What is the process for canceling a work permit and visa when leaving Thailand, and how long do you have to leave after cancellation?

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Dec 31, 2020

4 years ago

Colin *********

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Hello! 

My wife and I are wondering about the process of canceling a WP and visas when leaving Thailand. How long do you have once its canceled before you have to leave? 

Thanks in advance!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When canceling a work permit (WP) and visas in Thailand, you need to obtain a letter from your employer confirming the end of your employment. Then, visit the Ministry of Labor to officially cancel your work permit, followed by applying for a 60-day COVID extension at Thai Immigration, which costs 1,900 THB per person. There could be rules related to the ongoing COVID-19 situation that may affect this process. Typically, once your visa is canceled, you must leave the country by the day of expiration. Additionally, extensions might be available under certain circumstances, though they can lead to a denial and require you to leave the country within a specified timeframe, depending on the immigration office's rules.

Ellie *******

As stated above, no one knows how it goes after Covid. But the rules have not been changed so far (some new rules or conditions were added regarding COVID-19 situation).

As a rule, you can apply for cancelation of your WP and extension based on employment in advance (how long depends on the immigration office you would use). The day of expiration is the day you need to leave.

Then you can apply for another extension for whatever reason with 1900thb fee even if you are not qualified for an extension. Then you will get denied and be stamped for up to (most likely) 7days to leave the country. How many days and when this to-leave-country-period starts also depend on the immigration office.

This is how it works or at least worked when you cancel your extension based on the employment of a non-BOI company.

4 years ago

Colin *********

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@Ellie ******

thank you for the advice!

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James ********

Get a letter from employer you have ended work on Xxx date

Go to Ministry Labor cancel work permit.

Go to Thai Immigration and apply for 60 days COVID extension. 1,900 Thai baht each person.

Last day that the COVID extension can be applied for is January 29, 2021.

Leave country during those 60 days.

4 years ago

Colin *********

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Ok! Thank you very much for the help!

4 years ago

James ********

@Colin ********

take care...

Happy and Safe New Year

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Colin *********

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Ok that makes sense. We are just worried that when we decide to leave they won't let us out unless her non b is canceled

4 years ago

James ********

@Colin ********

they will let you leave...but if you return and want a new NonB you may be denied it.

The Labor Ministry and Thai Immigration are two separate government entities.

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Colin *********

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@James *******

this is very helpful! As this post is a few months in advance, if covid extension is no longer available at that point, is there another extension available?

4 years ago

James ********

@Colin ********

not known at this time.

(Word is that one will have to present PROOF of their INABILITY to DEPART Thailand)

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