What steps do I need to take to change my visa extension from work to marriage in Thailand?

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Jan 27, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hello, I need a bit of help after my visit to immigration today. I met very unhelpful officers.

I went there to counter N (teacher) with documentation from my school saying I quit my job the 15th February.

Then, I went to counter L to change extension to an extension based on marriage (previously based on work).

They said that I need to give back my work permit first and come back later. 

So I have 3 questions :

- I have to go give my work permit (to ministry of labor I think) and then come back to apply at chaengwattana, that is all ?

- Do I have to apply for new extension the day I give back my work permit, or can I wait few days ?

- I believe you need a certain amount of days left to apply. Do I need to apply for the extension before a certain date (31/01/2022 ?)

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TLDR : Answer Summary

After quitting your teaching job, you need to return your work permit to the Ministry of Labor and provide documentation confirming your employment termination date (15th February) before applying for a marriage-based visa extension. You can choose to apply for the extension on the same day you return the work permit or wait a few days. It’s important to apply for the extension before the last valid date, which is suggested to be 15th February.

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Robert *******

No idea where the idea came from that the person needs a new passport, but as ll is clear for him, I close the comments. Feel free to contact the mods or admin if you have a valued contribution to this question.

3 years ago

Ellie *******

The last day you can apply for the next extension is 15 Feb.

The minimum remaining days requirement is for a new in-country visa, not for an extension.

3 years ago

Jean-baptiste *******

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@Ellie ******

thank you very much! I will do it few days before the 15th then, whenever I have time.

3 years ago

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Jean-baptiste *******

Robert *******

You go to the Ministry of Labor where you got the Wrk Permit, show them you stop working on 15th Feb and cancel the work permit on that date. Go back to Immigration with the letter from the Minsitry of Labor and all other documents to cancel your current Extension of Stay and apply directly for a new Extension of Stay.

3 years ago

Jean-baptiste *******

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@Robert ******

thanks Robert! Can I do that even if I have less than 15 days on my passport ?

I'm allowed to stay in Thailand until 15th february.

Can I cancel the 10th February, go to immigration and change the extension ?

Also, do I have to do it the same day?

3 years ago

Robert *******

@Jean-baptiste ******

You cancel the WP and your Extension of Stay using the last day of work as decided between you and your employer. You can do this in advance

3 years ago

John **********

@Jean-baptiste ******

you have less than 15 days on your passport. Is that correct?

3 years ago

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John **********

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