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What is the best way to transition to a new work permit and visa without leaving Thailand due to an expired work permit?

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Oct 27, 2020

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Work permit expired in April 2020, visa non-immg will expire Nov 10, 2020.  Have now a new job..... what is the best way of a smooth transition without having to leave the country / quarantines etc for a new WP / Visa.  Does anyone out there facing this same situation ?

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The individual is seeking advice on how to transition to a new work permit and visa after their previous work permit expired in April 2020, and their Non-Immigrant visa is set to expire on November 10, 2020. They have found new employment and wish to avoid leaving Thailand or undergoing quarantine.

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Nueng ***********

If you are non B. It probably already expired because of work permit expired in last April. Thanks to COVID no penalty. But you have to cancel previous visa then Extension with letter from the embassy. Once you have work permit book go to change to proper Non b again.

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@Nueng **********

thank you looks like this is what’s gonna happen.

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Paul *******

What visa do you have now.. ? Im guessing that you already have a 'B' visa because you had a work permit. ( Although it could be an 'O' visa) . If you have a 'B' visa and the name of your employer is written on it, then it's non transferable. So you'll have to get a new 'B' visa outside the country. If you have an 'o' visa , then your new employer just needs to give you supporting documents to help you obtain your work permit.

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Nigel *********

What non imm visa do you have?

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Marlies *********

Ask Immigration - or Thai Embassy

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Andy **********

@Marlies ********

This has to be the most constructive post ever made.

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Marlies *********

@Andy *********

if you want to be on the safe side. In FB is a lot of guessing and false info - there are to many members who think they know everything........

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Joe ***********

@Marlies ********

Shut up

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