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What should I do if my work permit is expiring and my company can't renew it?

May 13, 2025
2 days ago
Elena ***********
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Hi Everyone.

My WP is expiring within few days, but my annual extension of stay till mid July with multiple re-entry stamp. My company is not able to renew my WP. If I leave the country and come back will the visa be accepted still? What is the best and cheapest solution? Thank you ๐Ÿ™
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The individual is facing an expiration of their work permit (WP) while holding a valid extension of stay. They seek advice on whether leaving the country and re-entering will keep their visa valid, as their company cannot renew the WP. The comments suggest that the non-B visa becomes invalid without a WP, and recommend either canceling the current extension and applying for a new one based on eligibility (like retirement or marriage) or exiting the country and re-entering on a visa exempt basis, depending on citizenship.
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John **********
You need to cancel your extension of stay the day that you stop working as per the document you signed and then leave the country that day. You can cancel both your work permit and extension of stay in advance with a letter from your employer
Elena ***********
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@John *********
thank you
John **********
You will be considered as on overstay if you don't cancel the extension of stay.
Graham ******
You cancel your current extension then apply for a new extension that you meet the requirements for such as retirement or marriage or, failing that, you exit the country and either re-enter Visa Exempt or on Visa on Arrival (whichever one you qualify for) or apply for a Visa from outside of Thailand
Ho ******
Without wp your non B becomes invalid. You must leave and can return on visa exempt if your citizenship is applicable.
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