What options do I have for extending my visa during the gap between employment contracts in Thailand?

Mar 30, 2022
3 years ago
Paul *********
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Hi everyone. My current employment visa expires on 20 April. I am a teacher but will be changing schools for the next semester. The new school will commence my work permit and contract from 1 May.

What can I do for missing 10 days? Do I have to leave the country and come back in?

I’m also married to a Thai wife with a 10 year old child, but hอve not pursued the marriage visa because of the financial requirements - Leaving 400k in a Thai bank account is not appealing to me.

Can anyone assist me?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on how to manage a 10-day gap between employment visas due to a change in schools in Thailand. They are currently on an employment visa that expires on April 20 and their new contract begins on May 1. Comments suggest several options: obtaining a COVID extension after canceling the current visa, applying for a marriage extension without the financial requirement through an agent, or requesting a 60-day extension based on 'visiting family.' The discussion emphasizes the importance of transitioning to a marriage extension for long-term stability.
Tod *********
@Paul ********
the best answer offered out was by
@Matt ******
suggesting that if you never got the 60 day "visit thai family" extension you take that to bridge the gap.

That solves your problem,

BUT

you need to think about getting on the marriage extension because THEN if you lose your job or change jobs you don't lose your extension because it's not issued based on employment, but marriage 😉 That takes all this "what do I do between jobs" out of the picture :)
Paul *********
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@Tod ********
yes..thanks. I think that’s the best advice
David *******
you can do it based on monthly income, no need to leave 400k in bank
Matt *******
If you've not already had one within your current entry, you could also apply for a 60 day extension based on "visiting family". Depending on your immigration office you'll need documents "similar" to a year long extension based on marriage minus the financials. If I'm not mistaken you are only entitled to one such extension per entry.
Maxim ***********
You can get marriage extension (for 1 year) without the 400k with the help of an agent. It cost 35-40k baht.
Maxim ***********
You are confusing me with someone else. I've always been pro agent, lol! Also, this group has always allowed discussion about alternative solutions (agents, etc), so there is no hypocrisy in Garrett's decision.
Tod *********
@Maxim **********
wow now that Garrett sold his group to Thai Visa Centre you're pro agent?

WTF why did you rip my head off when a group I didn't even own got purchased?
Maxim ***********
It depend on the agent, but prices have been going up since Covid.
Kay ***********
You can get a covid extension first after cancel your Non-B.

The new covid extension policy allows Non Immigrate visa to extend .
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