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What should I consider before leaving Thailand after my teaching job ends, and how should I handle my visa and work permit cancellations?

Mar 19, 2022
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Richard *******
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Hi, quick piece of advice please. My teaching job ends on 6 April, My plan is to leave Thailand on 6th once work permit has been cancelled. Leave via Suvarnabhumi Airport, so my non-b can be stamped properly. Spend 10 days in Cambodia, apply for a Tourist visa from Thai embassy in Cambodia, and return (fly) to Thailand to spend time with my girlfriend.

Can anyone see problems here.

Any useful tips?

Thank you.
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The user is planning to leave Thailand after their teaching job ends and is seeking advice on the process of cancelling their work permit and managing their non-B visa before departing to Cambodia. Commenters provide insights into the necessity of cancelling the visa and work permit with the relevant authorities in Thailand, discuss the possibility of extending their stay under COVID regulations, and clarify documentation requirements for both the cancellation and potential visa applications. Suggestions include verifying specific details regarding the cancellation process and confirming eligibility for any extensions.
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Richard *******
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Box 1 and 2 are also true.
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Richard *******
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Richard *******
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So, little bit more advice please. The COVID extension form below asks why am I unable to depart The Kingdom. My honest answer is I have a new Job starting 1st May and I would like spend a couple of weeks with my Thai girlfriend before my new Job starts. Does this fall under the category โ€œOthersโ€ and in your opinion is this acceptable. Thanks.
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Richard *******
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So I now understand what documents I need

Passport

-Copies of all relevant pages in passport

(data page, entry stamp, extension stamps)

-Letter from my embassy stating they no longer give extension requests.

-The usual bunch of forms they provide you outside the office for covid-extension.
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Richard *******
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Richard *******
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found the answer
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Richard *******
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I'm from UK, do you know if they issue letters. Thanks. I will report back on Monday. (4th April)
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Tod *********
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if your embassy doesn't issue the letter you probably don't need the email from them saying they don't do it, (immgirations knows who does and doesn't issue it) ๐Ÿ™‚

Good luck with it, report back and let us know how it goes
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Richard *******
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I know this has been answered before, but wasn't paying attention because I thought the COVID extension was unattainable. Can someone post a list of requirements for the COVID extension. Thanks
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Richard *******
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I understand, NP
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Tod *********
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it's on the group many hundreds of times sorry, that one you're gonna hafta use the search function for ๐Ÿ˜•
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Richard *******
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I am going to immigration (ChangW) on Monday 4th April, to have my VISA date changed from 22nd June to 8th April. Would this be the time to ask about covid extension now?
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that's when you wanna do it
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Richard *******
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Richard *******
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So perhaps there is another plan now that Non-B visa's can get a COVID extension
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Richard *******
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Interesting discussion. So to clarify,

Cancel WP with existing employee, in my case my school has to get a letter from Ministry of education stating my end date. Visit labor office where WP was issued, and get WP cancelled. Visit immigration where I got Non -B, same day as my WP is cancelled. Immigration will cancel/change (please verify) my non b to show my final date of employment (8th April, not 22nd June as is currently). Question: This process can happen before the 8th April? Leave Thailand on 8th April. If I want to return to Thailand make sure I have the correct visa to come back, eg 60 day tourist visa. Thanks for your help.
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Toby ******
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you may find that your visa is still valid after WP is cancelled and you can stay the duration of the visa, but no longer entitled to work.
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Toby ******
And then also get Covid extension. Thatโ€™d give you an extra 4 months, approximately, than your current plan
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Robert *******
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Sounds like a good plan.
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Richard *******
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@Robert ******
Thank you very much for your help.
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Robert *******
I guess you do not have a visa, but a big stamp with the text Extension of Stay permitted up to 06 Apr 2022.

This stamp has to be cancelled at the same Immigration Office where you got it before you leave the country.

It can not be done on Suvanabhumi airport.
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Richard *******
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Thank you.
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