What should I do if I am living on amnesty in Thailand and unable to leave due to closed borders?

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Aug 24, 2020

4 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Sorry @[Tom Wanzer]([members only]) seeing as your post had zero to do with the thread you high-jacked I'll move it here 

So  I'm confused.  If you've been living on amnesty, there is no way to get  a new visa without leaving the country.  But the borders are closed, so  how does this work?

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The conversation discusses the limitations faced by expats in Thailand who are currently living under visa amnesty and are unable to leave the country due to closed borders. It emphasizes that those unable to secure a long-term visa or extension before the amnesty expires on September 26 should prepare to depart. Additionally, transitioning from amnesty to a Non-B visa while remaining in Thailand is stated to be highly unlikely, and expats are advised to discuss their situation with potential employers if they secure employment.

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you also asked what if you found employment before the amnesty ended and would you be able to go from amnesty to a Non-B in country.

Sadly the answer is; at this time it's highly unlikely that would happen and there are few if any verifiable cases of people going from amnesty to a Non-B visa in country.

As Benjamin, said you need to talk to your employer about that.

4 years ago

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If you can't secure a long term visa/extension BEFORE this current amnesty runs out on Sept 26th you need to as immigration said in the amnesty decree "prepare to depart"

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