What should I do with my Non-B visa after my employment ends in Thailand?

Non-B Visa Visa Cancellation Work Permit Immigration Rules Tourist Visa COVID-19 Visa Extension

Nov 2, 2021

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi, I want to ask for suggestions. I am holding a Non-B. My contract with my current employer will end on December 31st but my visa is valid until January 31st. I don’t want to continue or sign new contract with my current employer. So, if I end my contract at the end of December, do I need to cancel my visa at the same time? Also, is there any visa I can apply for such as covid-19 visa extension or tourist visa after the end of my visa status in December? 

Thank you for your suggestions.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking guidance on their Non-B visa status after their employment contract ends on December 31st. They are unsure if they need to cancel their visa concurrently with their contract termination and if they can apply for other visa options like a COVID-19 extension or a tourist visa thereafter. Responses suggest that the user will need to cancel their work permit and potentially apply for a short-term exit stamp, as the current COVID-19 extension program may expire soon. It is noted that applying for a tourist visa from within Thailand is not possible.

Nigel *********

Are you on non b visa (90 day sticker) or extension of stay. If the former then you and your employer only need to deal with Labour Department and you can enjoy the rest of your non b visa and leave at the end of it.

3 years ago

Nigel *********

If the late then follow Tods advice

3 years ago

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Nigel *********

Tod *********

you cancel your work permit then take the termination paperwork from your company to the immigration ofice where you got your extension about a week before the termination date, cancel the extension and then you could apply for a 7 day 'get out of thailand' stamp but that's about it. You can't get a tourist visa inside the country and the current covid extension program runs out Nov 26th.

All you can do is watch the news, if they extend the covid program you could cancel your extension and apply for one of those.

3 years ago

Derzenden *****

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@Tod ********

many thanks for your reply. Will do that.

3 years ago

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Derzenden *****

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