This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

What steps should I take to resolve my visa situation after my work permit was cancelled?

visa rules Thailand work permit expat advice immigration non-immigrant visa travel to Thailand re-entry permit

Feb 2, 2026

3 months ago

Christopher ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

So I have a weird situation with my old job. They were supposed to cancel my work permit/visa on January 31. So I went to Laos and back to get a tourist visa. When I got back home I noticed I only have a "non re" valid until August 16. So I'm guessing I have to cancel my visa and then leave the country again? What steps am I supposed to take? I used to have a re entry for 2025 I think but did not do that this time. The HR and visa agent is telling me to go to BOI cancel work permit and visa and then leave Thailand by February 8.

Thanks.

413

views

all likes

replies

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking guidance on their visa status in Thailand after their previous employer was supposed to cancel their work permit on January 31, but they returned with a 'non re' visa valid until August 16. They are uncertain about whether they need to cancel their visa and leave the country and what specific steps they should follow in this situation.

Pelle Eriksson★★★★★

Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...

recently on Facebook

Luca G.★★★★★

I used this agency for my DTV Visa...

recently on Google

Trusted Thai Visa Agent

OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED

#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND

Baz *********

I thought a re-entry permit (assuming multiple re-entry permit) was valid for the duration of the visa?

3 months ago

Vinson *******

I think that you said a mouthful when you said :” when I got home”

Are you really “home” here anymore?

Your visa was work visa , which , by definition is while you are employed with your sponsor employer

What visa do you qualify for now?

3 months ago

John **********

Non-Re indicates you were stamped in on a re-entry permit. Your work can't cancel your visa, it's in your passport which you travelled with. Get the document showing your work permit is cancelled, take it to immigration and cancel your extension of stay then leave the country (potentially the same day)

3 months ago

Reply to

John **********

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

... members · 60% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.

Join the Group

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

Do I need to cancel my Non-B visa at immigration before leaving Thailand?

15 comments