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Why should I extend my visa on arrival now, even though it’s valid until March 6th?

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Feb 17, 2025

a year ago

Antonia ***************************

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Hi,

I’m getting my work permit again HR told me to extend my visa on arrival this week even though it was stamped until March 6th, does anyone know what the reason might be for making it before it runs out? I officially start my new job March 1st.

I also went to Imm Building B for my last extension, but they sent me to the IT Square building instead, is that the norm now?

Thank you so much

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is advised that extending their visa on arrival before it expires is a common procedure in Thailand, especially for those starting a new job. It's important to have the correct visa type, specifically a Non Immigrant B visa, before obtaining a work permit. The comments clarify that it's normal to apply for an extension at IT Square instead of Imm Building B and that you can extend your visa when you have 45 days or less remaining on your stamp without losing time.

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Robert *******

You will NOT get a work permit as a tourist on a free entry stamp.

Talk to HR as you have to apply for the Non Immigrant B visa before you can get the work permit.

Just for information, your are NOT allowed to work without both documents, visa and work permit. even when your employer tells you no problem we know a police officer in case you get arrested.

a year ago

Antonia ***************************

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@Robert ******

this is my third work permit and I didn’t ask anything about that 👍🏼

a year ago

Antonia ***************************

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Not all. That’s why I came here. Thank you! ☺️

a year ago

Robert *******

@Antonia **************************

Okay, good luck with your visa on arrival and the application for the work permit.

Seems that my explanation was not needed as you know all

a year ago

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Robert *******

Tod *********

@Robert ******

I think they need more time on their current stamp to get the whole process done and that's why the HR said to get the 30 day extension taking them to beginning of april

a year ago

Robert *******

@Tod ********

Okay, than my comment was just for information for those who think they can get a work permit based on a visa which you not have

a year ago

Tod *********

@Robert ******

(y) which was a good solid bit of advice 🙂

a year ago

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Tod *********

I would wager you just showed up here and got stamped in FREE for 60 days which is not a visa on arrival, just a free stamp (visa exempt) entry.

Yes all people on free stamp visa exempt/visa waiver entries GO to IT Square Laksi Plaza to get their 30 day extension.

There is no reason to wait until it runs out, in Bangkok you can apply for an extension on a free entry stamp when you have 45 days or less left on your current stamp AND you don't lose any time applying early as the extension is added to your current expiration date

If your HR said go extend it, I'd do what they say 🙂

a year ago

Antonia ***************************

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@Tod ********

*pennydrop

a year ago

Antonia ***************************

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@Tod ********

yes I will thank you! I typed exempt then changed it to arrival. I’m not hugely confident on it all. Thanks again Tod ☺️

a year ago

Antonia ***************************