What Should I Do to Change Schools on My Non-B Visa in Thailand?

Mar 18, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello

I need some advice please about getting a new non B visa if you change schools/place of employment.

I currently have a non b visa. If I go to  work at a different school would I need to exit the country and return to Thailand on a tourist visa to begin the process? 

With the corona issue I want to avoid leaving the country and wondered if my non b visa can be transferred while I stay in Thailand .

I keep getting given different information.

I hope this makes sense

Thankyou

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The user is seeking advice on transferring their Non-B visa while changing schools in Thailand. They are concerned about the possibility of needing to leave the country and re-enter on a tourist visa versus being able to complete the transfer while remaining in Thailand.

Sarah **********

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Hi again.

Can I exit and come back on a tourist visa or do I need to prepare and come back in with a non b visa?

5 years ago

Sarah **********

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With borders now closed, would the best advice be for me to obtain paperwork from old employer and hope this can be processed at immigration without leaving the country.

Would I have to start be non b application from the very beginning?

A simple transfer would be so much easier :(

5 years ago

Sarah **********

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@Tod ********

I'm currently working here in BKK with an extention of stay.

Because there is a month gap between my old and new employer I've been advised I need to exit the country and come back as I can't do a transfer.

I'm not sure what border or anything yet.

I just needed to know if I can leave and come back on a tourist visa (and my new employer will change it to a non b)

5 years ago

Tod *********

and what thai consulate were you going to BUY this tourist visa at?

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Tod *********

Sarah **********

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I believe it is a one year extension of stay.

I'm British and have been in Thailand for a year, so my visa is due to expire end of April.

5 years ago

Sarah **********

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My old Contract ends 31 March, my new one starts 3 May. One month gap. I've been told you can't transfer if this is the case?

5 years ago

Nai ****

Agree with Benjamin, that's how it used to work at least some time ago... If both employers a willing to coordinate the transfer, you don't need to go out

5 years ago

Pontius ************

I'm in exactly the same situation. I'm going to talk to my current employer and hope they can coordinate with my new one. There is a month between end and start dates. If this isn't possible, what are the alternatives please good sir? Is it even possible without a visa run?

5 years ago

Sarah **********

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5 years ago

Gilles *********

@Sarah *********

i got the same extension of stay.

5 years ago

Sarah **********

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