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What should my friend do about his non-B visa after his work permit cancellation in Thailand?

Jun 13, 2025
a day ago
Hi folks,

Any fellow expats experienced with the WP & non-B visa cancellation process, please? My buddy's employer cancelled his WP today and got confused about whether he should cancel his non-B Visa on the same day or if the visa can be cancelled later day once he is ready to leave TH.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
When a work permit (WP) is cancelled in Thailand, the associated non-B visa must also be cancelled on the same day if the individual is on an extension of stay. If he is simply on a non-B visa, he can remain in Thailand until the visa expires. It is important for the individual to check if he is on an extension (which would require immediate cancellation at the immigration office) or if he is on a standard visa that allows him to stay until the expiry date.
Brandon ************
Is he on a non-B visa? or is he on a work extension? That makes all the difference on what he needs to do. If he's on a visa, then he doesn't need to do anything and can stay until the end of his existing stamp. If he's on an extension (the stamp in his passport says "extension of stay") then he must go to the immigration office that issued the extension with documentation that his work ended and cancel his extension. If he goes past the date on the documentation, he will pay 500 baht per day fine for failing to cancel on time.
John **********
If the work permit is cancelled then the extension of stay must be cancelled the same day. On the slim chance they are on an actual visa rather than an extension of stay (look in passport) they can stay until the visa expires
Greg ********
When the WP is cancelled the B need to be too. Employer cancels WP then employee must go to Immigration and cancel B. The B is tied to the WP and is invalid when WP cancelled. Normally have 7 days to leave Thailand ie can do visa run. He can go to Immigration Monday.