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What should I do if my tourist visa in Thailand is expiring while I'm still job hunting?

Nov 18, 2024
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Hafmin ******
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"Hello everyone!

I'm reaching out for advice. I entered Thailand on a tourist visa, intending to find employment. However, my visa is expiring soon, and I'm still job-hunting.

Can anyone offer guidance on the best course of action to avoid overstaying?
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A user is seeking advice on what to do as their tourist visa in Thailand is about to expire while they are still searching for a job. Commenters provided insights suggesting applying for a 30-day extension at a local immigration office, performing a border run for re-entry if necessary, and noted the challenges of finding employment, especially without fluency in Thai.
Steven *******
Leave before your visa expires.
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Paul *******
It's not easy here.

What kind of work are you looking for?

Are you fluent in Thai?
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Us *****
What kind of jobs are you after? You'll have to do the normal extension and border bounce dance until you land something.
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Brandon ************
Apply for the 30 day extension at your local immigration office.

Once that runs out, you'll need to leave Thailand and re-enter. If your country isn't eligible for Visa exempt then you'll need to get another visa.
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@Brandon ***********
thank you . That has helped me too !
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