I am currently on an extension of stay (initially a non-B visa) based on my work permit (BOI). My job will end in late June, and my employer will cancel my work permit at that time. Then I change to a non-O retirement visa (CW, Bangkok).

I seems that some people managed to change their extension from work to retirement. So, I contacted immigration via email and received confirmation that this change is possible. They even sent me the application forms.

Knowing that time is critical once my work permit is canceled, I completed the forms and visited the immigration office today to ensure my documents were in order. However, the officer at the non-O retirement counter informed me that the extension cannot be converted. I have to leave the country, return as a tourist, and then apply for a new non-O retirement visa.

Well, that's not the news I was hoping for, but probably no choice. I wanted to check with the group: has anyone else experienced this? Did you have to leave the country, or were you able to convert a work extension to a retirement extension in the country?

Hi I would like to know, BOI WP holders can get certificate of residence from one stop or need to go to Division 1 at Chaeng Wattana. Also, could anyone share their experience, documents required and how long does it take to obtain?

Update:

Just got new work permit today but didn't get visa due to one missing document.

Current visa expires on 6th. The officer said I can still come back until Sept 26 without going out of the country.... Still feeling worried 😥

Has anyone successfully got it in a situation similar to this?

Original:

Hi all,

I need some help/advice with visa/work permit for job transfer.

My work permit is scheduled via BOI system to be cancelled on Monday (31st August 2020). They said I can stay only until 6th September 2020. On Monday, I'm going to cancel my current visa, get 7 days extension and apply new work permit. New company is not under BOI.

What happens if my work permit application doesn't get approved within 7 days of extension?

Do I still need to leave the country in order to re-apply work permit?

Or I can re-apply work permit while holding an automatic amnesty visa?

If you quit your job your work permit will be cancelled and also your visa attached to it. Before you could get 7 day extension and use this to leave the country and get tourist visa.

For the moment the BOI that will provide my next work permit/visa is delayed. Someone know what to do in the mean time for visa?

I have a Boi work permit and today when come back from outside, I ve got this stamp, somebody can explain me, what the Non RE mean and if I have to do something special?

Tha ks a lot in advance