I'm a 53 y/o American, hold a Non B and work permit that expire in January 2021 but will officially be furloughed on 25 April.  I understand that on 25/4 I will have 24 hours to leave the country or pay 1,900 for a 7-day extension.  I have since found work as a teacher for the new school year beginning in May and my school has begun getting me sorted for a new visa and work permit though I know there's a minefield ahead:

 

• I can't "quit" my current job before 25/4 or I will lose my severance pay, etc.  
• I understand the US Embassy can only provide letters for extensions for tourist visas.  
• I could fly back to the States for a new visa but wouldn't be able to return without major delays (14 day quarantines in both countries + visa processing etc) that will imperil my new teaching job.  And let's face it, nothing will be back to normal on 1 May.

 

Understanding that I can't do anything until 25 April, is there any advice you can give that will allow me to stay legally while the crisis runs its course?  I'm thinking that a retirement visa is an option but unsure if I can meet the financial requirement since my savings and retirement funds have taken a nosedive.  

 

Sorry if this has a been addressed elsewhere -- the forums are currently a bit overwhelming.

 

Any help is appreciated.    Thank you.

If your new school could get the paperwork together by the Saturday the 25th so you could apply for a new extension on Monday the 27th with a termination letter from your current school to cancel your current one.. You would need a work permit application approval letter on that day and then it will issued after your current one is canceled.

It may even be possible to apply for a special 30 day extension to give you more time. You will need to letter from your embassy to apply for it.

Ubonjoe, respect to you for always helping and having the right answers to make people less stressfull and being very helpfull . ????

Much better then a lot of allknowingly trying to be smartasses and making people feel stresstout by their comments . Specially in these times . Really respect to you stay save and healthy ????????????

Edited April 3, 20206 yr by Nanaplaza666
Wasnt done yet

11 minutes ago, Nanaplaza666 said:

Ubonjoe, respect to you for always helping and having the right answers to make people less stressfull and being very helpfull . ????

Much better then a lot of allknowingly trying to be smartasses and making people feel stresstout by their comments . Specially in these times . Really respect to you stay save and healthy ????????????

I'm also one of those praying for Joe's good health and longevity...

To add to that, the US Embassy gave me a letter last week hassle free and they didn't ask me what type of visa I had (non b) and as far as I know they are still giving for all in need regardless of visa type. 

The US Embassy also provided me with a letter - in less than 24 hours; all by email.  Now if I could just get Thai Immigration to be so obliging.