Will I be able to extend my Non-B visa while unemployed due to COVID-19?

Non-B Visa Visa Extension COVID-19 Impact

Apr 22, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi, i am currently on a first visa Non B stamped until 13 of May. However due to Covid19 i lost my job which will end on 30 April. Last time i asked until when my visa is valid i got answered until the stamped date. May i know how is it going to happen with this extension, am i extended and if so is it on a Non B even if i am jobless? Thanks for your kind support

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is inquiring about the possibilities of extending their Non-B visa, which is set to expire on May 13, while facing unemployment due to COVID-19. Comments suggest that under normal circumstances, the user would need to leave the country before the visa expiration. However, due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, there may be amnesty rules allowing them to stay longer. It's important to obtain a letter from the employer confirming the termination of employment and to consult immigration for specific guidance regarding the extension and any applicable amnesty considerations.

Robert *******

My visa end 13 may, well that is exactly the same as

My visa end 30 April, well that is exactly the same as

I do not have a visa, but I'm in the same boat,

row, row row the boat gently down the stream,

Nice but how do you guys think we have to answer this, if you think that all dates on a calendar are same same but different.

Your boats are not the same, they are different,.

5 years ago

Edmhar *********

Same situation here.. mine will be cancelled on 30 april. I have a new school but It still close so they can’t provide any documents for me.

5 years ago

Ellie *******

If you are on an extension of stay, not on the first 90days from visa entry, your situation is not same to OP.

5 years ago

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Ellie *******

Novita ********

Following, same situation cant go back home too is that mean im under amnesty rule

5 years ago

Ellie *******

@Novita *******

, are you are on an extension of stay or on the first 90days from visa entry? If you are on extension of stay, your situation is NOT same to OP's.

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

Exactly the same? If it isn't, I recommend making your own post.

5 years ago

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Benjamin ******

Jon ********

Your supposed to get a letter from your employer when you leave your company stating your last day and give it to immigration and notify the Dept of Labor as well. Then leave the country within 24 hours and either get new Visa if you wish to return or move on somewhere else outside of Thailand. If you can’t get back home to your country I would think you would be covered under the amnesty rule.

5 years ago

Ellie *******

@Jon *******

it’s for foreigners on extension. OP is on his first 90days, in normal circumstances he can stay until the date on his entry stamp even he cancels work permit (if he had)

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Amine **********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks Robert for the details

5 years ago

Robert *******

In the normal situation, you can stay until the Admitted until date stamped in the passport and then you must leave the country.

As leaving the country at the moment is not that easy you are allowed to stay and using this amnesty rule.

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Robert *******

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