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What options do I have to stay in Thailand after my Non-B visa expires due to job loss?
Non-B visawork permitvisa extensiontourist visacovid extensionjob search in Thailandimmigration advice
Feb 9, 2021
5 years ago
Steen ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERHey all, hope there is on here there can help me find a answer to what to do.
I'm in that situation that I was on a non b visa with work permit, the place I worked closed down, don't have the work permit anymore, but have been staying here on my Non B visa, but it will expire here in the ending of march, I really want to stay here now I found an amazing girlfriend, but how can I make that possible?
Can I extend my stay with a turist visa and hope I can find a job in that period, ore are there other things I can do, hope there is someone there can help me find a answer.
Thank you so much in advance!
I'm in that situation that I was on a non b visa with work permit, the place I worked closed down, don't have the work permit anymore, but have been staying here on my Non B visa, but it will expire here in the ending of march, I really want to stay here now I found an amazing girlfriend, but how can I make that possible?
Can I extend my stay with a turist visa and hope I can find a job in that period, ore are there other things I can do, hope there is someone there can help me find a answer.
Thank you so much in advance!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on how to stay in Thailand after losing their job and work permit while on a Non-B visa, which is set to expire soon. The community suggests looking into a 60-day COVID extension and offers alternative visas, such as a volunteer visa and retirement options if eligible. It’s noted that the Non-B visa is linked to employment, and guidance is provided on required actions regarding the termination paperwork and visa status. Users encourage the person to find a new job promptly before the visa expires.
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Chulala **********
You can extend covid visa 60 days and then find new job
Steen ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERthank you so much!
Steen ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERThats also my plan, thanks for the reply
Chulala **********
@Steen ***************
extend visa can have until government said will not except after that you will get work visa if new company will do it for you you havs many ways to stay with your amazing gf good luck!Reply to
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Steen ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERHave been trying that for a while, not many who need experience chef.
Emily *******
Try your best to find a job before your current visa expires. In-country visa conversions might be tricky.
Steen ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERThank you for all the help and advices I really appreciate it that you gave your time to help!!🙏
Tod *********
Just so you're completely clear
To apply for a covid extension you need to talk termination paperwork from your employer to the immigration office where you got the extension, cancel it, THEN apply for the 60 day covid extension.
The reason I mention this IS; if you're on an extension and your work permit was cancelled months ago you're on overstay from that date. I would suggest you go to the immigration ofice with your termination paperwork and sort this out sooner rather than later :)
@St***
, IF you have an "extension of stay" based on employment in your passport (which is NOT a visa) it stopped the day they cancelled your work permit. To apply for a covid extension you need to talk termination paperwork from your employer to the immigration office where you got the extension, cancel it, THEN apply for the 60 day covid extension.
The reason I mention this IS; if you're on an extension and your work permit was cancelled months ago you're on overstay from that date. I would suggest you go to the immigration ofice with your termination paperwork and sort this out sooner rather than later :)
Zabel ******************
The only reason you could still be staying on your non b visa was if it was made outside Thailand as and extension it is attached to the work purely.
So that dosent sound you have been here legit even you might have thought so
So that dosent sound you have been here legit even you might have thought so
Adrian *****************
Volunteer visa is easy and popular now enquire about that can stay long time easy
Steen ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERThats nice to hear and know, and thats sound good, i will read a bit about it thank you again, this is a big help!
Steen ****************
ORIGINAL POSTEROkay i will take a look on that, thank you so much for yours answer and help
Adrian *****************
@Steen ***************
no need money in bank or too much paper work I think I was quoted 25k for 1 year or up to 18 months with an agent Reply to
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Julian ********
How could you keep the Business Visa without the WP anyway? Aren't they connected?
Steen ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERGot told from my job, that even the work permit got cancelled i could stay here so long untill my visa expired. was what theres agent told them should be a new rule i think
Benjamin ******
@Steen ***************
NO! Chances are excellent that your extension of stay based on employment was canceled on the same day as your work permit was canceled and you’re on overstay. The overstay fine is 500THB a day, a maximum of 20K THB. If you overstay for more then 90 days, and you turn yourself in, it’s a one year blacklist. Steen ****************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Benjamin *****
are you sure about that, then I really don't get that they told me I could stay here.I will try to read abit more, but thank you for your answer!
Stuart *********
@Steen ***************
do you have a visa as in a sticker in your passport or are you on an extension of stay due to working ? When did you enter Thailand and start working. Makes a huge difference.Steen ****************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
I got my non b visa and work permit last year in march.And it is a stamp in my passport!
Stuart *********
@Steen ***************
then that’s an extension of stay. The reason you got the extension finished the day you stopped working (work permit cancelled). You needed to have left Thailand or switched to another reason to stay the SAME day. Regardless of what the stamp in your passport says you’re allowed to stay until. You are on overstay. Go tomorrow to immigration and apply for a Covid extension. You’ll need to pay 500 baht per day overstay fine plus the 1900 baht for the extension.Reply to
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Julian ********
@Steen ***************
that's cool. 👍🏻Reply to
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Phill ******
if your over 50 you can extend for one year based on retirment .
Steen ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERim only 36 so got a few years until i can do that, but thank you for yours answer
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Bobby ********
Can't get a tourist visa inside the country. Get a 60-day covid extension whilst you look for another job. Read "Private Dancer" by Stephen Leather
Steen ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERHha okay then i dont read it if it is badly written
Steen ****************
ORIGINAL POSTERI will thank you so much for you answer
Steve *******
@Steen ***************
Dont bother reading it, it's a poorly written pile of crap.Henry *********
@Steve ******
Not to mention, clichéd nonsense!Reply to
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