renew your work permit. It is advised to turn in your expired work permit at the Ministry of Labor and then cancel your visa extension.

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Tod *********

You're NOT on any visa, you're on an extension and when the reason for the extension changes (like your work permit expires) you need to go and cancel your extension effective that date

IF you're not gonna go renew your work permit, then when it runs out you need to go turn it in at the Ministry of Labor and then go immediately and cancel your extension of stay. Then you either leave that day OR you buy the 7 day extension denied stamp that gives you a week to get out of thailand for 1900baht

6 years ago

Chris ******

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@Tod ********

thank you! One follow up question. If I was to change my work permit to start volunteer work under a different foundation, would that change cancel my current extension?

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Tod *********

And what is the reason you have a non-O visa/extension?

6 years ago

Tod *********

ahh, okay I thought it might have been issued based on marriage to a thai (when it wouldn't matter about the work permit because the extension wasn't issued based on employment).

6 years ago

Chris ******

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@Tod ********

my visa is through a foundation and it is a year extension. My work permit is for volunteer work at the foundation.

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