What steps should I take if my work permit expired while I'm on a Non-B visa in Thailand?

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Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some advice 🙏🏻
My work permit expired in March, and I didn’t realize it at the time. I’m still working with the same company, and my Non-B visa is valid until May.

Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Could you please advise me on the proper steps to resolve this issue and how I should proceed?

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user shared that their work permit expired in March while their Non-B visa is valid until May. They seek advice on how to resolve the issue. Community members provided insights, stating that if the user is on a Non-B visa (not an extension), their visa should not be affected. The primary recommendation is for the user to inform their HR about the expired work permit so a new one can be obtained quickly. However, they have also been warned about being on overstay since the work permit expiration and potential fines for not canceling the expired permit timely. Some suggested hiring an agent for assistance.

Bob ********** · Answer

It’s obvious it’s a new non-b which means you haven’t been working long under this visa did you ever have a WP ??

Vivek ******** · Answer

Did you pay your taxes during this duration if yes then apply now you should be able to get it

Por ************* · Answer

You are already on overstay visa since the day your work permit expired. The best and correct way is for you to leave the country and come back with a new Non-B visa, start every thing all over again. However, if you will apply a new work permit, the old one has to be cancelled with Department of Employment even though it was expired, but your old WP data is pending in the system. Your company, director and you will be fined for not cancling WP within 15 days after its expiration. I recommend you hire an agent to help on this.

Shayne ********** · Answer

Plan some travel.

Larry *************** · Answer

You shouldn't have to do anything if the company you work for consider you a valuable employee you go into the HR department and let them know. They should have known when your work permit expires should be in there files sounds to me a company with a little care for the employees

John ********** · Answer

First question is are you actually on a Non-B visa or an extension of stay based on working, check your passport. If you are on an extension of stay you are nominally on overstay since the moment your work permit expired and have been working illegally since. If you're on an actual visa ignore the overstay bit.

March is not that long ago though so I'd see if the company you work for can quickly get you a new work permit

March is not that long ago though so I'd see if the company you work for can quickly get you a new work permit

Graham ****** · Answer

Your visa would be ok but if it is an Extension you have been on overstay since your work permit finished

What steps should I take if my work permit expired while I'm on a Non-B visa in Thailand?

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