Advice that I should have done a border run in March is not helpful. Additionally what’s the basis of the statement that I’m not on a valid stay in July when all of the information provided by the government was that all visa types were extended. The work permit cannot be renewed more than 30 days before its expiration. For those in a similar situation note that you need to try to get an extension of stay first as DOL does not view the “amnesty” as an extension of your last entry. If you do not qualify for an extension of stay there is nothing that can be done.

@Benjamin *****

yes I can only help someone else at this point!

@Benjamin *****

yes that’s the point exactly. As I understand it, the labor department will not issue a new work permit for a non-b 90 entry after the 90 days. I am interested to know if there’s any counter example. Or if there’s any guidance. My problem was that we tried WP first (can only apply within 30 days). The stay extension requires several tax original tax documents from the government which can take several weeks. It’s very easy for time to run out. There is no advice out there (my accountant and lawyer were handling).

@Robert ******

. My question is more focused on the work permit issue. If your stay before Covid was not concomitant with the work permit, is there a viable path to renew the work permit?

@Benjamin *****

yes I know. Because I have others in similar situation. If I understand the process, it would be to 1. Extend stay before WP expire (if possible), 2. Renew WP, 3. Extend stay again with renewed WP

Any suggestion on those with WPs who relied on 90 day stays with a multi-entry non B visa from Thai embassy? Let’s say my WP would expire Aug 10. From my understanding the stay extension would only last to the WP expiration (Aug 10) and then I would get the WP and then another extension with the renewed WP.

Thanks much.

Thank you. So my stay expired 90 days from my entry in February. For the Non-B multiple-entry visa from Penang, is the visa still valid (expires October 2020)? If it is all I need is a border run to have a new 90 day stay and apply WP while on a valid 90 day non-b stay?

Third time was most recent. First time they asked for company's FDA licenses (we're an importer) and second they asked rental agreement. Third was most recent have provided all documents but the WP expired in interim